POLITICO Massachusetts Playbook: SECRETARY OF DEBATE – GLYNN departing Massport – CAPUANO and PRESSLEY’s final showdown tonight
SECRETARY OF DEBATE – GLYNN departing Massport – CAPUANO and PRESSLEY’s final showdown tonight
08/15/2018 07:00 AM EDT
By Lauren Dezenski (ldezenski@politico.com; @laurendezenski) and Brent D. Griffiths (bgriffiths@politico.com; @BrentGriffiths)
GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS.
THE SECRETARY OF DEBATE - The first and only debate between Secretary of State Bill Galvin and his challenger Josh Zakim delivered on the fireworks Tuesday night, revealing how contentious the race for constitutional office has grown between the two Democrats.
The 30-minute debate on WGBH saw multiple terse exchanges between the 23-year incumbent and his primary challenger, with both candidates going after each others' records and who could claim the mantle as the true progressive candidate. The tiffs over each others' records continued between the campaigns after the debate.
One key exchange: "Every major progressive change that has occurred in Massachusetts election laws have come about because of me," Galvin said, citing early voting and automatic voter registration. "That would not have happened without my advocacy," he said.
Zakim fired back: "For Bill to say that he has been a proponent of every progressive electoral reform is false."
"I'm tired of listening to misstatements of statistics," Galvin said.
Zakim also called Galvin a "recent convert" to supporting same-day voter registration policies. "I have never seen you at a hearing ever for same-day or for anything else," Galvin replied.
"Well, I haven't seen you at our city council discussions on the same topic," Zakim said.
"The city council has nothing to do with making law," Galvin shot back. "I know it's a fantasy down there that you do, but you don't."
Galvin, who last week proposed a People's Pledge that would limit outside spending in the race, pushed Zakim hard on the Boston city councilor's lack of commitment to the pledge both in the debate and afterward — and an independent expenditure political action committee established by a Chicago donor that Galvin says shows Zakim "is the sole beneficiary of a shell fund established to skirt state campaign finance law," Galvin's campaign said in an email sent before the debate.
Zakim's campaign said he has not had contact with this donor since meeting him in 2013, and "The campaign cannot, has not and will not accept a dime from this, or any other, independent expenditure organization."
A Zakim spokesman added that "Bill Galvin is simply creating a false narrative to shadow his own questionable campaign finance practices. That includes receiving at least $150,000 in PAC money himself, a federal audit criticizing his use of spending hundreds of thousands of public dollars on self-promotional ads under the guise of public service announcements, and using his office staff to perform campaign work."
Galvin's spokeswoman said there are "huge differences" between PACs and independent expenditure political action committees. "What Josh Zakim is doing is facilitating the use of secret, anonymous donors, including corporations."
Zakim's campaign, meanwhile, doubled down on news that a man working in Galvin's registry division was charged in a fraud case: "It is not coincidental that Galvin has chosen to go on the attack on the afternoon it was revealed that a Ponzi scheme was being run out of his office, bilking millions of dollars from hundreds of investors, according to the FBI and the US Attorney's office. He is simply trying to distract attention from the failures within his own office."
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TODAY - Rep. Mike Capuano and Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley meet in their final televised debate of the primary season on WGBH's Greater Boston, airing at 7 p.m. - Rep. Richard Neal is in Holyoke and Springfield, including for a grant announcement for Springfield Innovation Center alongside Secretary of State Bill Galvin - Boston Mayor Marty Walsh travels to Iowa today to begin campaigning for Democratic candidates in the state.
TUNE IN - What is it really like for women hitting the campaign trail in 2018? Beginning on Wednesday 8/15, Women Rule's three-part podcast series entitled "Women Rule: Tracking the candidates," will focus on the gritty realities of running for office. Tune in for the next three Wednesdays in August to hear from three women running for office, the challenges and opportunities they face, and the lessons other women can take from their campaigns.
THE TSONGAS ARENA -
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK - "U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Endorses Rufus Gifford for Congress," from the Gifford campaign: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has endorsed Rufus Gifford, saying "I know Rufus will be a bold and effective leader in Congress because he's demonstrated a commitment to service and his community. His strong values and ability to bring different viewpoints together will serve his district well."
- "L'Italien says $70,000 campaign loan came from account shared with her since-deceased mother," by Matt Stout, Boston Globe: "Under pressure to reveal the source of $70,000 she loaned her congressional campaign, state Senator Barbara L'Italien said Tuesday she pulled the cash from a joint account she held for decades with her mother prior her death last year. L'Italien — one of 10 Democrats running in the Sept. 4 primary for the Third District — originally did not disclose the account's existence on a federally required financial disclosure and only first acknowledged it last week. "
- "Ashby Democrats Endorse Juana Matias for Third Congressional District," from the Matias campaign: Juana Matias, State Representative and Candidate for Congress in Massachusetts' Third Congressional District, last week received the endorsement of the Ashby Democratic Town Committee. Ashby's is the first Democratic Committee to publicly endorse a candidate in the Third District race
- Lori Trahan tours Nashoba Valley Technical High School, talks education reform, from the Trahan campaign : "Lori Trahan, Westford resident and Democrat for Congress, met with officials at Nashoba Valley Technical High School on Monday to discuss the importance of expanding education in trades and vocational training in the Third District. ... 'We must reverse engineer our education system so that we are linking educational programs to the jobs that power our regional economy,' Trahan said. 'Congress needs to support more funding for vocational and trades programs to help prepare students who want to go straight into the workforce be able to compete in the job market at the highest level.'"
ON THE STUMP -
- "Galvin, Zakim Spar In First And Only Televised Secretary of the Commonwealth Debate," by Maddie Kilgannon, WGBH News: "During the half-hour debate, the two traded a number of barbs, with Zakim calling out Galvin for failing to institute weekend voting in the decades he's been in office and for deciding to hold the primary on Sept. 4, the day after Labor day."
- "Walsh is dropping into Iowa to campaign. And yes, he's going to the state fair," by Matt Stout, Boston Globe: "The Boston mayor, who last month swept through Ohio and Indiana to stump for local Democrats, is returning to the Midwest on Wednesday for a day-plus swing through Iowa, home of the first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. Des Moines, of course, it also the site of the famed state fair, where presidents, wannabe presidents and politicians of all stripes have stomped for years to press the flesh and scarf down fried fare. Walsh, with the chair of Iowa Democratic Party in tow, is slated to make the rounds, greet visitors and 'help register people to vote,' according to a schedule. In all, Walsh is packing seven events into about 24 hours."
- "Democrats square off in Baker's backyard," by Dustin Luca, The Salem News: "They're running against each other, but they spent their night taking shots at the hometown guy while standing in his back yard. Democratic gubernatorial candidates Jay Gonzalez and Bob Massie met at a candidate's forum at Swampscott's Senior Center Monday night."
- "Herman Cain delivers fiery speech, saying Democrats 'want to destroy our country,' as he stumps for Massachusetts US Senate candidate Geoff Diehl," by Shira Schoenberg, MassLive.com: "Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain headlined a fundraiser for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Geoff Diehl on Tuesday evening, delivering a fiery speech supporting President Donald Trump and denouncing the Democratic Party. Cain said Democrats, who he equated with socialists, 'want to destroy our country.'"
- "Progressive leaders rally behind Sanchez," by Michael Jonas, CommonWealth Magazine: "Facing a feisty challenge from his political left, state Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez turned to progressive community leaders on Tuesday to vouch for his liberal bona fides, the latest sign that the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee isn't taking for granted that his powerful perch on Beacon Hill is a guarantee of reelection on Mission Hill and the other neighborhoods of the 15th Suffolk District. The veteran state rep has steadily climbed the ladder during his 15 years in the House, and was named last year to helm the chamber's budget committee."
- "Berkshire County power politics," by Bruce Mohl, CommonWealth Magazine: "The race for district attorney in Berkshire County is shaping up to be a primer on what's wrong with elections in Massachusetts. The first sign came in March, when then-District Attorney David Capeless announced he was stepping down after 14 years in office and turning the reins over to his assistant, Paul Caccaviello."
DATELINE BEACON HILL -
- "Baker vetoes patent reform language in last-minute blow to tech industry," by Kelly J. O'Brien, Boston Business Journal:"Legislation to dissuade so-called 'patent trolls' has been a perennial priority for the tech and venture capital industries, but the law once again fell apart at the last minute."
DATELINE D.C. -
- "Sen. Markey, in Worcester, boosts medical research, WooSox," by Mark Sullivan, Telegram & Gazette: "U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., on a visit to the University of Massachusetts Medical School here Tuesday, made a pitch for continued research funding - and the Pawtucket Red Sox - to come to Worcester. The senator joined UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins and Dean Terence R. Flotte for a tour of the research lab of Craig Mello, professor of molecular medicine and winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Medicine, and Anastasia Khvorova, professor in the RNA Therapeutics Institute at the medical school."
THE WARREN REPORT -
- "Elizabeth Warren demands in letter that U.S. military explain its role in Yemen bombings," by Alex Emmons, The Intercept:"In the wake of a U.S.-backed bombing last week that killed dozens of children on a school bus in north Yemen, Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers about how U.S. military advisers support and oversee the Saudi and UAE bombing campaign in Yemen. Warren sent a letter on Tuesday to Gen. Joseph Votel, head of U.S. Central Command and top commander for U.S. forces in the Middle East, requesting that he clarify past congressional testimony about the U.S. role in the Yemen war. "
- "Dudley official calls on Sen. Warren to 'be part of solution' on criminal justice," by Mark Sullivan, Telegram & Gazette:"Selectmen have sided with their police chief in a rebuke of U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., over her remark that the American criminal-justice system is 'racist ... front to back.' 'I speak for myself when I publicly ask Sen. Warren to be part of the solution, not part of the problem,' Steven P. Sullivan, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, said at Monday's board meeting."
- "Dwayne Johnson Promises Elizabeth Warren a 'Big Rock-Sized Hug' After She Fangirls Over Ballers," by Tierney McAfee, People: "The Rock is on Sen. Elizabeth Warren's radar — and not for his potential 2020 run for president, but rather for his HBO show Ballers. In a recent podcast interview, the Massachusetts senator and progressive icon opened up about her surprising love for the dramedy, which stars Dwayne Johnson, 46, as a retired NFL star navigating his new career as a financial manager for today's players."
WOOD WAR — Herald: "IT HAPPENED EVERYWHERE" — Globe: "Church covered up sex abuse, jury says," "Massport CEO to step down a year early," "UNEASY RIDERS," "TSA'S tracking of US fliers will be reviewed," "A new stage for retirees - battling with the Bard."
THE LOCAL ANGLE -
- "Massport CEO who oversaw Seaport building boom says he will step down," by Jon Chesto, Boston Globe: "The Massachusetts Port Authority's chief executive, Thomas P. Glynn, plans to step down in November, ending a six-year tenure in which he oversaw a dramatic surge in international flights at Logan Airport and a building boom on vast land holdings in the Seaport District. While at Massport, Glynn has been one of Boston's most influential power brokers, with three airports and three ship terminals under his purview, as well as big chunks of real estate on the East Boston and South Boston waterfronts."
- "Opioid bill a 'blueprint' for the nation, Gov. Baker says at ceremony," by Chris Triunfo, State House News Service: "After launching his re-election campaign over the weekend, Gov. Charlie Baker's first move on Tuesday after an official trip out of state to start the week was to draw attention to legislation that aims to expand treatment for opioid addiction across the Bay State. The law, which had already been officially signed by Baker last week, became one of the success stories to come out of the Legislature in the closing days of formal sessions in July, and has been touted by the governor's re-election campaign as another step taken in curtailing the opioid epidemic."
- "Wynn misconduct probe winding down," by Colin A. Young, State House News Service: "The Massachusetts Gaming Commission expects to wrap up its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against former casino magnate Steve Wynn and the handling of those allegations by Wynn Resorts this month. The commission has been reevaluating the circumstances surrounding its 2014 decision to award Wynn Resorts a casino license since January."
- "No state dislikes Trump's job performance more than Mass." by James Pindell, Boston Globe: "Note to Alan Dershowitz: The aversion to Donald Trump goes well beyond Martha's Vineyard. Massachusetts ranks first in the nation for its dislike of the president's job performance, a poll released Tuesday found."
- "Pennsylvania grand jury cites Boston Globe role in uncovering clergy sex abuse scandal," by Travis Andersen, Boston Globe: "The Boston Globe's reporting on clergy sex abuse prompted multiple victims in Pennsylvania to come forward, and the importance of the newspaper's 2002 investigative series 'can't be overstated,' a grand jury said Tuesday. The praise for the newspaper came in an 887-page report released by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro's office detailing a decades-long history of sexual abuse by priests in that state."
- "In strange twist, Scott Lively declares victory in Uganda LGBT lawsuit," by Joshua Miller, Boston Globe: "Springfield pastor and long-shot Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Lively is declaring victory in his more than six-year fight in federal court against civil charges he conspired to deprive gay people in Uganda of their fundamental human rights. 'This is it. This is the resounding, grand-slam, home-run victory I've been waiting for,' Lively said Tuesday — not long after a Boston appeals court dismissed Lively's appeal of a ruling in his favor."
- "Sign outside Samuel Adams brewery protests CEO's remarks at Trump dinner," by Julie Loncich, WCVB Channel 5 Boston: "VIDEO: A resident near the famed brewery is making it known he's not happy with the Boston beer CEO's remarks at dinner for business leaders hosted by the president."
- "Prosecutors investigating Revere's finances after parking meter money goes missing," by J.D. Capelouto, Boston Globe:"Suffolk County prosecutors are investigating possible corruption in Revere's parking meter system that may account for about $90,000 being missing, city officials said. The disclosure came as city councilors criticized Mayor Brian Arrigo for his handling of a probe that grew out of an audit of city finances."
DID THE HOME TEAM WIN? Yes! -- The Red Sox beat the Phillies, 2-1.
ICYMI - THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE HORSE RACE: Democrats are taking on Democrats in this week's episode of The Horse Race. First, Andy Metzger of State House News Service details some tension between Senate President Karen Spilka and Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo in the wrap up of legislative loose ends. Then the Dorchester Reporter's Jennifer Smith returns to breakdown this week's debate between incumbent Congressman Mike Capuano and his primary challenger Ayanna Pressley. Plus, State House News Service reporter Matt Murphy checks back in on the race for secretary of state, and whether or not challenger Josh Zakim has sustained any momentum against incumbent Bill Galvin. Subscribe and listen on iTunes and Sound Cloud
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