Before digging into the details, let's recall what Baker told Globe columnist Brian McGrory a couple of months ago: I went over to Baker's campaign office to ask him about his role in the Big Dig. He was the state's chief budget writer in … [Read more...]
Charlie Baker: Keeping It Simple Is Complicated
Baker is also on the record in support of the immigration amendment passed by the State Senate last month. One part of that amendment would require all employers in the state to participate in a federal identification program called … [Read more...]
Senator Tisei – Contradictions abound
In the name of being absolutely sure that undocumented immigrants cannot collect unemployment benefits, Senator Tisei filed an amendment to require that everybody filing for those benefits "prove" citizenship when they apply by going to an … [Read more...]
Another Baker Campaign Gaffe; Tisei Edition [Updated]
**Update** As commented by akloftus, AP story noting Tisei saying that he is not active in showing houses, he instead spends him time on Beacon Hill. Tisei won the Eastern Middlesex Association Realtor of the Year in 2009. I was able … [Read more...]
New Suffolk poll has Patrick way out in front
Very, very good news for Deval Patrick in the latest Suffolk/7News poll. The numbers generally support the findings of the Rasmussen poll that came out a couple of weeks ago. 500 registered voters, MOE +/- 4.4%, 95% confidence … [Read more...]
MA sees biggest monthly job gains in 17 years. That’s right — 17 years.
Following on johnk's post about the generally positive economic news 'round these parts, here is an important detail from the Gov's office (press release, no link): The Massachusetts economy added 19,100 jobs in April, the single largest … [Read more...]
Brian McGrory to Charlie Baker: “You failed to tell the truth”
Well, that's gotta sting. Globe columnist Brian McGrory -- who has previously made clear his disappointment in Charlie Baker's candidacy so far -- really laid into him today. You were supposed to be the white knight who would lead us … [Read more...]
Charlie Baker’s memory is starting to worry me
Just a couple of days ago Charlie Baker couldn't remember whether or not he voted for some property tax hikes in his hometown of Swampscott. (Hint: he did.) Now, his memory problem has gotten worse. Check this out (the full … [Read more...]
Charlie Baker does it again
I didn't think he could do it. I didn't think Charlie Baker could outdo the last absurd things he said - you know, the thing about homeless people having to prove residency before getting a bed at a homeless shelter. Or the one … [Read more...]
Does Charlie Baker even know what a Project Labor Agreement is?
A Project Labor Agreement is a trade-off between the project owner (in this case, the state) and the people building the project. Basically, the state agrees to hire all workers on the project through specified union halls, and … [Read more...]
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