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Robert Reich Running for Governor of Massachusetts
AP via NYTimes.com ^ | 1/8/02

Posted on 01/08/2002 1:11:44 PM PST by GeneD

Filed at 4:47 p.m. ET

BOSTON (AP) -- Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich is entering the race for governor of Massachusetts, a campaign adviser said Tuesday.

Reich, a Democrat and professor of social and economic policy at Brandeis University, planned to formally announce his candidacy Wednesday, the adviser said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Reich left President Clinton's Cabinet in 1997 and has never run for elective office.

Republican acting Gov. Jane Swift, Massachusetts' first woman governor, is seeking re-election this fall.

Former national party chairman Steve Grossman and former state Sen. Warren Tolman are the only other Democrats so far to have formally announced their candidacies.

Reich raised his profile in Massachusetts in November when he criticized state lawmakers' budget proposals as ``inhumane'' and called Swift ``an embarrassment in terms of her incompetence.''

Last month, Reich circulated an e-mail asking for support and contributions.


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To: TravisBickle
>> I predict he'll be a few votes short

I predict he'll win in a landslide because his opponent is a RINO joke and the state GOP is non-existant.

81 posted on 01/08/2002 5:08:47 PM PST by BillyBoy
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To: GeneD
Robert Reich (left) poses with his mentor, Herbert Dimtwiddle, professor of Cacapoopoo at Amherst.

82 posted on 01/08/2002 5:39:53 PM PST by keithtoo
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To: BillyBoy
I predict he'll win in a landslide because his opponent is a RINO joke and the state GOP is non-existant.

He will win by a landslide. Liberals will vote for him because he is a Democrat who worked with Clinton. Conservatives either will vote for hime or abstain because Weld/Cellucci/Swift line is simply unbearable. Trade Union and ethnic vote will go to him, because he seems to care about working class and families. College related people (there are many of them in Massachusetts) will vote for him because he is a professor. Reagan Democrats will vote for him because they will not be able to stomach Swift's running "mate".

In Massachusetts if you want a sensible person in the office you MUST look for a conservative or moderate Democrat like Silber. Do not look among the Tory Row Republicans.

83 posted on 01/08/2002 5:40:17 PM PST by A. Pole
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To: smileee
Does this weenie have a chance? If so, why, is Massachusettes that hard up?

Our current RINO governor, who took over when Celucci was made ambassador to Canada, is dead meat on a stick politically.

Reich may have a challenge winning the Dem nomination. But if he does, he will be a shoe-in. I would say that the odds of our current governer losing to ANY Dem is virtually 100%.

Remember, this state loved Clinton and loved Gore.

84 posted on 01/08/2002 5:43:59 PM PST by Maceman
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To: Timmy
To tell you the truth, I hope he wins. He is much more conservative (I know he is EXTREMELY LIBERAL) than that dolt of a RINO they have now.

He is a liberal, that's true. At least on economic issues anyway. But he was the most honest member of the Clinton administration, by far. He looked absolutely out of place, and uncomfortable, the couple of times he guest hosted on Crossfire. On one occasion, when he wasn't being partisan, I did hear him admit that the economic boom of the 90's originated in the 80's. I hope he wins too!

85 posted on 01/08/2002 7:35:34 PM PST by planter
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To: Maceman
If he really gets in, I'm looking to N.H. for a home.
86 posted on 01/08/2002 7:42:52 PM PST by theDentist
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To: GeneD
So, what campaign platform is Reich standing on??

[Sorry, I couldn't resist]!!

87 posted on 01/08/2002 8:47:31 PM PST by Skybird
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To: kayak
Rush Limbaugh on his tv program portrayed former Clinton officeholders resembling certain breeds of dogs. Wasn't Reich the one that looked yapping terrier?
88 posted on 01/08/2002 9:14:55 PM PST by lilylangtree
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To: KantianBurke
How man ex Clinton kneepadders are running for some form of public office now?

Many.

Cuomo in NY (Governor)
Reno in FL (Governor)
Bowles in NC (Senator)
Richardson in NM (Governor)
just to name a few, and there are still more.

Kind of reminds me of the "Omen" movies side-plot. Where The Evil One had his minions in various Government positions to protect Dameon. Only this time the evil one has taken human form (Hillary!), and her most trusted aide, at the head of the DNC, is stiving to do the same with her lackeys and toadies.

89 posted on 01/09/2002 3:45:31 AM PST by woofer
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To: theDentist
If he really gets in, I'm looking to N.H. for a home.

Do you prefer present Republican governor and her running mate?

90 posted on 01/09/2002 4:40:27 AM PST by A. Pole
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To: GeneD
I live in Rhode Island and we don't have a viable Republican gubernatorial candidate at this time.Our present Republican governor loves taxes-the more the better.he exhibits zero leadership.The dems who will be running are a typical tax and spend,anti-gun crew of idiots.But all that said,you folks in the People's Republic of Massachusetts have a real reason to not vote-the midget socialist vs.the incompetent blimp.
91 posted on 01/09/2002 4:58:46 AM PST by steamroller
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To: lilylangtree
The terrier was David Bonier, the member of Congress who avowed to go after Gingrich. Since Newt got out of the picture, the terrier has been fairly quiet, though he shows up yapping from time to time.
92 posted on 01/09/2002 6:19:55 AM PST by kayak
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To: GeneD
I thought governships had a height requirement. If not, there should be a sign at every governor's mansion stating, "You must be this tall to ride this ride."
93 posted on 01/09/2002 6:46:28 AM PST by Terry Mross
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To: A. Pole
"Do you prefer present Republican governor and her running mate?"

To Herr Reichhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh? Yes.
But that's the lesser of the two great evils.

94 posted on 01/09/2002 10:03:20 AM PST by theDentist
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