Instituted martial law, received no backlash from the media or the public.
That's exactly what this Administration is looking for in leadership.
Patrick shut down the public transit system AND told people not to drive not just in the wake of the bombings, but also during the blizzard in Feb. (oh great, I’m told if I drive I could face a $1000 fine and/or a year in jail, and public transit is closed—how the hell do I get home from work?)