POLITICO Massachusetts Playbook: Outsider politics in governor's race – PAWSOX to Worcester? – SETTI’s back in the mix
Outsider politics in governor's race – PAWSOX to Worcester? – SETTI’s back in the mix
08/17/2018 06:59 AM EDT
By Lauren Dezenski (ldezenski@politico.com; @laurendezenski) and Brent D. Griffiths (bgriffiths@politico.com; @BrentGriffiths)
GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS.
OUTSIDER POLITICS - The two Democratic candidates for governor, Bob Massie and Jay Gonzalez, met in a debate Thursday night that served to highlight their major divide comes not necessarily from their policy substance, but from their style.
Much of that comes from the insider/outsider perspective as it related to the state legislature, with Massie casting himself as a Beacon Hill outsider unafraid to criticize Democratic leadership, and Gonzalez falling closer to the seat of power from his time in the Patrick administration.
"The Democrats are out of touch with what's going around, and I'll say that as someone who admires many of the people on the legislature," Massie said. "But here's the reality: The Democratic Party needs to open up. It needs to grow. It needs to be in touch with its younger members. It needs to be in touch with the millions of people who are hurting in this state, and not playing games and enabling the governor."
Gonzalez, who previously served as former Gov. Deval Patrick's budget chief has held off on criticizing the legislature like Massie, or their former other opponent, Setti Warren. Gonzalez said the legislature "needed to be pushed," but ultimately put the burden on whoever sits in the corner office. "Right now, we have a governor who isn't asking them to do anything," Gonzalez said. "If there's a governor who's providing leadership and some healthy tension, working in collaboration with the legislature and other stakeholders, we could get big things done — and we have to."
The two candidates also differed on congestion pricing for roadways and rent control.
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ON THE STUMP -
- "Editorial endorsements: Charlie Baker, Bob Massie merit nomination for governor," by Herald staff, The Boston Herald: "Gov. Charlie Baker has performed the unenviable task of working with the opposing party in both the Massachusetts House and Senate for the benefit of the hard-working residents of the Bay State. On the Democratic side, though there is little in his ideology that we are in agreement with, his relentless, lifelong, passionate pursuit of causes he believes in makes Bob Massie the optimal choice as the Democratic nominee for governor of Massachusetts."
- "Voters in 7th Congressional District must choose wisely," by Melvin B. Miller, The Bay State Banner: "With his seniority, Capuano will undoubtedly become chairman of a congressional committee if the Democrats become the majority party in the House this November. Unfortunately, the Boston City Council lacks the power equivalent to Congress to enable members to develop substantial government projects. Undoubtedly, if given an opportunity, Pressley would do well in Congress over time. It's up to the sophisticated voter to determine whether it's prudent to sacrifice the performance already provided by Capuano for perceived racial or gender progress."
- "What the Capuano-Pressley Primary Says About Boston," by David S. Bernstein, Boston Magazine: "It's not that the race is another bellwether of national trends or a referendum on the whiteness and maleness of our representatives—or at least not just those things. The real thrill of this contest is more local: It's a direct challenge to the way we do politics here. By running against the popular 10-term incumbent, Pressley, a 44-year-old black woman from Chicago, has shaken up a local political establishment that she'd previously always worked within."
- "Anatomy of a smear," by Jack Sullivan, CommonWealth Magazine: "[Secretary of State Bill] Galvin, facing a credible primary challenge for the first time in a dozen years and only the second time since he won the office in 1994, has over the last week made a big issue out of an Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee (IEPAC) that he claims was set up for the sole benefit of his challenger, Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim. Galvin's only evidence for his dark money allegation is the fact Drew Beres, listed as the chairman and sole contact for the Forward in Mass IEPAC, has given money to Zakim in the past and hasn't given money to any other Massachusetts politicians. Beres, however, has given money to other Massachusetts pols."
- "Abortion, the death penalty and 15 'no-show' votes. This is the primary for Secretary of State." by Milton J. Valencia, Boston Globe: "With only weeks before the Sept. 4 primary, and following a rancorous first televised debate Tuesday, the campaigns advertisements for Galvin and Zakim illustrate just how divisive the race has become."
- "Bob Massie: Baker Gets An 'F' On Climate Change," by Bob Oakes and Yasmin Amer, WBUR: "It's less than three weeks until the Massachusetts primaries, with two Democrats facing off in the governor's race. Morning Edition spoke with Jay Gonzalez, a former Cabinet official in the Patrick administration, and today it's environmentalist Bob Massie."
- "Baker faces pushback over fundraiser for Lyons," by Christian M. Wade, Eagle-Tribune: "Gov. Charlie Baker will headline a fundraising event for Andover state Rep. Jim Lyons, which has drawn criticism from Democrats and liberal groups who point out that the Republican conservative has bucked the governor on transgender protections, abortion and LGBT rights. Baker, also a Republican, will deliver the keynote speech Lyons' fundraiser at the Lanam Club in Andover on Aug. 27, his campaign said."
- "Secretary of State Bill Galvin Announces Endorsement by Senator Joan Lovely," from the Galvin campaign: "Today State Senator Joan Lovely endorsed Secretary of State Bill Galvin in his bid for re-election. Senator Lovely represents the Second Essex District and serves as Vice Chair of Senate Ways and Means, Chair of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight."
- "Secretary of State Bill Galvin Announces Endorsement by Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts," from the Galvin campaign: Today Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin announced that he has been endorsed by the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (PFFM). PFFM is a public employee union and represents more than 12,000 active and retired professional firefighters.
- Setti Warren, Former Mayor of Newton, Set to Endorse Segun Idowu for 14th Suffolk State Representative, from the Idowu campaign: On Sunday, August 19th, the Idowu campaign will announce a key endorsement by former Newton Mayor Setti Warren at a canvassing event. Immediately following the event, Mayor Warren, Mr. Idowu, volunteers, and supporters will canvass each of the neighborhoods making up the 14th Suffolk encouraging voter participation and support for the Idowu campaign.
THE TSONGAS ARENA -
- "L'Italien fails to list assets in campaign reports," by Christian M. Wade, Eagle-Tribune: "Democrat Barbara L'Italien failed to disclose the source of a $70,000 loan to her congressional campaign in an official disclosure, but acknowledged this week she'd taken the money from a joint account she set up with her late mother. L'Italien, a state senator from Andover, is one of 10 Democrats vying for the 3rd Congressional District seat. She didn't mention the joint account in a required report on her assets filed with the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, despite having listed the loan on campaign finance filings with the Federal Election Commission."
- Tyngsborough town leaders endorse Lori Trahan for Congress, from the Trahan campaign: Lori Trahan, Democrat for Congress, is proud to announce she has received the endorsements of four Tyngsborough selectmen — Chairman Rick Reault, Vice Chairman Steven Nocco, Selectwoman Hillari Wennerstrom, and Selectman David Robson.
DATELINE BEACON HILL -
- "Gov. Baker sees progress in drug crisis," by Tanner Stening, Cape Cod Times: "Days after signing the second major bill of his administration dealing with opioid abuse prevention and treatment, Gov. Charlie Baker told those on the front lines of the Cape and Islands drug crisis that the state is making progress. Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito spoke with first responders Thursday at a forum at the Falmouth Art Center, touting the recent legislation and the work of addiction treatment organizations such as the Falmouth-based Gosnold Inc."
- "Who will replace Glynn at Massport?" by Bruce Mohl, CommonWealth Magazine: "Tom Glynn formally announced his resignation on Wednesday as the CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority, putting one of the best jobs in state government up for grabs. Baker administration officials were tight-lipped about who might replace Glynn, but initial speculation focused on two of the governor's cabinet secretaries - Stephanie Pollack, the secretary of transportation, and Jay Ash, the secretary of housing and economic development."
- "Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signs bill to improve Alzheimer's care," by Shira Schoenberg, MassLive.com: "Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a law to improve the way doctors diagnose and care for Alzheimer's patients. According to advocates for the bill, less than half of patients who have Alzheimer's are properly diagnosed today, and of those, fewer than half are properly informed of their diagnosis."
DATELINE D.C. -
- "Pelosi, Under Threat in Her Own Party, Says She Is Building Bridge to New Leaders," by Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin, The New York Times: "Representatives Seth Moulton of Massachusetts and Kathleen Rice of New York have been leading a group of insurgents who are urging Democratic candidates to pledge that they will not support Ms. Pelosi for speaker. A larger, diffuse group of old-guard lawmakers, including Representatives John Larson of Connecticut, Ed Perlmutter of Colorado and Michael E. Capuano of Massachusetts, have been holding meetings and carrying on text-message conversations about spurring change after the midterms, according to several participants in the conversations."
- "Local farmers talk milk pricing, labor with Richard Neal," by Max Marcus and Diane Broncaccio, The Daily Hampshire Gazette: "Congressman Richard Neal heard directly from farmers affected by federal policies as part of a tour Tuesday intended to help him understand the interests of those he represents. Neal and Daniel Smiarowski, Massachusetts district director of the US Department of Agriculture, stopped at Sunbrite Farm and Eden Pond Farm in Bernardston, as well as Outlook Farm and Market in Westhampton, as part of an annual farm tour in the First Congressional District."
WOOD WAR — Herald: "RESPECT" — Globe: "Trump hits back at defense of press," "Charges mount against Springfield suspect," "Many may get retrials on OUI," "A deepening concern," "A GLORIOUS VOICE FROM THE SOUL."
THE LOCAL ANGLE -
- "BREAKING: PawSox Moving to Worcester; Announcement Happening Friday in Canal District," by Patrick Sargent, This Week in Worcester: " It's official. In just a few years, the Pawtucket Red Sox will relocated to Worcester and play in a newly constructed stadium in the city's Canal District. According to multiple sources, the City will make an official announcement [today]."
- "Worcester ready to welcome PawSox," by The Lowell Sun: "The PawSox have called McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, R.I., home for the past 48 years, but last year, after legislators did not approve a deal for a new stadium, the team announced it would enter into negotiations with cities outside of Rhode Island. Worcester has long been rumored as a possible landing site and PawSox chairman Larry Lucchino has been spotted in the city a number of times this summer."
- "NRC: Pilgrim staff worked more hours than allowed," by Christine Legere, Cape Cod Times: "Personnel at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station worked more hours than allowed by federal regulations on 19 occasions, according to the latest inspection report from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, analyzing plant performance between December and April. Federal law prohibits nuclear plant workers from working more than 16 hours in a 24-hour period, 72 hours in any seven-day period, and exceeding a weekly average of 54 hours over a six-week averaging period."
- "Boston activists strategize on housing affordability," by Yawu Miller, The Bay State Banner: "The boom times for Boston's building trades show no signs of abating, with high-end towers such as One Dalton Street advertising units for as much as $40 million. At an event to mark the "topping off" — the completion of the steel work on the top level of the 742-foot hotel and condo tower — Mayor Martin Walsh said the city's latest luxury high-rise will benefit the city's supply of lower income units, noting that the developers would be paying into funds that would support 28 affordable units. "
- "Photos: In Honduras, Getting A Sense Of The Impact Of U.S. Immigration Policies," by Jesse Costa, WBUR: "WBUR photographer Jesse Costa and reporter Shannon Dooling are reporting from Honduras as a delegation of Massachusetts politicians and immigration advocates travel to Honduras and El Salvador. On Wednesday, the pair will begin reporting from El Salvador."
- "Boston Herald lays off most of its advertising reps," by Don Seiffert, Boston Business Journal: "Digital First Media, the parent company of the Boston Herald, is laying off nine advertising representatives at the paper in what's being called a "consolidation" of the department with others at the company."
- "Koutoujian, other sheriffs look to assist inmates addicted to opiates," by Colin A. Young, State House News Service: "As five sheriffs work to establish a pilot program to expand medication-assisted treatment for inmates addicted to opiates, the Barnstable County sheriff's office has brought new voices to the discussion of the program's efficacy -- those of inmates themselves. The opioid addiction treatment law signed by Gov. Charlie Baker last week calls for correctional facilities in Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk and Franklin counties to run a three-year medication-assisted treatment (MAT) pilot program beginning September 2019."
ALWAYS A MASSACHUSETTS CONNECTION - "Kellyanne Conway's anti-Trump husband is from Mass." by James Pindell, Boston Globe: "George Conway may be best known for his anti-Trump antics on Twitter, or being married to one of Trump's most prominent aides, Kellyanne Conway. But George Conway is also a native of Massachusetts. He attended Marlborough High School and Harvard College but moved away after he graduated at the age of 20."
THE HOME TEAM DID NOT PLAY YESTERDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - to Kate Norton of CK Strategies, The Boston Globe's Eric Moskowitz, and program manager Amy Deveau.
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