(The following story was published in BostInno.)
United Independent Party candidate for Governor of Massachusetts Evan Falchukkickstarted a six-week field effort Thursday morning, launching his “County Caravan” statewide tour of the commonwealth. Having already visited upwards of 80 cities and towns across the Bay State, Falchuk hopes to not only to further spread his message and vision for the state, but also to better understand the needs of those he wishes to govern.
His tour will take him to all corners of the commonwealth, from the snow-capped Berkshires to the resort towns on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. But what he’s hoping for, more than mere introductions to the populous, is for his campaign goals to resonate more soundly amongst Bay Staters in a manner they’re not particularly used to. And so far, it’s been successful.
“What I do every single time is go out there and get into real conversations with people,” Falchuk told BostInno over the phone. “They’re so used to candidates showing up, shaking hands and disappearing. I’m doing it because i’m really interested in meeting with people and hearing what they have to say.”