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“Speculation over DiMasi’s future”??

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From sco: What the heck is this about?

As speculation mounts over DiMasi’s future, Rogers has been laying the groundwork for what many on Beacon Hill believe will be a succession fight. His major rival is Representative Ronald Mariano, a Quincy Democrat.

First I’ve heard of it. Where’s Sal going?

BTW, Rogers vs. Mariano is not an especially inspiring choice, is it? Hope you like the Big Dig Culture:

“A $1,000 lunch at Capital Grille. Do you think that’s right? Do you think your constituents eat at Capital Grille?” Wu asked.

“Well, most of the money that I raise is from the industry,” Mariano said.

Oh, well no problem then! Carry on. I feel completely confident in Mr. Mariano’s ability to look out for the public interest.

Update: In response to the speculation in the comments that DiMasi might be pushed out in a palace coup of sorts, I think it pretty much goes without saying that Sal would be better than the thoroughly compromised Rogers and Mariano. What a joke that would be.

Is this the price of Sal’s victory on marriage? It had better not be.

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      • That certainly would be interesting. I wouldn’t mind seeing Sal go, even though he  helped big time on marriage equality, however it would have to be for someone in favor of the Municipal Partnership Act… and I somehow doubt either of those two would be behind it.

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        Still, though, this is interesting. There’s clearly more to this story than meets the Paper of “Record.”

        • While DiMasi is sort of my age [as in an aging baby boomer] he is married to a truly lovely and remarkable woman, and has elementary school aged children.

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          As a practical matter, the Speaker only earns about $90,000.00 a year.  See:  http://news.bostonhe…  which gives DiMasi’s earnings [thank you Boston Herald].

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          If DiMasi’s anti Municipal Partnership Act stance, and work on the health care “revolution” are indications, DiMasi is courting himself a transition to higher paid work that is not in the Golden Goldfish Bowl [also known as Beacon Hill].  As you may recall, Thomas Finneran went from earning $85,000.00 as speaker to earning about $500,000.00 by riding the revolving door out of the Golden Goldfish Bowl.

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          It is true that Ronald Mariaon, who represents the 3rd Norfolk [Quincy, Holbrook] has a large warchest for someone who has been running unopposed.  He began this year with $209,888.00, raised $101,877.00, and only spent $43,818.00.

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          Mariano also voted in favor of changing the term for House members from two years to four years.  Forethought?

  2. I would chalk this up to Frank Phillip’s imaination or own wishes for a more intriguing story!

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    All indications are that Sal is staying.

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