CAP SPEAKS: Congressman Mike Capuano thinks he could win the Democratic US Senate primary but doesn’t know if he could beat Scott Brown, and is still looking for “an honest path to victory.” ( Somerville Journal) Meanwhile Newton Mayor Setti Warren continues to be explosive. (WL)
LALLY LAND: Former Cognos sales agent and accused corruption conspirator Joseph Lally takes the stand today in the trial of former House Speaker Sal DiMasi ( WBUR). Yesterday the jury heard testimony on DiMasi’s financial woes (Herald, Globe) and how a Speaker can basically get inexperienced lawmakers to do whatever they want ( AP).
BUDGET: The Senate releases its budget plan today ( Globe). The T&G looks at Senate Ways and Means Chair Stephen Brewer’s “frugal” approach.
BUMMER: VP Joe Biden will not be coming to UMass Lowell to enthrall graduates with a speech about public rail and budget negotiations. (Sun)
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