MA-07's August twist – Our Revolution Mass. backs MASSIE – ZAKIM raises stakes on campaign accord
08/16/2018 07:05 AM EDT
By Lauren Dezenski (ldezenski@politico.com; @laurendezenski) and Brent D. Griffiths (bgriffiths@politico.com; @BrentGriffiths)
GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS.
THE AUGUST TWIST - In a race marked by few surprises — or deep policy differences between the two candidates — the hours before the final debate between Rep. Mike Capuano and Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley delivered an unexpected twist: The emergence of a clip of Capuano, speaking at a community meeting late last year, criticizing NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protest against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem. As Capuano put it in the clip posted 10 months ago, it "was the wrong in the way he [Kaepernick] raised the issue."
Asked about the clip during the debate Wednesday night, Capuano defended his remarks. "I personally think if you're going to raise an issue like that, you should do it in a way that brings people in," Capuano said. "I thought that particular action divided America, because he chose to do it on the national anthem. I understand what he's doing. I actually agree with the concept of what he's doing, I just thought it could have been done in a way that brings more people into the discussion, rather than actually anger an awful lot of America."
Pressley disagreed, noting that she "stands in solidarity" with those protesters. "It's necessary that we are disruptive right now and making people uncomfortable," she said. "The issue of police brutality and disproportionate brutality and murder of black men strikes at the soul and consciousness of this country."
The MA-07 district that Capuano currently represents is the state's only majority-minority district, meaning the majority of its residents are non-white. Wednesday night's debate also revealed a rift between the two candidates over criminal justice and funding for the proposed border wall.
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TODAY - WGBH News holds its final debate of its marquee pre-primary debate week, this time between Democratic gubernatorial contenders Jay Gonzalez and Bob Massie - NBC Boston, NBC Sports Boston, Telemundo Boston, and NECN break ground on a new NBCUniversal Boston Media Center at Needham Crossing Business Park - Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito is scheduled to speak at the OneCape Summit in Harwich hosted by the Cape Cod Commission.
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THE TSONGAS ARENA -
- "T-rex, 'Rocky' and recidivism feature in UTEC's 3rd District forum," by Chris Lisinski, The Lowell Sun: "At this late stage in the 3rd Congressional District race, with just three weeks until the primary election, voters have had dozens of chances to learn about candidates at meet-and-greets, forums and debates. It took until Wednesday night, though, to get a campaign event featuring a Tyrannosaurus rex, moderators wearing American-flag robes and a DJ spinning top-40 hits, all while candidates spoke about recidivism and mental health."
- Rufus Gifford releases new TV ad, "Standing for Something," from the Gifford campaign: Building on his previous two ads, Gifford again strikes an optimistic and hopeful tone for his closing argument, He says in the ad: "American values are under attack by the Trump administration. And the Democratic Party has to stand for something, not just against something. And that's what we've tried to do in this campaign: tear down walls; humanize the work; present a bold, a hopeful, and an aspirational agenda; make people understand we are going to go to Washington and fight for them." The ad can be seen here: https://youtu.be/VnXpN77uMdw
- State Rep. Harold Naughton Endorses Rufus Gifford for Congress, from the Gifford campaign: Naughton, who represents the 12th Worcester District, said, "Rufus understands the needs and concerns of our communities while also having the high-level national experience to actually get things done for us in Washington. That combination is critical."
ON THE STUMP -
- 'A Serious Campaign': Capuano And Pressley Make Final Pushes To Get Out Vote," by Simón Rios, WBUR: "By vote tallies, Pressley is one of Boston's most popular city councilors. Now, in a 7th Congressional District race that's getting national attention, she wants to take to Washington her vision of greater equality in the district, which is one of the most diverse in the state. 'This is arguably, if not the most, progressive seat in our country, and that means we should be leading, we should be innovating, we should be bold, we should be legislating, and I want to do that work with you,' she says to cheers from supporters."
- "Keating among Democrats facing progressive primary challengers," by Neal Simpson, The Patriot Ledger: "Congressman William Keating will face his first primary opponent in six years next month as he and other Democrats across the country face challenges from a new cohort of progressive candidates seeking to harness voter frustration with established politicians. William Cimbrelo, a former chemical engineer who identifies as a democratic socialist, has drawn a sharp contrast with Keating by adopting a broad platform of progressive proposals, including single-payer healthcare, guaranteed college or vocational education and the abolishment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement."
- "Senate candidate John Kingston visits the southern border — not far from his timeshare," by Matt Stout, Boston Globe: "With just weeks before the US Senate primary, John Kingston spent Wednesday in San Diego — the 'front lines of our border,' he said — to speak directly with border patrol agents there. His selection of the sun-splashed southern California setting was also a convenient one: The Republican owns a piece of a Spanish Colonial-style villa at the local Four Seasons resort — just a few dozen miles from those same front lines."
- "Our Revolution endorses Bob Massie," from the Massie campaign: "At a critical moment in Massachusetts' Democratic primary for governor, Our Revolution-Massachusetts (ORMA), an affiliate of Senator Bernie Sanders' progressive political organization, has announced their endorsement of Bob Massie. 'Bob will give Democrats the best chance to beat Baker in November. He can build a broad-based progressive coalition and implement real change for the future we deserve!' the group said in a press release."
- "Jay Gonzalez: Baker Is 'Dragging Massachusetts Backwards," by Bob Oakes and Yasmin Amer, WBUR: "Baker is widely expected to win the Republican primary race against pastor Scott Lively. If he does, Baker would then run against one of two Democratic challengers: environmentalist Bob Massie or former Deval Patrick budget chief Jay Gonzalez. Both Democratic candidates spoke to Morning Edition, starting with Gonzalez."
- Democrat Jay Gonzalez Condemns Baker's Support of Representative Jim Lyons, Gonzalez to Protest Event Outside Lyons Fundraiser Featuring Charlie Baker, from the Gonzalez campaign : "Jim Lyons has a long and well documented history fighting against LGBTQ and women's rights. Lyons has vocally opposed abortion rights and recently voted against a bill that would ban the torturous practice of gay-conversion therapy here in Massachusetts. Lyons is also a staunch opponent of transgender rights.
... While Governor Baker attends the fundraiser in support of Jim Lyons, Gonzalez and Nguyen will be joined by candidates for the third congressional district, State Senator Barbara L'Italien, and Alexandra Chandler outside the venue. The event is taking place at the Lanam Club on August 27th at 6pm."
- "Zakim challenges Galvin to his own 'Progressive Pledge' in heated secretary of state race," by Milton J. Valencia, Boston Globe: "A day after he was challenged in a rancorous, televised debate to sign a People's Pledge to reject outside campaign spending, Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim said he would. ... With a special condition: that he and Secretary of State William Galvin debate at least three more times before the Sept. 4 primary."
- "Two man contest for 12th Suffolk state rep," by Jennifer Smith, Dorchester Reporter: "It's a primary rematch in the 12th Suffolk District, with incumbent state Rep. Dan Cullinane pointing to five years of legislative advocacy for the community and a hefty bank of support from other elected officials while challenger Jovan Lacet is railing against what he sees as a lack of leadership and diversity in the seat. Lacet, a Mattapan-based attorney, is mounting a second attempt to unseat Cullinane."
- Suffolk DA Candidate Greg Henning Releases TV Ad "Dedicated," from the Henning campaign: Candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney Greg Henning today released a television ad focused on his agenda to keep Suffolk County safe from gun violence, combat the opioid epidemic, and ensure that young people get a second chance. The ad, which will run on cable TV channels between now and the September 4th primary election, is the first television ad in the open race to replace outgoing Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley.
DATELINE BEACON HILL -
- "Baker sours proposal for raw milk sales," by Christian M. Wade, Daily News of Newburyport: "On Beacon Hill, a proposal to expand outlets for raw milk was approved by lawmakers two weeks ago as part of an environmental bond bill. It would allow raw milk sales at farm stands and through community-supported agriculture farms, as well as via home delivery if the dairy farmer has a contract with the buyer. But Gov. Charlie Baker largely rejected the proposal, sending it back to lawmakers as an amendment seeking strict regulations on the niche industry and putting it partially under control of the state Department of Public Health, which has cautioned against expanding raw milk sales."
- "Gun owners group blasts 3D weapons ban," by Christian M. Wade, The Salem News: "A gun owners group is criticizing a directive by Attorney General Maura Healey that outlaws 3D plastic guns in Massachusetts, accusing the Democrat of spreading 'misinformation' and using the issue to score political points. Healey's advisory, issued last week in conjunction with officials in Gov. Charlie Baker's administration and police chiefs, said plastic firearms are illegal under federal and state law because they are untraceable, do not have serial numbers and wouldn't require a background check to print. "
THE WARREN REPORT -
- "Elizabeth Warren has a plan to save capitalism," by Matthew Yglesias, Vox: "Elizabeth Warren has a big idea that challenges how the Democratic Party thinks about solving the problem of inequality. Instead of advocating for expensive new social programs like free college or health care, she's introducing a bill Wednesday, the Accountable Capitalism Act, that would redistribute trillions of dollars from rich executives and shareholders to the middle class — without costing a dime."
- "Companies Shouldn't Be Accountable Only to Shareholders," by Elizabeth Warren, The Wall Street Journal: "The U.S. economy has run this way for decades, partly because of a fundamental change in business practices dating back to the 1980s. On Wednesday I'm introducing legislation to fix it. American corporations exist only because the American people grant them charters. Those charters confer valuable privileges—such as limited legal liability for their owners—that enable businesses to turn a profit."
- "De Blasio meets with Elizabeth Warren at City Hall, divulges first donations to his new federal PAC," by Jillian Jorgensen, The Daily News: "It was a busy day for Mayor de Blasio's national political ambitions. Hizzoner had a sitdown with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, widely considered a potential candidate for President, at City Hall Tuesday — on the same day that he made public the first donations to his new federal political action committee."
MOULTON MATTERS -
- "Moulton: Trump Will Try To Micromanage The VA Out Of Existence," by Tori Bedford, WGBH: " Rep. Seth Moulton criticized the Trump administration's handling of health coverage for veterans, which he describes as a "chronic problem" in the Department of Veterans Affairs. 'What we're worried about is that the Trump administration will try to micromanage the VA out of existence, because that's been their agenda all along; to privatize the VA, to push all VA patients into the private healthcare sector — which is not what veterans want,' Moulton said during an interview with Boston Public Radio Tuesday."
WOOD WAR — Herald: "BITTEN!" — Globe: "Pressley goes on offensive vs. Capuano," "JOURNALISTS ARE NOT THE ENEMY," "HER PROMISE: TO PUSH FOR CHANGE," "Trump critic loses security clearance," "Amazon mum on HQ2, but that can't stop the buzz," "A local win, and a national spotlight," "DRAMATIC RESCUE AFTER SHARK ATTACK ON CAPE."
THE LOCAL ANGLE -
- "Mayor Martin J. Walsh comes out against boycott of Samuel Adams beer," by Brooks Sutherland, Boston Herald: "Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh came out against any boycott of Samuel Adams ale yesterday as Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and others vowed to never drink the Boston Beer Co. product again. Curtatone, in a flurry of tweets, blasted the company's founder, Jim Koch, for meeting with President Trump and other business bigwigs last week to thank the president for tax cuts."
- "Coast to coast, and in between, local news is standing up to Trump's press attacks," by Brian Stelter, CNN: "About 350 newspapers will all have one thing in common on Thursday: A statement supporting the free press and decrying President Trump's attacks against the media. From The Martha's Vineyard Times to the Dallas Morning News... from the Yankton County Observer in South Dakota to the Bangor Daily News in Maine... the papers will all run editorials as part of an effort first proposed by the Boston Globe earlier this month."
- "Mass. firefighters to help combat fires in Western US," by Katie Camero, Boston Globe: "A crew of 20 Massachusetts-based firefighters will join other firefighting crews in Montana to protect structures, build fire breaks, and combat the fires that have blazed across the country's Northern Rocky Mountain region, state officials said Wednesday. Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito are sending the firefighters to provide expertise and assistance to those already fighting the wildland fires, the Department of Conservation and Recreation said in a statement."
- "Scott Brown plays hoops with former Charlestown High star, then takes in a Celine Dion concert in New Zealand," by Travis Andersen, Boston Globe: "Scott Brown, the US ambassador to New Zealand and former senator from Massachusetts, recently hit the hardwood in his diplomatic post to play hoops with a pro team that features a former Charlestown High School basketball standout. On Twitter on Monday, Brown posted a photo of himself posing with New Zealand Breakers boss Matt Walsh and Breakers player Rashid Al-Kaleem, a Dorchester native who starred at Charlestown High and went on to play guard for the University of Florida."
- "Lawrence bars flavored tobacco from bodegas," by Keith Eddings, Eagle-Tribune: "A year-long campaign by a group of high school students to ban flavored tobacco products from bodegas and other markets where children can buy them bore fruit Tuesday when the Board of Health took their advice and voted 3-0 to limit the sale of the products to bars, nightclubs and adults-only tobacco stores. The board also voted unanimously to prohibit smoking at the tobacco stores and to restrict smoking at outdoor construction sites to designated areas."
- "MassMutual removes name from Tower Square in Springfield as new owners reach deal on hotel," by Jim Kinney, MassLive.com: "The letters for "MassMutual" are coming down from Tower Square in what was -- given the current state of the sign Wednesday -- an 'utual' decision between the insurer and the new owners of the 28-story building. MassMutual is removing its name from the Tower Square office building, four months after selling the downtown Springfield skyscraper to a group of investors for $7 million."
DID THE HOME TEAM WIN? No! The Red Sox lost to the Phillies, 7-4.
FRESH OUT OF THE GATE - THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE HORSE RACE: Secretary of State Bill Galvin and his primary challenger Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim met this week for a tense, table-slapping debate. MassLive's Gin Dumcius joins us for a recap on the zesty #debategate. Then CommonWealth Magazine's Michael Jonas has the latest intrigue in the already "cloak and dagger" filled Suffolk County DA race, while Lauren checks in on the Republican primary for Senate. Subscribe and listen on iTunes and Sound Cloud
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