Good week: Don Berwick


In the Democratic primary for governor, Don Berwick has consistently been mired in third place. And as the campaigns of Martha Coakley and Steve Grossman squabble between themselves, Berwick is often above the fray — and out of the spotlight. This week, though, Berwick came out on top. In the latest fundraising reports, which covered the first two weeks of August, Berwick topped Coakley and Grossman — as well as Republican candidate Charlie Baker. Berwick raised $97,000, compared with $83,000 for Grossman, $69,000 for Coakley, and $51,000 for Baker. The question for Berwick: Can he spend it quickly and smartly enough to turn the race around?