Conservative columnist Bob Parks announces bid for Massachusetts GOP Chair
By Press Release: New Mass GOP (11/10/06)
After the decisive victory of Democrats nationwide as well as here in Massachusetts, conservative columnist Bob Parks will hold a press conference, announcing his candidacy for Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party Wednesday, November 15 at 1pm, in front of the state party headquarters, 85 Merrimac Street in Boston.
“To say it's time for change is an understatement. Our state party needs to show leadership and help all candidates, not just the one running for the corner office.”
Mr. Parks, a native Bostonian, is a well-read columnist whose writings can be found on his website, Black & Right. In addition to writing his own radio commentary; Mr. Parks produces his own television program that airs in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and California. He has appeared as a guest on talk radio programs nationwide, as well as on CNN and C-SPAN. Mr. Parks was also campaign manager for Steve Adam (Congress, MA District 1), as well as a state representative candidate himself. (2nd Franklin District).
Bob studied journalism at Suffolk University, graphic design at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. He worked in the Boston Symphony Orchestra press office, and after leaving the Navy, worked for the Fox Broadcasting Company in Hollywood as a graphic artist. Bob became a columnist in 2002 writing for Men's News Daily, and his columns were quickly picked up by American Daily, Chronwatch.com, The New Media Journal, Accuracy In Media, Republican Voices, along with a number of other Websites.
While serving onboard the carrier USS Midway, Mr. Parks was awarded two Navy-wide Chief of Information awards, and his television program “Black & Right” was awarded two Northeast regional cable access awards.
In a recent interview, Mr. Parks was asked about former Massachusetts Republican Governor William Weld’s statement “I think that our party, in political terms, is largely irrelevant.” Bob's responded, “It was good enough to get him elected! Without a relevant Massachusetts Republican Party, there would be no Governor William Weld.”
While the Party is still relevant, Bob Parks is in the process of amassing a motivated, seasoned staff here in Massachusetts, as well as some of the top minds in Washington, D.C. All of which will help ensure that the Massachusetts Republican Party and its candidates become more competitive in the future.
For additional information, please contact the New Mass GOP: editor@newmassgop.com
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