MA-01 debate broadcast woes — New 2020 poll: WARREN leads TRUMP — PRESSLEY’s Spanish language ads
08/22/2018 06:55 AM EDT
By Lauren Dezenski (ldezenski@politico.com; @laurendezenski) and Brent D. Griffiths (bgriffiths@politico.com; @BrentGriffiths)
GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS.
NEW THIS MORNING: "Poll: Trump trails several Democratic prospects in 2020 match-up," from POLITICO's Steven Shepard: "Against the two best-known candidates — former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) — Trump trails by 12 percentage points and is mired in the low 30s...Trump also trails Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)...but by a smaller margin, 34 percent to 30 percent. A plurality of voters, 36 percent, are undecided."
DEBATING, BUT NOT FOR ALL TO SEE — In another of the state's Democrat-on-Democrat primary battles taking place this year, Rep. Richard Neal will debate his Democratic primary challenger Tahirah Amatul-Wadud for the first time this afternoon. But there's a hitch: While the debate is televised, many viewers in the westernmost Massachusetts congressional district won't actually be able to watch the debate on their televisions.
For a region all too familiar with telecom issues, the issue revolves around western Mass' Albany media market and cable providers.
Cable and TV provider Spectrum Communications recently dropped WWLP from its cable lineup in the Berkshires, saying that the Springfield NBC affiliate adjacent to New York duplicated content with the Albany NBC affiliate also in that media market, according to the Berkshire Eagle.
Today's debate will also reportedly be posted online once it concludes.
This is the first face-to-face debate between Ways and Means ranking Democrat Neal, the most senior lawmaker in the Massachusetts delegation, and Amatul-Wadud, the Our Revolution-backed attorney challenging him. They will debate once more before Primary Day on Sept. 4, hosted by public broadcasting channel WGBY in Springfield on Aug. 30. And that channel is carried in the Berkshires.
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TODAY — Rep. Jim McGovern continues his eighth annual cross-district farm tour — GOP Senate contender John Kingston's Boston campaign stops include Fenway Park this afternoon. No word on whether he will chuck a corndog for a Fenway Frank — Former President Bill Clinton discusses his new novel "The President is Missing" at the Martha's Vineyard Book Festival Author's Series tonight.
ON THE STUMP —
- "Ayanna Pressley rolls out Spanish-language TV ads," by Michael Levenson, Boston Globe: "City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who is being vastly outspent on the airwaves by Representative Michael Capuano, released the first ad of her campaign last week, a Spanish-language spot that touts her work on behalf of immigrants and the Latino community. Pressley's campaign hopes the new 30-second spot on Telemundo and Univision will help her energize Latino voters before the Sept. 4 primary."
- "Massie paid out of pocket for public funds bond," by Matt Murphy, State House News Service: "In addition to the $15,000 he loaned his campaign in July just to keep the operation afloat as he waited for public financing to come through, Democrat for governor Robert Massie paid an additional $9,000 out of his own pocket for a bond to secure the public funds in an apparent violation of state campaign finance law."
- "Nurses rally for ballot initiative on staffing, target hospital execs," by Priyanka Dayal McCluskey, Boston Globe: "The Massachusetts Nurses Association, the labor union behind the statewide ballot question to increase nurse staffing in hospitals, slammed hospital executives Tuesday for opposing the measure. The ballot question would set strict limits on the numbers of patients assigned to hospital nurses. Union officials say it's necessary to ensure that patients receive safe care. Hospital executives say the policy is ill-conceived and enormously costly, and they have been paying for television ads that make that argument."
- "DA candidates work to distinguish themselves at debate ahead of 3-way primary," by Amanda Drane, The Berkshire Eagle: "The three candidates for Berkshire District Attorney battled it out in a debate on Monday night. The candidates are District Attorney Paul Caccaviello, who succeeded David Capeless in March and has worked over two decades in the Berkshire District Attorney's Office; Andrea Harrington, who's worked as an attorney for 15 years, including in post-conviction work for people on death row, defense work in juvenile court and labor law; and Judith Knight, who's worked for 30 years as an attorney, including work as a defense attorney, prosecutor and legal mediator."
- "Mass Retirees Endorses Mike Capuano for Reelection," from Mass Retirees: "As a senior member of Congress, Mike Capuano now plays a direct role in the House leadership. The clout can only be achieved through years of hard work and dedication, during which time one's reputation is formed. Mike's seniority will have a direct positive impact on the people of his district, as well as Massachusetts as a whole."
- Healey, Wu endorse Sánchez for re-election, from the Jeff Sánchez campaign: On Tuesday, Attorney General Maura Healey and Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu announced their endorsement of State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez's campaign for re-election. Sánchez, the highest-ranking Latino elected official in Massachusetts, chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, where he is charged with leading the budget process. He is an experienced healthcare policy expert, having worked on legislation ensuring nearly 98% of the state's population has access to affordable healthcare and passing legislation to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities.
THE TSONGAS ARENA —
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK - Former State Senator Jen Flanagan Endorses Rufus Gifford for Congress, from the Gifford campaign: Flanagan, who represented the Worcester and Middlesex District in the Senate from 2009 to 2017, said: "Rufus has the federal experience that is unmatched in this race, and has a vision for the district and our country that will benefit all families in the 3rd district. On everything from addressing the opioid epidemic to creating good-paying manufacturing jobs, Rufus' policy agenda is smart and ambitious. I've been lucky to get to know Rufus over the course of this campaign, and I realized quickly that he is not your typical politician. He's a breath of fresh air in our politics."
- "Only one can win: 3rd District Democrats seek a winning strategy," by Lisa Kashinsky, Eagle-Tribune:"After months of campaigning and millions in fundraising, candidates for the 3rd Congressional District have reached the home stretch before the Democratic primary. Ten Democrats are slated to appear on the Sept. 4 ballot, a crowded field filled with like-minded policies and no clear front-runner just two weeks before voters hit the polls."
- "Haverhill Rep. Mirra Endorses Rick Green in Third District Race: 'Man of Action,'" by Allison Corneau, WHAV: "Local state Rep. Lenny Mirra is lending his support to republican candidate Rick Green as the Pepperell-based business owner prepares for the September 4 congressional primary. This week, the 2nd district representative who advocates for residents of Haverhill, Boxford and Georgetown, among other cities, issued an endorsement calling Green 'the right candidate' to bring change to the area. He also praised Green's efforts to rebuild local infrastructure and combat the opioid crisis. "
- L'Italien Earns Endorsement from Clean Water Action, First National Environmental Group to Back MA-3 Candidate, from the L'Italien campaign: State senator Barbara L'Italien, the only candidate in the Third Congressional District field with a record of standing up for the environment as a legislator and alongside grassroots organizers, on Monday announced she has earned the endorsement of Clean Water Action.
- Littleton Selectman Chase Gerbig Endorses Juana Matias in Third Congressional District, from the Matias campaign: "Citing her strong principles and commitment to service, Littleton Selectman Chase Gerbig today endorsed State Representative Juana Matias in her bid for Massachusetts' Third Congressional District. The endorsement comes on the heels of an endorsement from the Ashby Democratic Town Committee.
DATELINE BEACON HILL —
- "State refuses to referee marijuana testing dispute," by Dan Adams, Boston Globe: "It was a cornerstone of the pitch for legalizing marijuana in Massachusetts: Mandated laboratory testing would ensure that cannabis products sold in regulated stores are free of pesticides, mold, and other contaminants. Behind the scenes, however, a bitter scientific and business feud has split into two camps the state's four marijuana testing labs, which currently serve medical dispensaries and will soon join the lucrative recreational market."
- "Massachusetts may get a step closer to retail marijuana shops, so 'you all can chill,' top regulator says," by Gintautas Dumcius, MassLive.com: "Licenses for Massachusetts marijuana testing labs -- a crucial link that's been missing in the supply chain for retail pot -- are on the agenda of state regulators. The Cannabis Control Commission is set to meet Thursday at 1 p.m., with independent testing lab licenses for CDX Analytics LLC in Salem and MCR Labs LLC in Framingham on the agenda. Recreational marijuana must be independently tested before it's sold in Massachusetts, but no labs are currently licensed."
- "Baker: Dangerousness hearings a priority," by Colin A. Young, State House News Service: "Expected to talk about cancer research and philanthropy, Gov. Charlie Baker instead found himself Tuesday morning trying to earn support from a sports talk radio show for forthcoming legislation dealing with criminal dangerousness. After a brief discussion of cancer treatment advances and President Donald Trump, Minihane raised the topic of criminal suspects who commit crimes while out on bail and the judges who make the decisions around bail."
DATELINE D.C. —
- "Political Notes: Keating to hold town hall forum in Brewster," by Geoff Spillane, Cape Cod Times: "U.S. Rep. William Keating, D-Mass., will hold a town hall meeting in Brewster next week.The meeting will be moderated by state Rep. Sarah Peake, D-Provincetown, and will be hosted by Cape Cod Women for Change, Indivisible Outer Cape, Lower Cape Indivisible and the Social Justice Committee of First Parish Brewster Unitarian Universalist Church."
THE WARREN REPORT —
- "Warren proposes sweeping crackdown on lobbying," by Zachary Warmbrodt, POLITICO: "Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday unveiled sweeping anti-corruption legislation to tackle what she called a widespread 'crisis of faith' in how Washington works, sparked by extensive corporate lobbying. The proposed lobbying overhaul, which will give Warren a fresh opening to pummel President Donald Trump for failing to fulfill his pledge to 'drain the swamp,' is the latest in a series of ambitious policy proposals that the Massachusetts Democrat has been floating, fueling speculation that she's gearing up for a 2020 presidential run."
FRONT PAGE PLAY — Herald: "SQUEEZE PLAY" — Globe: "Cohen implicates Trump in payments to two women," "Comm. Ave. work was exception on construction," "Manafort found guilty of fraud from thicket from overseas accounts, jobs," "Differences in testing raise questions on safety of pot," "Far from bright lights, hooray for Hillywood."
THE LOCAL ANGLE —
- "Sports economists: $101M WooSox stadium deal unlikely to beat the odds," by Grant Welker, Worcester Business Journal: "Sports economists across the country sharply criticized Worcester's plan to borrow $101 million to build a ballpark and surrounding hotel development to entice the Pawtucket Red Sox to move to the Canal District, saying Monday public benefits of such stadium deals are often minimal and the spillover effects overstated. 'It virtually never works,' said Nola Agha, a professor at the University of San Francisco who has written about economic effects of minor league stadiums."
- "To land PawSox deal, Worcester found a leading critic of publicly-funded ballparks, then hired him," by Dan Glaun, MassLive.com: "Last November, when the city of Worcester hired consultants to craft a relocation deal for the Pawtucket Red Sox, they went to one of the most influential skeptics of publicly financed stadiums: Smith College Professor Andrew Zimbalist. For more than two decades Zimbalist has been a bespectacled Cassandra of sports economics, warning cities about the pitfalls and underwhelming benefits of taxpayer-funded stadiums."
- "'I'm here because something troubles me,' says Bravehearts GM at 1st public discussion of Worcester PawSox deal," by Melissa Hanson, MassLive.com: "As the Worcester City Council sat down and debated the pending Worcester Red Sox deal, there was one topic that kept coming up to the plate: How does this affect the Worcester Bravehearts. Dave Peterson, the general manager of the Bravehearts, stood in front of the council to deliver an emotional statement, his frustration coming through in his voice."
- "Immigrants testify about ordeal of detention, separation from families," by Maria Cramer, Boston Globe: "The two women were called before Judge Mark Wolf during a second day of hearings to determine the fate of a lawsuit the women have filed with three other immigrants against the Department of Homeland Security. The five plaintiffs, along with their spouses, are asking Wolf to file an injunction against ICE to prevent the agency from arresting them and detaining them as they seek legal status through their spouses."
- "Cardinal O'Malley: 'I accept responsibility' for aide not showing me letter accusing colleague of abuse," by Jules Crittenden, Boston Herald: "Cardinal Sean O'Malley, facing accusations of ignoring a priest's letter that warned him three years ago about an allegedly predatory fellow cardinal, [Monday] issued a statement saying it was an oversight by his secretary. Ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 88, was stripped of his title in June after the Vatican found sex abuse allegations against him to be credible."
- "Live from the BPL: Babson's Kerry Healey On The Future Of Higher Ed," by Kirk Carapezza, WGBH:"WGBH higher education correspondent and managing editor Kirk Carapezza sits down with Babson College's first female president, Kerry Healey, to discuss current trends in higher education, the rising cost of college, and what's next for President Healey after her upcoming retirement in 2019."
DID THE HOME TEAM WIN? No! The Red Sox fell to the Indians 6-3.
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