Murray to Resign June 2; Patrick Calls Him 'Outstanding Partner'
Outgoing lieutenant governor said recent controversies had nothing to do with decision to resign.
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Lt. Gov. Tim Murray to Resign
CBS Boston reports Murray has a new job lined up already.
UPDATE, 12:15 p.m.: The Massachusetts Republican Party was quick to jump on the reports about Murray's resignation, saying Murray is trying "to outrun the scandal that dogs him" in a statement on their website. MassGOP attempted to liken Murray's exit to that of former House Speaker Thomas Finneran, who was convicted of obstruction of justice in 2007. “History doesn’t always repeat itself, but in this case it looks like Tim Murray is following the same path as a previous, disgraced Democratic official,” said Nate Little MassGOP Executive Director in the scathing statement. “Only time will tell if Murray follows the Finneran playbook to the end, complete with indictment and guilty plea.” UPDATE, 10:45 a.m.: Boston.com has updated their …
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Sunday, November 18, 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?
Lt. Governor Tim Murray couldn't 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. 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 his concession speech. Who do you think should run …
Harry Birmingham
12:58 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
I no longer vote in Mass. having moved north but I do have to agree that the states of Mass. & N.H. should heavily invest in the Toyota Prius for transportation use. The cost of mileage alone would save a fortune . Based on the Prius savings the pols who use their m/v's should be paid accordingly for their mileage to go back and forth to work. The only draw back is that the cars are light on the … more ›
Donna Reed
5:47 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
Way to go ! more ›