... Baker sounds quite reasonable, and could be a threat to incumbent Deval Patrick:Republican Charles D. Baker officially entered the governor’s race this morning, filing his paperwork and then swiftly launching into an attack of Governor Deval Patrick’s handling of the state’s budget and economy.
I'd say that Baker is definitely a candidate to keep an eye on...
Baker immediately pledged not to raise taxes as governor, and even said he would try to lower the state’s increased sales tax – which will go from 5 percent to 6.25 percent on Saturday – if he is elected.
“I’m a no new taxes candidate,” he said, adding later for the TV cameras, “Read my lips, no new taxes.”
He said he was prochoice and was in favor of gay marriage – “My brother’s gay, and he’s married, and he lives in Massachusetts, so I’m for it. Is that straight enough?”
He also said he was in favor of the death penalty, which puts him at odds with Patrick.
Exit question: will Republican voters in Massachusetts vote for someone who is unabashedly pro-choice and pro-marriage equality? I know we are talking about Massachusetts and everything, but I wonder if Baker can get the votes -- even in the bluest of states.
Head nod: Vast Variety
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