The blame will lie with the voters of Massachusetts.
If they want to vote for higher taxes and a governor soft on crime, then they deserve what they get.
And thousands more will move out of Massachusetts.
I agree with Howie that Mitt Romney must bear considerable blame for this development. He let his ambition cloud his judgment - a common enough failing for a politician. But worse, he failed to help the Republicans build on past successes when such was still possible. As a result, Mass. Republicans are in worse shape than at any time since 1980, and the dire situation stands to deteriorate further. If there are any Republicans left, that is.