Statement from State Senator Dianne Wilkerson

Really! Really? Really!

Hey Diane. As my father was fond of saying, "Go jump in a lake."

you've got to be kidding...this woman has been a criminal for years-she was in a 1/2 way house for 30 days as a criminal... she lies and is incredibly arrogant. hopefully the voters will agree and the us attorney will throw her in jail

Diane,
You have got to be kidding.... Your power went to your head. You thought you were above the law and paying taxes did not apply to you, along with your many other issues. Have you not tarnished "our" community enough? I have no faith in you.

the sad thing is, people will actually vote for her.

OMFG.

What color is the sky on her planet?

Now that's some arrogance.

well, I guess you could never question if this lady has balls or not....

JAIL! See you in jail you liar.... the pictures have been released for a reason... they tell the truth. Now you are a victim because you were tricked into taking bribe money? You have let your community down, you had so much promise.

You lost the re-election already. Your campaign is over.

Wow! I guess those terrible FBI Agents with their cameras and recorders and cash must have nothing better to do than try to coerce and otherwise upstanding member of the Massachusetts Senate. Or maybe, just maybe, they caught her red handed AGAIN! Dianne, do your friends, family and everyone else a favor and just go away.

This woman has no shame! She is either delusional, arrogant, or both, but it is time for Dianne Wilkerson to finally accept responsibility for her own actions, step aside, and think about the people of her District first. For once and for all, Dianne, go away!

She is either stupid, arrogant or both. Then again, the people who keep sending her back to Beacon Hill are the stupid ones. As a Red Sox fan, I say three strikes you're out!!!

Dianne, you do not have our support.

Go away.

Predictable. How can so many politicians still remain "neutral" in the 2nd Suffolk Senate race now?!?

What happened to "innocent until proven guilty"? Wilkerson has been an excellent Senator for her district. If I lived in the district, I would vote for her unless she is proven to be guilty. She is certainly entitled to her day in court.

It won't be long before we hear that the good senator was just gathering evidence and had planned to bring the case to the FBI

She's not even on the ballot - the people of the 2nd Suffolk made their voices clear when they chose Chang-Diaz as the Democratic nominee for the seat rather than the Incumbent Senator Wilkerson! In this case, timing is not everything - supporters will continue to support the Senator as her opponents will continue to oppose - the only difference is the opposition now has one more reason to vote for another candidate.

Diane,
As a proud Democrat, I am offended by your arrogance and complete disregard for honest public service. You are a disgrace to our party and the seat in which you are trying so desperately to retain. The public can only hope that if Senator Murray does not act to remove you from the Senate, this investigation leads to you being behind bars where you belong. Your sorry saga should have ended 10 years ago with the tax conviction.

Do you have no shame or sense of decency?

The stones on this women amaze me! Sadly, I agree that there will be those who vote for her yet again. While I believe in innocent until proven guilty....as my Nana used to say, where there's smoke, there's fire!

Say goodnight Diane...the show is over.

Um, Dianne, if he really wanted to play games he would have aired the case BEFORE that primary race ... the one where YOU LOST!

Its a shame you are so fake, DW. People actually once thought you were genuine.

"He brought this issue forward at this time knowing full well that I would never have an opportunity to have my day in court prior to November 4. "
---Ah, I have think that if this arrest was made six months ago, the "day in court" would not have happened yet.
"But it is not a story that I am able or willing to lay out in the press. "
---Why?
Shame on you! Confess and get on with your life!!!

She is like the evil terminator... She keeps coming back over and over again!

These events being so close to Nov. 4th is an obvious indication of the divisiveness of an opposing agenda. I'm with you Diane! Look back throughout US History folks. Compare the stuggles Diane Wilkerson has taken on to others who have done so. The struggle for liberation seems to pose the greatest threat to those in power. Through all of this and all the years Sen. Wilkerson has never strayed from her values or from the struggle of all the invisible people.

Time to bow out. Too late to do so gracefully but let it go. Even if it is true that "they" had it out for "you." Or that "they" have it out for "Black politicians." you took cash and didn't take care of your personal businesses. Black politicians should be more careful and more ethical because we fought too long to get what little we have.

Let it go.

The voters of the second Suffolk seem to enjoy being represented by felons. She is the third in a row. How many other districts in other states can pull off a hat trick like that?

I Stand by Dianne, innocent until proven guilty

Someone should test her for drugs.... she sounds like she is smokin' some crack.

The sad thing is that even a stretch in federal prison won't cure a person like her. She will complain, loud and long, about how unfair and persecuting everyone was, toward her, and she will wave the banner of martyrdom in the direction of the credulous and those looking for "evidence" that they, too, are picked on and persecuted. Meanwhile, bigots galore will point to her as another example of the type of person they love to hate....

Wait a second, isn't Sonia Chang Diaz the DEMOCRATIC PARTY NOMINEE? Why does DW continue to act as if she was actually nominated in the primary to run in Tuesday's election?

The tradition of James Michael Curley lives on. Some people hate the enforcers more than the criminals

I heard her on NPR last week, and from her statements on the radio and her comments today she obviously thinks the law and rules are not for her. She blames veryone else for her troubles. It is predictable that she claims it is a political vendetta, it is because of her race, it is because she is prominent etc etc. She did wrong and got caught ... again... and this time, hopefully, she will really suffer the consequences.

THis is a very sorry story. A woman who had the talent and charisma to make a significant contribution to her community .....was caught up by her own greed. In spite of it all, Dianne Wilkerson has done some wonderful things that shouldn't be lost in this tragedy. It is so easy for politicians and others in power to believe that they are "special", the rules do not really apply to them, what they are doing is only what everyone else is doing, so what if I take a little more than I would normally be entitled to....???? A classic case of hubris....We are all poorer today because of this.

What more could there be to the story except that made you take the money at gun point? What about the taped comments regarding "smoke and mirrors" and "pushing the envelope the furthest.."? I know there are other guilty parties in the State House that have taken much more than 25k, but that does not exonerate the Senator. I think the timing is important. People should know that there is an ongoing criminal investigation before an election. Hopefully, some day, one of the bigger players will make a mistake. If Arthur Anderson and ENRON can be taken down, none of the corrupt politicians are shielded. I do respect the Senator for her work in her community.

If you had a set. They would definitely be made of brass. Deja vu. What a fitting name for the club that was your downfall because in your case it's deja vu all over again. I see you in 20 years, after you get out , sitting at the bar in Deja vu demanding free drinks. If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it's a Duck ladies and germs. Greedy corrupt despicable pig.

This lady is dumber than a door knob. I hope she gets 20 years- unless Barry pardons her. After all, it's becasue all you white folk are racists that made her lie, cheat, steal, have an IQ of an ant, etc. etc.

What does she mean innocent until proven guilty...you were caught on video tape you fool!!! She should spend some time behind bars, screw that house arrest stuff.

The end result of the Self Esteem Movement (or its sub-set, Affirmative Action).

Go to Hell you arrogant piece of trash. You are an insult to the people you claim to represent

Staying in the race is embarrassing for both her and those of us in her district.

Her pride is astonishing. She had an opportunity to be humble, admit her guilt, ask for prayers and forgiveness, and exit the political arena.

Instead, she is so steeped in lies and deceptions that she is out of touch with reality.

Stop playing the victim card, and take responsibility for your actions and the hurt you have caused to those who supported you.

Talk about getting caught with your hand in the cookie jar. You need to get off your high horse and stop blaming everybody else for your financial and personal problems and accept responsibility for your actions. You need to step aside so your district can begin to heal and move foreward. How many bites of the apple does she get.

there's more to it....those pictures of me stuffing bribe money up my blouse, there's more to that....those tapes of me talking about how four of the new liquor licenses are "mine", there's more to that...my trip to foxwoods after one bribe, more to that...the back door meetings over liquor licenses and holding up pay raises and legislation to get what I want....more to that...i just can't say now because my excuse is so far fetched and it's almost election day....so vote for me anyway...it's not like I was convicted for cheating on my taxes....oh wait, nevermind...

anyone who votes

Diane your a liar

God bless this women. The prez just called and is letting her use the window at the federal reserve. She prommised that she would not do any credit default swaps while she waits trial.

Oh, we BELIEVE you are "humbled"! That's one way of phrasing it!

Just when you thought she could not be more arrogant.....

Dianne, As a voter from the 2nd Suffolk District, I beg you to stop. Enough is enough. Of course you should defend yourself, but you don't have to do it while running for office. It's time for the 2nd Suffolk district to move on. You owe those of us who have supported you an explanation. You're at liberty to tell us what the hell is going on. You've embarrassed us for the last time.

Type your comment here...ANOTHER example of why women, ESPECIALLY black women should STAY THE HELL OUT OF PUBLIC OFFICE, and BUSINESS.

No matter what you write, no matter what you say, this woman will not yield. Her perception has been seriously skewed, becoming decidedly disconnected from the people she once pledged to serve. Obviously, when one is caught ON VIDEO TAPE accepting money in exchange for influence BY AN UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT, this epitomizes the term " Red-Handed", but even this does not register as offending behavior with the State Senator. All the press releases and defense-attorney maneuvering in the world cannot change the FACTS. Hey, you can put lipstick on a pig, but..................................

She should be tarred and feathered.

Unbelievable! This woman is beyond arrogant and has no idea of what the word "integrity" means. She should be making an apology to her District - not a statement asking for votes. Step down Wilkerson-step down.

"From a purely political perspective, it seems a lot of people -- including myself -- have seriously underestimated US Atty. Sullivan's political calculus."

Hey Diane, when you are in prison, take a correspondence course in writing. It's "including ME," not "including myself." The course will be a nice diversion from the prison laundry.

Arrogance indeed. We'll see who lines up with her on these pathological lies and ego beyond compare. Truly unbelievable and will be a disgrace to all of Massachusetts if she somehow gets re-elected. She personifies the "victim" and "entitlement" mentality that is sweeping the Nation.

Wholly Mackerel!

I think there's a lot more to this story...clearly. All the negative comments seem to be coming from people who are NOT part of her constituancy and therefore know nothing of her work here. Good luck Diane! You still have MY vote.

Diane...Tell Roger Clemens we all said "hey". You seem to have a lot in common...

"Not only does this represent the biggest challenge in my personal and political life, but it will test to the limit the notion of innocent until proven guilty."

Is this supposed to be comforting?

Wasn't James Michael Curley once reelected while in jail?
Just saying.

Unbelievable.

Even for a Boston pol, this lady sinks to a new level. I am certain that we will be seeing Sen. Wilkerson playing the race card, even though she has a criminal past.

Sad that she cannot do the decent thing and apologize, and then resign. She has failed her constituents, and needs to fade away quickly. Very quickly.

James Michael Curley would be proud of you...as would Buddy Cianci...as would Spiro Agnew....Jim Traficant...and a long list of corrupt and arrogant public pigs. You are now among a long list of luminaries. As a wiser man once said, "never underestimate the intelligence of the American electorate."

Diane, are you kidding me? you were guilty before and will be found guilty again. Do the right thing and step down, take your punishment and go away

Ba Bye !!!

Diane,
As a lifelong Democrat, I am ashamed as a Democrat to have you in our party. I hope you will join another party. We have no room for a lying theif and you are doing so much damage to our party. You have also done more damage to our
race also. As a young professional black male, you have set us back 20 years. Thanks. Again, please join another party. We wan't nothing to do with you !!!

Delusional. The Feds don't mess around -- they won't waste time with something if they don't have a case. She'll be in prison someday.

Lets have a vote with Senator Stevens of Alaska against State Senator Wllkerson. We can call the winner Chairman of the( PFC). Political Felony Party. Felons should have their own party.

Diane,
You are a pathetic loser and you need to take a look in the mirror girl! Actually no surpise in you blaming Sullivan - knew that was gonna happen, just didn't realize it would be this soon!
You already lost the election - you were just trying to hang on as long as possible so you could take the bribes!!
Save some of that cash that you stuffed in your bra for the canteen - you're gonna need it!!! HAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAA

She really thinks she did nothing Wrong... And I am sure there are plenty of her constituents(sp?) that feel the same way. Thats what happens when you do nothing and expect people do BAIL you out!!!!!!

Without an explanation, Wilkerson must drop out of the Senate race. It's embarrassing Wilkerson would have the audacity to refuse to explain AND ask voters to vote for her when we've all seen her stuffing $100 bills into her shirt. Seriously.

Look at all the lamebrain Bush voters thinking that Wilkerson's conduct somehow justifies their garbage pail party- nice try, but just because Democrats sometimes act like Republicans doesn't make greed, corruption and stupidity any cooler. You're still wrong- and you guys are gonna lose big time in November, just like Dianne Wilkerson.

hey dianne.........have i got a bra for you.

Let me guess... you were mounting an under cover investigation.

You are an embarrassment. Take a cue from Marion Jones -- cry on Oprah and then just go away.

To be sure there is NOT great curiosity in your case, there is however unending bewilderment that you could be so patently dumb and arrogant. Just like "W" it's great to see when criminals finally get their due. As a political scientist, to my children I will often remind them of the great Diane Wilkerson, the very image of corruption and failure in Boston politics.

Go away and leave our democracy alone -- you've done enough damage.

WOW. The truth shall set you free. We need to put light on all of our politicians, from local to state and especially our federal senators. how do we watchdog these lazy, corrupt, and very evil politicans that have taken over and infilitrated our society? The folks involved in the banking failure should be tried and executed if guilty of treason for letting our country down. This woman needs to go to jail to set an example. WHAT TOOK THE FREAKING FBI SO LONG? HOW DUMB ARE WE ALL? HOW MUCH MORE IS GOING ON AT STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL? 10 or 1000 times more?

Dianne,
I knew there must be more to it. I am amazed by your courage. We'll stand behind you. You' ve got my vote!

Diane, hang in there. There may be a job for you in obama's cabinet

Hey Sarrin #25 You say 'Through all of this and all the years Sen. Wilkerson has never strayed from her values or from the struggle of all the invisible people.' Dianne apparently has never strayed from a life of crime. Are those the values we want in a politician who represents us? I say no! Dianne has every right to defend herself in court, but please-don't take us invisible people through the fire with her.

Dianne-If you miraculously slime your way out of this one, it's time for you to get a REAL job-you know, a job where you actually work for a living, earn your pay, get little or no benefits AND have to pay for your own gasoline! Join the rest of us peasants in the real world! It's a blast!

What a sad story- a woman with so much talent and ability can't seem to get that the same rules of decency that apply to the rest of us also apply to her. Even now she touts the victim role- when her history shows she doesn't abide by the law- how ironic that she would choose such a public role. I wonder if some part of her unconsciously wanted to get caught and even go to jail. The worse part is what it does to the morale of her constituents in a day and age when faith in our government is all but gone.

Huh? At what point do we just feel sorry for her? She clearly is completely out of her mind. Denny Crane comes across as more rational and legit.

What a slime. Innocent my ass. I can't imagine that she even thinks that she can win this election - which technically she already lost to a democrat in the September primary. Only fools and those that have accepted her bribes will vote for her. VOTE FOR SONIA CHANG DIAZ ( she is smart, capable, hard working, and has no criminal record)

This current fiasco is simply more of the same. This woman has gotten away skating on questionable ethics long before this. Now it's a criminal indictment. The teflon won't work any more. Yes, if you're going to represent the people a higher standard MUST be expected. I wish she'd simply be gracious and go away quietly. (Don't forget to strip her "pension")

What a slime. Innocent my ass. I can't imagine that she even thinks that she can win this election - which technically she already lost to a democrat in the September primary. Only fools and those that have accepted her bribes will vote for her. VOTE FOR SONIA CHANG DIAZ ( she is smart, capable, hard working, and has no criminal record)

Dianne Wilkerson will paint herself to be the victim, not the criminal. What is beyond sad is that she will have many constituents that will continue to support her, as she did when she forgot to pay her taxes or lied under oath.

Are you being persecuted because you're black? because you're a woman? or maybe because you're an idiot?
No, it's because you're guilty!

I notice that her statement does not claim that the charges against her are untrue. If she is innocent, wouldn't she want to clearly state, "I have never accepted a bribe. I was just adjusting my bra strap."?

Diane,
You're a corrupt PIG.
Give it up!
LOOZER.

Trial by photograph and affidavit in newspaper.

My America: Hateful. Arrogant. Unforgiving. As rigid as a board. And just as dumb as those who she accuses, vilifies and destroys in a few sentences.

How lovely it must be, except for those on the other end of it all.

Good thing we still have some law because - evidenced here - the mobs are close at hand.

GUILTY - CASE CLOSED

Smarten up.

Senator Wilkerson:
When you didn't pay taxes, okay, you did some time at a halfway house.
When you used your campaign funds as personal income, okay, you paid some fines.
When you 'forgot' to pay your condo fees because the envelope slipped behind the dresser, okay, I figured you were administratively challenged, but...
There were yet more campaign fund indiscretions.
Then you're accused of lying under oath about your violent nephews.
And now this. Caught taking bribes, and who knows how many times you weren't caught.

How am I supposed to believe you didn't take bribe money from the Columbus Center developers to give them tax breaks they don't deserve?
How about bribe money from BU to build a BioLab in my neighborhood?
How can anyone trust you to be looking out for your constituents, when you are caught once again, taking care of Dianne? And what kind of suspicion does this cast on those legislators you work with, who did those backroom deals with you? Land deals, closed from public view? Holding up legislation that cost the city half a million dollars? Were you giving them a cut of your take? This is so disheartening, and yet you press on.

Sonia Chang Diaz is the only Democratic candidate, as far as I'm concerned.
Senator Wilkerson, I don't know what it takes for you to feel ashamed.

Senator Wilkerson:
When you didn't pay taxes, okay, you did some time at a halfway house.
When you used your campaign funds as personal income, okay, you paid some fines.
When you 'forgot' to pay your condo fees because the envelope slipped behind the dresser, okay, I figured you were administratively challenged, but...
There were yet more campaign fund indiscretions.
Then you're accused of lying under oath about your violent nephews.
And now this. Caught taking bribes, and who knows how many times you weren't caught.

How am I supposed to believe you didn't take bribe money from the Columbus Center developers to give them tax breaks they don't deserve?
How about bribe money from BU to build a BioLab in my neighborhood?
How can anyone trust you to be looking out for your constituents, when you are caught once again, taking care of Dianne? And what kind of suspicion does this cast on those legislators you work with, who did those backroom deals with you? Land deals, closed from public view? Holding up legislation that cost the city half a million dollars? Were you giving them a cut of your take? This is so disheartening, and yet you press on.

Sonia Chang Diaz is the only Democratic candidate, as far as I'm concerned.
Senator Wilkerson, I don't know what it takes for you to feel ashamed.

Some of these comments expressing sadness and disappointment are right on the money. I feel the exact same thing. But others (like the one claiming this proves black women shouldn't be involved in politics, or the one that was signed 'Deval P.') are as offensive as the crime Dianne Wilkerson is accused of committing. Come on, people. Let's try and separate the anger at a public official who may have betrayed our trust (remember, innocent until proven guilty) from feelings about race and gender.

Sen Wilkerson:
You were the trusted representative of a community that truly needed a champion. Look at what YOU have done to that community! YOU told Roxbury that YOU would be their voice on Beacon Hill, but you didn't tell them that they would have to pay to hear you speak for them. They needed someone to represent them, someone the poor could look up to, someone with morals and ethics and who succeeded in this life. You have failed every honest voter that you were there to help. The poor and under-represented people of Roxbury counted on you, and look what you gave them: Shame and Disgrace. How sad.

Sen Wilkerson:
You were the trusted representative of a community that truly needed a champion. Look at what YOU have done to that community! YOU told Roxbury that YOU would be their voice on Beacon Hill, but you didn't tell them that they would have to pay to hear you speak for them. They needed someone to represent them, someone the poor could look up to, someone with morals and ethics and who succeeded in this life. You have failed every honest voter that you were there to help. The poor and under-represented people of Roxbury counted on you, and look what you gave them: Shame and Disgrace. How sad.

The usless sack of crap just doesn't get it.

Three elections ago I was so disgusted with her that I voted for myself.
Last time I voted for Sonia.
Tuesday I will vote for Sonia.

At least one of my candidates will win!

Dianne - please do us all a favor and roll like a stone on all the other pols in this town that are directly on the take or trading favors for campaign donations.

she will cut a deal and rat on the one's who have not been caught yet.................................watch out mumbles your next

Your dispicable

Is she for real? Are we in the twighlight zone.
Arrogance to the nth degree....

If anybody believes this lying criminal piece of you know what you are out of your mind. They caught her red handed!!!!!!!!!! And for those of you who are conspiracy minded the FBI has and will always investigte this kind of coruption because of the threat it poses to all of our liberties.
I hope they make an example of her, and give her some serious prison time, and everyone else involved. I also hope the voters of this state clean house next tuesday.

Ding, dong the witch is dead
shame on Deval Patrick and Tom Menino
Patrick demonstrated he is clueless, good luck in Washington
Menino again demonstrated his arrogance and stupidity, hey Tom, maybe 1199/SEIU will hire you as an organizer

The real problem is the culture of people who think this is OKAY. "YA one of OURS finally get some of the pie." I think it starts with the attack on education..

Dianes going to jail....that's a done deal. What troubles me is that she is the one that was caught. How many more of our politicians are playing this game? I don't know why I remain in this state sometimes. These people up on the hill just get to do whatever they want. It's not about public service it's about power...their power. After reading the affidavit, I got a pretty good taste of how the process works: wash my back, I'll wash yours...stick a finger in my eye and I'll cut you nose off. It's ALL about THEM and THEIR agenda and THEIR power. Ask yourself: how much respect do you have for a politician in this state???
I have none.

I am a supporter of Sen. Wilkerson, or was a supporter, the community has been asked not to rush to judgment. Last night I took the time to read the 32 page affidavit of Special Agent Corr. If Sen. Wilkerson took one dime from anyone she violated the public trust. We have been asked to stand by Sen. Wilkerson through her many issues with authorites and have. She has uses the race card cloak the real issue, her arrogance. She has accused some of putting her district up for sale, what does she call brokering the sale of Parcel 8. and taking money. I ask everyone to read the affidavit before rushing to judgment

Arrogant......Useless...........Liar !!!!!! Just like that jerk we elected Governor. He just hasn't been caught. You have....Give it up and get ready for jail you two faced lying politician !!!

Crack is Whack! She's whacked.

CRACK IS WHACK!

"Innocent until proven guilty" applies only in a court of law. In the court of *public opinion* she's GUILTY -- proven guilty by audio-video recordings plus her already long criminal record. Shame on any fool who votes for her.

PEOPLE! What is wrong with all of you? You allow the media to try a case like this, you change the process of our legal system, which is already a mess! She has only been accused, haven't you ever been accused of something you didn't do, because perhaps the person accusing you had an agenda, or was simply an a$$? If any of you know anything about our legal system firsthand, it's very calculating and extremely shady. There is always an agenda, it's NOT AT ALL about justice.

Unfortunately, only until this happens to you do you ever truly find out how corrupt our justice system really is. I urge all of you to hold your opinions and allow her to have her day in court.

Ward 14 Voter - police lie regularly, are actually taught and coaxed to lie, that's a fact. FBI agents are police. This affadavit was written by police. Sure, sounds too conspiratorial but if you live in her district, you must know about law enforcement and lying. The two go hand in hand.

I know I know! "Tittygate"

Of Gov. Patrick will take the high road and back her "...until proven guilty" Wow! just keep re-electing the legacy of these crooks straight across the board, state , local and federal office if we we want more good government!

Oh Sarrin (comment #26), don't try to make this out to be another example of
'white folk jus' wanna keep black folk down'. The only thing she is interested in liberating is fat wads of cash. She, Wilkerson has shown time after time for years that she is not fit to uphold an office whose sole purpose is to serve the people. I get your comment about 'the invisible people' but it is about ALL of us, we the people...every race, color and creed. Not a good defense. Was she sharing her ill gotten gains with the 'invisible people' ?
Shame on her and every politician who has bankrupted and corrupted our society.

Innocent until proven guilty yes... a picture tells a thousand words; she was caught on tape, was she collecting the cash for a charity in her community? ya right, she's a common criminal, and should be treated like one (when she is found guilty, of course). Pathetic.

Well, I do think it's best to hear the case against Sen. Wilkerson before judging her guilty. However, I'm not surprised that this comment post is being used as a affirmative action ripping post, or perhaps if you checked out comments 51 & 96, just a opportunity to disrespect black women. I refuse to read anymore of the comments because sadly Boston has showed itself once again to be a haven of hatred. I still remember when our American Flag was used as a whipping stick. I'm sure someone out there is still grinning over that. Boston, acknowledge the commitment you have made to keeping hatred alive. Ms. Wilkerson deserves her day in court. Let it happen -

Regardless of the truthfulness of this situation, the real fact that stands out is the sadness at the loss of potential for someone who could have used their influence and position to better the community and society as a whole. Is she the only one doing these deeds? I doubt it...one lone minority senator doesn't control the fate of things in Massachusetts, trust me. The real crime is withholding from the community something that we so badly need to fix what ails us. ACCESS! This person has access to the voices that have the power
to make change, and she is not allowing us to take advantage of that point.

It amazes me how often we forget the GOOD one does and always remember the BAD. I hear very little about how she has helped the people, but she makes some mistakes and now you all consider her to be the Devil. The time we take to judge DW; we need to look into our own lives and think about some of our secrets. What happen to forgiveness? What happen to love? What happen to make us so HATEFUL? DW is no GOD! She is a human who makes mistakes like all of us. Yes, she should be accountable for her actions but she does not deserve all the name calling. You all should be ashame!

Kwame II...pathetic