Brandon James Griffin

Brandon James Griffin was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts. He earned a high school diploma from Abington High School and an associate degree from Massasoit Community College in 2005. His career experience includes working in financial operations. Griffin has been affiliated with the Worker's Party of Massachusetts, the Democratic Socialists of America, Boston Labor for Palestine, the Boston Coalition for Palestine, and Randolph Tenants United.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Representing The Workers Party of Massachusetts.

We are:

For a revolutionary transformation of society.

Against liberal reform.

For socialism.

Against capitalism.

For working class solidarity.

Against bigotry and oppression.

For internationalism.

Against imperialism and war.

For ecological sustainability.

Against capitalist-driven destruction of the environment.

Free abortion on demand.

Free Palestine now.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

End The Palestinian Genocide Now.Divest Military Funding to Provide Housing For All.Nationalize Universal Health Insurance.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Revolutionary Socialism

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Eugene Debs

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Revolutionary.

Incorruptible.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Incorruptible with transparent, sharp lines on the issues.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Fall of The Berlin Wall. 11.09.89 / Age 9

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Avoiding nuclear war. Promoting ecological sustainability. Descending into fascism.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits should be mandatory.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It may be beneficial to career politicians but it certainly does not help the working class.

What do you think of the filibuster?

It's an outdated, ineffective tactic. The debate behind the filibuster is a distraction.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

NO.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

The Workers Party are abolitionists.

We don't support judges.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Workers Party of Massachusetts

Various Labor Activitsts

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

I don't support capitalist politicians.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am running as an unapologetic Socialist as a member of The Worker's Party of Massachusetts, an independent socialist political designation.

I am a housing justice activist and engaged in eviction defense and tenant organizing.

Currently, I sit on three municipal boards in the Town of Whitman, elected to both The Planning Board and Board of Health in May 2021. Also, I represent The Planning Board on our inaugural Community Preservation Committee.

I am against Capitalism. I am against Imperialism and war in all forms. I am against Fascism and Nationalism. I am against Liberal Reformism.

I am for labor unions. I am for free universal health insurance. I am for shifting tax burdens from the working class to the wealthy. I am for transparency in Government. I believe housing is a right not a privilege.

We, as Socialists, choose not to run on The Democratic Party Line as they no longer represent the working class in Massachusetts.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Demand Rent Control.Repeal Oppressive Gun Control Laws.Demand The Right to Organize at Work.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Housing.

Labor Unions.

Wealth Tax Increases.

Tenant's Rights.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official should be of the people in the most literal sense. An elected official should be accessible 24-7 in their district for every type of conversation, fiscal, personal, social or otherwise.

An elected official should be transparent and honest. They should never embellish their power or diminish their capacities.

An elected official should speak in simple terms, have ASL interpreters and multiple translators at arm's length.

Elected officials should be activists not academics.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am an outspoken individual with empathy and integrity. My idealogy is not lip service for the election cycle. I care about The Working Class and will represent The Working Class.

I am a kind and giving person who truly understands the pain so many are in.

There's no fluff here.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When I was 8 years old, I remember watching coverage of The Berlin Wall being smashed with hammers and all the people cheering.

Also, seeing Mikhail Gorbachev and George Bush proudly announcing an end to The Cold War.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

London Calling - The Clash

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The Governor's Power should not supercede that of both chambers. I am against the idea that a veto proof majority be in place in order to protect bills from being stripped down to reformist neutrality.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

We are going to have an epidemic of homelessness and poverty on par, or worse than what was seen in the 1930's. Massachusetts will be an epicenter of shock and dismay due to the illusion of our progressive nature.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

It is neither necessary or desirable. We have been playing this game for too long. I believe in revolutionary working class political power. There is no room for middling here.