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Tag Archives: Massachusetts Governors Race
Charlie Baker on Municipal Health Care
Charlie Baker released his municipal health care plan yesterday, and it bears close resemblance to the plan put out by the new Mayor’s coalition. Baker is trying to seize some fertile political ground, and has even adopted our call for … Continue reading
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State Finds New Red Ink
Massachusetts yesterday announced a new budget shortfall for this fiscal cycle, with Secretary Gonzalez indicating that the shortfall could be up to $295 million, leading to charges by Charlie Baker of fiscal ineptitude by the Governor. From the Baker campaign: … Continue reading
Governor Patrick Unveils His First Ad
The Governor unveiled an internet ad today, looking to take advantage of a perceived weakness in Charlie Baker, which is the rising cost of health care, especially for small business. I do believe this is going to be an especially … Continue reading
Suffolk Poll on Governors Race
Suffolk pollster David Paleologos is roiling the political waters again, releasing a new Suffolk University poll that shows Governor Patrick leading a three man race for Governor, but with all the trends going in the wrong direction. Remarks made by … Continue reading
Tim Cahill Goes Super
Treasurer Tim Cahill unveiled his first TV ad, buying time during the Super Bowl. What do you think? Too early? Good ad? Tim for Governor is off and running.
Governor's Race Rasmussen Poll
A new Rasmussen survey shows a very tight Governor’s race, with Governor Deval Patrick holding a narrowing lead over Republican Charlie Baker and Independent Tim Cahill. In that three way race Patrick comes in at 33%, with Baker at 28%, … Continue reading
Governor Patrick Goes to the Offense
Governor Deval Patrick, gearing up for a tough re-election campaign,has cut a video that casts himself as the outsider and his opponents as insiders looking to “roll back progress on health care, infrastructure and education.” The Governor also pointedly said … Continue reading
Cahill Makes it Official
State Treasurer Tim Cahill officially announced what has been known for a long time- he is running for Governor as an independent. The Treasurer called for lowering taxes, including a lowering of the recently hiked sales tax, and indicated that … Continue reading
Charlie Baker Takes the Plunge
Republican Charlie Baker will formally draw papers today for Governor. He has put out his first video, attached below. Is Baker ready for primetime?
Baker Takes the Plunge
Harvard Pilgrim CEO Charlie Baker announced today that he is a candidate for Governor on the Republican side, creating a stir amongst Republicans hopeful that he can bring the Governor’s job back to the G.O.P. Baker sent an email to … Continue reading
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