BOSTON -- They were the twin hallmarks of Deval Patrick's meteoric rise -- state-of-the-art Internet technology married to an old-fashioned winning personal style. Now the Democratic governor, beset by a slew of public foibles and private worries, is hoping the same strengths can help get his administration back on solid footing. On Saturday, Patrick began a series of eight "town meeting" style forums across the state designed to help him rally loyal backers to push back against the established politicians and lobbyists he says are trying to undermine his agenda. "It's you're government. It's your civic responsibility. And it's your moment in time," Patrick told the crowd, made up largely of well-wishers, who turned out to hear him. Also Saturday, Patrick's campaign staff launched a revamped web site designed to make it easier for average citizens to pitch ideas to Patrick. Patrick's efforts to remind his supporters why they backed him as a candidate comes as he struggles with the realities of governing and tries to recover from some of his early blunders -- including his decision to upgrade his official car to a Cadillac and redecorate his office with pricey drapes. Even more crucial for Patrick is a series of looming battles he faces with leaders in the House and Senate as he pushes a budget plan that relies on the state closing hundreds of millions of dollars in what he calls corporate tax "loopholes." House Speaker Salvador DiMasi, D-Boston, said he opposes the loophole closings and new Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, said the Senate version of the budget won't include them. Patrick urged those gathered at the forum to press the case for the loophole-closings, which he said are needed to close a $1.3 billion spending gap and fund some of his key initiatives.
Maybe he'd better hope that Rumplestiltskin can spin his crap into gold.
Posted by: JoninNH
Wolfman, that's fucking priceless! LMAO!
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