The Boston Herald and the Boston Globe round up Beacon Hill reaction.
In an editorial, the Globe opines: “Massachusetts lawmakers who have opposed casino gambling in the past, including House Speaker Sal DiMasi, must come to terms with Patrick's proposal or provide revenue ideas of their own.”
Well, actually, no they don't. Doing the right thing does not require you to deal with the cost of sticking to your principles. The state's revenue needs are a different subject that can be dealt with at another time.
But I'm certainly pleased that state officials, at least, seem to be leaning toward New Bedford rather than Middleborough. If the Mashpee tribe pushes for federal approval to operate a casino outside of state regulations, it's likely to find itself competing with venues that are already up and running. That's good news for my hometown.
