Jill Stein announced her campaign for the corner office to the media and about 50 supporters in front of the State House on Monday morning. She directly confronted the corruption that rules the day on Beacon Hill, vowing to open up the doors of the State House to get the lobbyists out and let the people in. Her prepared remarks are below. Read the Boston Globe’s coverage here. Read the Boston Herald’s coverage here. Read Open Media Boston’s coverage here. Then check out Jill’s website and Facebook page and show your support!

Prepared Remarks of Jill Stein

Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts

February 8, 2010 at the State House, Boston, Massachusetts

INTRODUCTION

Thank you so much for being here today. This is the year we the people regain control of our Commonwealth and our common future. It’s time for a Commonwealth that listens to the people, works for the people, and answers to the people. It’s time to bring the voices of ordinary people into this election and into the halls of power. It’s time to break the stranglehold of lobbyists and insiders, and get Beacon Hill back to work for the families and communities of the Commonwealth. It’s time to start building the healthy, secure green future we so urgently need, richly deserve, and is within our reach. My name is Jill Stein and that’s why I’m running for governor.