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Capital - The week in politics and issues

posted onFebruary 26, 2018
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Article snippet: capital source The suit was filed by former Massachusetts governor William F. Weld and two other plaintiffs.  capital source The long trek back from political gadfly to elected office just might be in the cards for Althea Garrison.  Such introductory events are typically bare bones, but Republican John Kingston’s October event was top shelf.   capital source “He’s proven to be a great steward for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” president Sean M. O’Brien said in a telephone interview.  capital source In one of country’s most liberal congressional districts, Baker clocks in at a 66 percent favorable, 18 percent unfavorable rating among respondents.  capital source Gadfly GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Lively sent the party’s executive director, Matthew St. Hilaire, a forceful letter this week.  capital source US Representative Michael E. Capuano leads primary challenger City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, according to a new poll.   Dorcena Forry’s surprise resignation — announced last month — marks the departure of a powerful voice from state politics.  Eileen Donoghue, a lawyer and former Lowell mayor, issued a carefully worded statement in response to Globe inquiries.  State Representative Keiko Orrall said she wants to bring “fiscal responsibility” to the office.  Ground Game The multi-stop tour aims to corral Bernie Sanders’s supporters to back new party leadership.   © 2018 Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC Link to the full article to read more

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