Notes From D.R. | Random Thoughts on the Passing Scene

Isn’t it interesting that Rep. Stephen Lynch can find the time to express his approval of the possible sale of the Boston Globe to local owners, but he can’t seem to find the time to attend to the critical needs of his district?

It’s amazing that Lynch seems more interested in the economic improvement of the Globe than he is in the economic improvement of the Ninth District. It’s as if he can’t be bothered focusing on the big picture, so he turns his attention to minutiae.

Why is Lynch concerned about the Globe’s fate? Despite their tepid endorsement of him, he’s hardly one of their favorites. Lynch’s political ideology is at cross purposes with that of the Globe’s editorial page. While the newspaper is obviously reluctant to endorse a Republican, it seems obvious that the Globe’s "positive" assessment of Lynch notwithstanding, the Ninth District desperately needs new, independent-minded leadership.

Jack Robinson will provide such leadership. He’ll be an active, engaged Congressman, not an empty vessel like the inscrutable incumbent. Let’s face it–Stephen Lynch is yesterday’s news, and on November 7, Jack Robinson will be the breaking story.