Posted on 02/27/2002 6:00:49 AM PST by Jean S
Has Robert Reich, Bill Clintons first secretary of labor, asked the former president and fellow Oxford Rhodes Scholar for his help in his campaign for Massachusetts governor?
Not according to campaign manager Mark Longabaugh, who says: This race is about Robert Reich and the state of Massachusetts, not the former president.
Back in December, Reich told the Boston Herald that Clinton was encouraging about his making the race. Those quotes lit a political fire in the Bay State because Clinton is close to front-runner Steve Grossman, the former national Democratic chairman.
Reich backed off any claim to Clintons backing.
Wonder Why?
Reich was a day late and a dollar "short.
Come on, this is too easy.
I think the others were Stephanapolous, Reno, and Freeh. I can't remember the other one.
I was aware that he needed to pay off his campaign debt in order to run.
Without clinton's support, he may have a chance. YECCH!
I was aware that he needed to pay off his campaign debt in order to run.
My source tells me he will announce very shortly.
No! Bush wouldn't give Lazio a job.
Wonder why?
10 Jan 2002
Newsday Speculates About Lazio Run
Long Island, N.Y. Long Island's Newsday ran an article today speculating on whether Rick Lazio will run for the Congressional seat that made him what Newsday called, "Long Island's Star in Congress."
Lazio, a thoughtful public servant who weighs decisions carefully, has not decided whether to take on the challenge of regaining the seat for Long Islanders. It is not a decision that a conscientious life-long public servant makes lightly. As his record of achievement as a Member indicates, Lazio takes the job seriously and understands its importance to his neighbors and the communities of Long Island.
Lazio, once Assistant Majority Leader and Deputy Whip, is a leading candidate for a leadership post upon regaining his seat in the House. His reunion with the Long Island delegation would boost the delegation's clout tremendously. His suppporters and constituents know his talents and respect his judgment. They will wait and see what he decides and will be ready to to support him no matter what the decision.
My source tells me he will announce very shortly.
I've been told that Lazio has been waiting for Bush's endorsement, which my source says will not come.
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