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Dan Phelps Calls Out the Cox Crowd

12 Responses to “Dan Phelps Calls Out the Cox Crowd”

1. The Prince of Darkness Says:
   July 12th, 2007 at 9:46 pm

   I’m no fan of Nangle either, but lets look back to the Nangle vs Martin race. This is where all this “pettiness” has its roots. Bill Martin had the endorsement of the retiring Ed Lelacheur. Nangle had a godfather. Martin was on many committees at Sacred Heart Parish, very active. Nangle went to bingo there. Bill Martin was an educated (Holy Cross, I believe) attorney, had much legislative experience working in the State House. Nangle was a meter reader. You don’t think the voters weren’t born yesterday? So in a sense, Nangle has himself to blame for the demise of John Cox. If Nangle hadn’t won that election, he’d be still jumping over doggy-doo,reading meters and State Rep Martin would have never had the opportunity to oust John Cox.

2. Lynne Says:
   July 12th, 2007 at 10:07 pm

   LMAO, interesting rundown. Also, nice refutation of my poor, dashed hope. Thanks a lot.

   I keep hearing phrases like “Nangle’s still in Lowell? Where?” and “He’s never around, ever.” Seems like he really honestly should consider resigning. And perhaps moving out of Lowell to wherever he goes (NH?). I wonder if he could possible be able of letting go of the title of state rep. I think he believes it’s molded into his identity or something.

3. The Prince of Darkness Says:
   July 12th, 2007 at 10:17 pm

   Well, when his peels his cellphone off his cheek, he can be seen jogging around parts of South Lowell, sometimes in the vicinity of Coggins and Broderick’s breakfast meetings. And while we’re at it, has anyone asked him how he got his ex in-laws a permit to build on an undersized lot in the neighborhood? Maybe we’ll find out when he “endorses” a K-andidate in this election.

4. Mimi Says:
   July 12th, 2007 at 10:30 pm

   Hey, POD next time you see my state rep jogging around So. Lowell, would you kindly ask him to answer my e-mail. Thanks.

5. Fran McDougall Says:
   July 13th, 2007 at 12:35 am

   Over the years, Dan Phelps and I have disagreed on many an issue. He often likes to put down his next door suburban neighbors. This time in today’s column, however, he said exactly what most of us have wanted to say about the little boy behavior in the pro Cox little league gang. Nangle supposedly represents part of my town, East Chelmsford. I’ve never seen him at events in town. He seems to be the “ghost” rep. I recently dealt with him concerning the gay marriage vote. What a hypocrite extolling the sanctity of heterosexual marriage. Bernie will not lower himself to be a part of this political lowlife activity. He will continue to do his job in a professional manner. You probably will disagree with him at times, all of us have, but you’ll know that his decisions are made for the betterment of the City and not to placate any political factions. Way to go Dan Phelps.

6. moonlight Says:
   July 13th, 2007 at 9:41 am

   is it true ?? that danny phelps column is

   pasted to the front door of the sac club, also, i hope they sell

   the lowell son in seabrook, n.h so dave nangle will be able to read it

7. Turtledove Says:
   July 13th, 2007 at 11:20 am

   Fran,
   Keep an eye on the news…you may find out soon that Mr. Lynch is much more politically influenced than anyone thought.

8. jack Says:
   July 13th, 2007 at 11:27 am

   Right on DAN.. It is about time the Sun go tback to it s roots of real journalism and calling out the behaviour of our elected Officials. The Sun has a duty and obligation to let the public know what the story behind the story is.

   I hope there is more to come, or was this just “allowed” to be printed because Cox’s “right guard” Campanini was on vacation?

   This may resotr my faith that the Sun will be watching the council election, and remind the voters of challenger’s MacMahon and Kaz real motives for running.

9. The Prince of Darkness Says:
   July 13th, 2007 at 2:14 pm

   Nothing gets accidentally printed down there. It got printed for a reason. The Phelps’ and the Martins’ are old Sacred Heart families. Watch this weekend’s papers and see if maybe something else pops up, cryptically of course. And Mimi, if I see him jogging again, I’ll drive off the road. You really have to see it for yourself.

10. lowellite Says:
    July 13th, 2007 at 6:16 pm

    Quote from Phelps column, ” Lynch retains T.J. McCarthy, Cox’s assistant city manager, knowing it’s the politically expedient thing to do (in addition to the fact that McCarthy is a tireless worker), despite the fact that any new administrator coming in anywhere in the world will want his own team in place — something Cox did when he took over, by the way. ”

    Hey Dan, does the name Matt Coggins ring any bells? Coggins is serving as Assistant City Manager under his THIRD city manager, or is it the fact that he’s Kendall’s fair haired boy cause you to forget.

    And as far as Nangle’s party is concerned I think he could invite anyone he wanted or not. If there’s a backlash he will have to deal with it.

11. The Prince of Darkness Says:
    July 13th, 2007 at 6:34 pm

    This legislative delegation “circles the wagons” to protect one of their own. They’re all going to deal with backlash. If you slight one, you’ve slighted them all. They’re thick as thieves. As far as Coggins is concerned, he will be anointed when Wallace is ready to retire. It’s called “let’s pick a manager who’ll be easy to get rid of.” When the time is right, we’ll all know.

12. wil Says:
    July 15th, 2007 at 1:22 am

    Dear God, these three cc are a nightmare. We need to ensure that we get some good cc in there to move this city forward..Fight the fight boys and girls, they need to go bye bye.

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