Polito holds rallies with Romney, Brown, Connaughton

Karyn Polito held a series of rallies and visibility events across Eastern Massachusetts earlier today.

Polito's day began in Boston, where she greeted voters at Boston's North Station commuter rail.

From there, she travelled to Revere for a series of appearances with Mary Connaughton, candidate for State Auditor, and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Polito, Connaughton and Romney took a few minutes to speak with reporters and also toured several local businesses.

Later in the day, Polito travelled to the North End of Boston for a series of events with United States Senator Scott Brown. Polito and Brown met up at Mother Anna's Restaurant and walked along Hanover Street, greeting residents and visiting local businesses along the way.

"I'm excited to have had this opportunity to meet with campaign supporters and volunteers as we make the final push toward Election Day," said Polito. "I thank U.S. Senator Brown and former Governor Romney for their support."

Polito endorsed by City Councillor James Ferrera of Springfield

Karyn Polito, Republican candidate for Treasurer, today received the endorsement of Springfield At Large City Councillor James Ferrera, a Democrat. The endorsement was announced at an event sponsored by the campaign at O'Brien's Restaurant in Springfield.

Her campaign also announced the endorsement of Independents East Longmeadow Board of Selectmen Chair Paul Federici and Springfield Park Commissioner (and former 24-year City Councillor) Brian Santaniello.

Earlier this week, Polito held a media availability in Boston at which she announced the endorsement of numerous other high-profile Democrats and Independents from across the state.

Those endorsements included Norfolk County Treasurer Joseph Connolly, Bruce Hopper of Auburn (a three-time DNC convention organizer), Phil Palmieri of Worcester, Claire Freda of Leominster, and Rosa DiFlorio of Everett.

“As an independent-minded Republican, I am honored to have the support of these Democrats and Independents who are reaching across the aisle to support me,” said Polito. "I think the broad-based appeal of my campaign is due to a general desire for positive and meaningful change in our state."

Polito receives endorsement from law enforcement groups

The Polito for Treasurer campaign announced today that Karyn Polito has received the endorsement of the following law enforcement groups:

• The Fraternal Order of Police
• Massachusetts Police Association
• Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union
• Massachusetts State Police Commissioned Officers Association
• New England Police Benevolent Association

"I am honored to receive the support of these law enforcement groups," said Polito. "Police officers are true heroes, working hard every day to keep our streets and our families safe. I have tremendous respect for them and I am very thankful for all of their efforts. I also have been proud to work with them as a legislator on issues like passing Jessica's Law and ensuring strong local aid for cities and towns."