Article snippet: For pols who shunned Donald Trump’s candidacy, 2017 has been an annus horribilis. Except, of course, for Governor Baker. Some Boston residents received a poll in recent days asking questions about a hypothetical matchup between Ayanna Pressley and Michael Capuano. capital source The endorsement comes at a critical time for candidate Jay Gonzalez. One of the City Council’s most high-profile acts of the year still sits in the hands of Mayor Martin Walsh. capital source Wednesday’s meeting was the council’s last of the year, before a new council is sworn in on Jan. 1. Capital Source On Wednesday, they were celebrated with tears and cheers, and praised for their service on the City Council during their last hearing as councilors. CAPITAL SOURCE Seth Gitell will succeed current chief of staff James Eisenberg. capital source Scott Lively is not just leaving his fate to his God, as he told the Globe when he ran for governor as an independent in 2014. capital source Charlie Baker’s aides say he is “disappointed” the Republican National Committee decided this week to provide financial support to Moore. capital source As it has for years, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, which arranged and will lead the tour, is also paying the tab for the lawmakers — a price tag that can reach as high $6000 a person. Ground Game The multi-stop tour aims to corral Bernie Sanders’s supporters to back new party leadership. © 2017 Boston Globe Media... Link to the full article to read more