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Saturday, November 17, 2012

TELL US: Who Should Run For Governor?

Governor Deval Patrick won't run again, and Lt. Gov. Tim Murray wants the job. So do Treasurer Steve Grossman and 2010 Republican candidate Charlie Baker. Who do you think should run for governor?

Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray could hold out any longer. On Thursday, he told the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce he'd like to be governor, according to WBUR.  Mind you, he didn't say he would run, just that he wants to be governor. With the election two years away, starting an official campaign now would be a bit premature.  But Murray's not alone. Governor Deval Patrick has said he will not run in 2014, leaving the door open for Murray and a host of other suitors to the office. State treasurer Steve Grossman and 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker have also expressed interest in a run in 2014. And it wasn't so long ago that Scott Brown was greeted with shouts of "Governor!" during is concession speech.  Who do you …

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Jones, Tarr on Tisei's Leadership Team

North Reading' state representative and senator are helping lead Richard Tisei's run for Congress.

As the 6th Congressional District campaign rages forward, Richard Tisei is bringing big names on board his campaign. Team Tisei has announced a Leadership Team made up of former gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker, state Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr and state House Minority Leader Brad Jones. Tarr and Jones both represent North Reading and Jones represents a portion of Reading. Tisei ran as Baker's running mate in 2010. The duo lost that election to Gov. Deval Patrick, but Baker did win the majority of votes in the 6th Congressional District. “I chose Richard Tisei to be my running mate in 2010 because he had an outstanding reputation as an independent minded and effective legislator," Baker said. "That’s exactly the type of person …

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