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LISS-RIORDAN TAKES ON MARKEY — Brookline attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan launched her primary challenge against Sen. Ed Markey yesterday, making her the latest Democrat vying to take down an established incumbent in Massachusetts.
"There's been so much that's been happening in our country in the last few years. The 2016 election, last year's corporate tax cut, the hard right turn of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court hearings last fall," Liss-Riordan told me yesterday. "I felt like I couldn't stand back and watch it happen anymore."
Liss-Riordan has worked for 20 years as an attorney focused on workers' rights, and considers herself a political outsider. She's won cases on behalf of workers against corporations like Starbucks. The Brookline Democrat said running for Senate feels like a return to her "activist roots," when she was an organizer in the women's movement around the time of Anita Hill's testimony in 1991.
Liss-Riordan has visited Democratic town committees in places like Bellingham, Amesbury, Watertown and Amherst in the lead-up to her announcement yesterday. She's also setting herself apart from Markey on issues like how to deal with President Donald Trump.
"I think Donald Trump needs to be impeached," Liss-Riordan said. "I think we need to impeach him and I think we need to do it now."
She's not the only candidate taking on an incumbent this cycle. After Rep. Ayanna Pressley's upset primary win over longtime lawmaker Mike Capuano, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's victory in New York, ambitious progressives across the country are looking to upset the establishment.
Ihssane Leckey, a 34-year-old former Wall Street regulator, filed with the FEC to run against Rep. Joe Kennedy III on May 10. Leckey, who lives in Brookline, attended an EMILY's List training in Boston earlier this month, according to her campaign.
"Congressman Kennedy believes the strength of our democracy lies in the opportunity for anyone to raise their voice and join in the electoral process. As he continues to serve the people of the 4th District in Congress, he welcomes any candidate who wishes to run," Kennedy spokesman Dan Black said in an email. Additionally, Brianna Wu is taking another shot at running against Rep. Stephen Lynch this year.
And if Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse moves forward with plans to primary Rep. Richard Neal, things could get heated by the time Massachusetts Democrats hold their convention in September. The annual party meeting will be held in Springfield this year — on Neal's home turf.
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TODAY — Gov. Charlie Baker and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno speak at the opening of Tommy's House in Springfield. Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, state Rep. David Nangle and Lowell Mayor Bill Samaras speak at the Middlesex Coalition annual meeting. Polito co-chairs an Economic Development Planning Council engagement session in Lowell.
The Senate debates its fiscal 2020 budget. State Sen. Harriette Chandler and state Rep. Denise Garlick speak at an event advocating for increased funding for nursing homes. Former governor and presidential candidate Bill Weld speaks at the Kennedy Institute.Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu rallies for City Council candidate Kenzie Bok outside Berklee College.
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 | DATELINE BEACON HILL |
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- "COMPRESSOR STATION PERMIT BASED ON INCOMPLETE AIR TESTS, STATE ADMITS," by Chris Lisinski, State House News Service: "Last year, the Department of Environmental Protection sent air samples from the site of a proposed natural gas compressor station to a private laboratory and asked scientists to test for the presence of 64 different potential toxins. What they initially got back — and what was used to perform a health impact assessment that led to a green light for the controversial project — was based on tests that only looked for 40 different toxins. That omission as explained by the department on Monday, and scrutiny over the DEP's decision to wait three days before turning over the full data set to project opponents last week, raised new questions about how the state will proceed with an appeal of an air quality permit central to a major natural gas pipeline expansion project into New England."
- "Baker to refile bill on sexual predators," by Christian M. Wade, The Salem News: "Gov. Charlie Baker will ask lawmakers once again to limit the release of sexual predators from prison. The move follows last week's ruling by the state's highest court clearing the way for the eventual release of Wayne Chapman. Convicted of raping two Lawrence boys in 1975, Chapman is also a suspect in the 1976 disappearance of Angelo Puglisi Jr., 10, of Lawrence. He has admitted to raping as many as 100 boys in eight states and Canada. Chapman, 71, has been in prison for more than 40 years, most recently under the state's civil commitment law. But the state Supreme Judicial Court ruled last week that he should be released immediately because two psychologists found he is no longer a threat to public safety."
- "Hate Crimes Fuel Push For State Security Funds," by Colin A. Young, State House News Service: "Amid a national trend of rising anti-Semitic assaults and near-record numbers of anti-Semitic incidents in Massachusetts, leaders in the Jewish faith find themselves trying to balance the traditional open and welcoming nature of synagogues and Jewish community centers with the safety and security of their congregants. The number of hate crimes — including crimes motivated by race, religion, ethnicity and more — reported to the state increased by almost 10 percent to a 10-year high in 2017. Though the issue is not exclusive to any single religion, the Anti-Defamation League said last month that 2018 was "the second highest year for anti-Semitic incidents in Massachusetts on record," with 2018 ranking second only to 2017."
- "Bill would impose death penalty for cop killers in Massachusetts," by Mary Markos, Boston Herald: "Cop killers could be sentenced to death in Massachusetts under a bill filed by lawmakers who say police are "under attack," after the state lost three officers in the line of duty in recent years. "Our law enforcement officers are under attack and under assault," Rep. Shaunna O'Connell told the Herald. "We need to show our law enforcement officers that we support them, that we stand with them and we need to show criminals that, if you take the life of a law enforcement officer, you're going to face that same fate." O'Connell (R-Taunton) filed a bill with Rep. David DeCoste (R-Norwell) to have the option to sentence adults over the age of 18 to death if they murder a police officer."
CASINO SAGA
- "Why would Wynn consider selling its Everett casino when it's so close to opening?" by Mark Arsenault and Joshua Miller, Boston Globe: "After eight years of regulatory hurdles, record fines, and damaging fallout from a sexual misconduct scandal, Wynn Resorts has finally reached the 1-yard line, only five weeks away from opening its $2.6 billion casino resort along the banks of the Mystic River in Everett. So why on Earth would they punt now? The high-stakes mystery hovers over ongoing discussions between Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts about a potential sale of Encore Boston Harbor, which is scheduled to open June 23 with 671 hotel rooms, 15 bars and restaurants, and a massive gambling hall."
- "House Speaker Robert DeLeo: Wynn, MGM negotiations over Encore Boston Harbor 'a surprise in terms of timing,'" by Steph Solis, MassLive.com: "Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo said on Monday that Wynn Resorts' talks with MGM Resorts International over a possible sale of the Everett casino were "a surprise in terms of timing." DeLeo noted that legislators anticipated such negotiations where a casino giant could try to buy or run more than one casino in Massachusetts, which is why the law was written to prevent a gaming monopoly in the commonwealth."
- "Watchdog: Time to clean house at Massachusetts Gaming Commission," by Joe Dwinell and Mary Markos, Boston Herald:"The state's beleaguered gaming commissioners are being played "like minor leaguers" and need to do their jobs — or be entirely replaced — watchdogs told the Herald. The biting criticism comes after the blockbuster news that Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts are in talks to possibly sell the $2.6 billion Everett casino that's slated to open June 23. That's after the commission found Wynn lied on its application, but let the casino giant keep its license."
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| FROM THE HUB |
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- "Mayor Pete and the Order of the Kong: How Buttigieg's Harvard pals helped spur his rise in politics," by Liz Goodwin, Boston Globe: "A tired-looking Senator Ted Kennedy was nearing the end of a question-and-answer session with students at Harvard's Institute of Politics when a young man in a white button-down shirt approached the microphone. It was January 2003, President George W. Bush was enjoying high approval ratings, and an ambitious college junior with his own political aspirations wanted to know whether Democrats would ever find their way out of the wilderness. "Thank you, sir. My name's Peter. I'm a student at the college," said a 21-year-old Pete Buttigieg in a surprising baritone."
- "Pride and politics at Haitian parade," by Yawu Miller, Bay State Banner: "Wearing the red, white and blue colors of their native country's flag, members of the city's Haitian community turned out in the thousands for this year's Haitian American Unity Parade, which kicked off in Mattapan Square Sunday. Among the revelers who turned out for the annual event were more than a few office-seekers. With 25 city council candidates running for the four at-large seats on the body, another 25 running for the three district seats being vacated this year, and eight more challenging incumbent district councilors, the political season in Boston is in full swing."
- "Allston project could mean big commute changes," by Bruce Mohl, CommonWealth Magazine: "STATE TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS, grappling with the tradeoffs involved in replacing a deteriorating section of the Massachusetts Turnpike in a space-constrained area near Boston University, say they are considering a number of temporary solutions, including reducing the number of Turnpike lanes, eliminating one of the two commuter rail tracks on the Worcester Line, or building a roadway out over the Charles River. All of the options would be temporary and would be used to free up enough space for phased construction while keeping traffic flowing as the mammoth project is carried out over an 8 to 10-year period starting in the third quarter of 2022. State officials have warned that travel disruptions could be severe over that time period."
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| DAY IN COURT |
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- "After demotion, Brandeis employee files discrimination suit against the school," by Danny McDonald, Boston Globe: "A Brandeis University employee has filed a $2 million-plus discrimination lawsuit against the school, alleging she was unfairly demoted after the men's basketball coach was fired following complaints of racism and unprofessional behavior. In the lawsuit, filed in Middlesex Superior Court, Robin Nelson-Bailey, a 43-year-old black woman who lives in Framingham, said she was "discriminated and retaliated against based on her gender and race." A Brandeis spokeswoman declined to comment on the lawsuit on Monday."
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| DATELINE D.C. |
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- "Sen. Schumer Calls For Probe Of Rail Tech From Chinese Company That's Building MBTA Cars," by Michael Balsamo, The Associated Press: " The U.S. Senate's top Democrat is calling on the federal government to step in and investigate whether a plan for new subway cars in New York City designed by a Chinese state-owned company could pose a threat to national security. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York said in a statement Sunday that he's asked the Commerce Department to conduct a "top-to-bottom review" after CRRC, one of the world's largest train makers, won a design contest for new subway cars that would include "modern train control technology." The company hasn't won a contract in New York City, which has America's biggest transit system, but it has been awarded contracts in recent years for new subway cars in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia."
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- "CNN to host four more presidential town halls: Bennet, Moulton, Ryan and Swalwell," by Eli Watkins, CNN: "Four Democratic presidential contenders will face the public live on CNN in a series of town halls, CNN announced Monday. Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet will be first up in an event moderated by CNN's Dana Bash at 10 p.m., ET, on Thursday, May 30. Then on Sunday, June 2, CNN's Victor Blackwell will moderate a town hall with Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton."
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| EYE ON 2020 |
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- "Ed Markey faces Senate challenge: high-profile labor lawyer Shannon Liss-Riordan," by Victoria McGrane, Boston Globe:"Massachusetts voters officially have a 2020 Senate primary on their hands. Shannon Liss-Riordan, a high-profile labor attorney, announced Monday that she is running for the US Senate, challenging Senator Edward J. Markey in a Democratic primary next year. Liss-Riordan, who has gained national attention for lawsuits representing workers against Uber and other corporate giants, doesn't mention Markey by name in either the e-mail she sent to supporters Monday morning or the two-minute launch video on her website. Instead, she framed her candidacy in populist terms, pitching herself as an outsider who can break the partisan deadlock in Washington and disrupt the grip of wealthy special interests."
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| ABOVE THE FOLD |
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| FROM THE 413 |
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- "The income inequality problem Massachusetts ignores," by Sen. Adam Hinds, Boston Globe Magazine: "Let's say you, your spouse, and your two kids live in Mattapan. The closest elementary school for your son, in first grade, is in Waltham. And the closest preschool for your daughter is in Hyde Park. Your employer lets you work remotely, but your neighborhood doesn't have broadband Internet access, so you have to drive to a co-working space in the Back Bay, because the MBTA has terminated service to your area. For medical care, the closest hospital is in Wellesley. Isn't life complicated enough without obstacles like these?"
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| THE LOCAL ANGLE |
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- "911 calls are supposed to be public records, but these Massachusetts agencies are keeping them secret," by Melissa Hanson, MassLive.com: "It's not uncommon for the public or members of the media to have to fight to obtain 911 recordings. In many states, including Massachusetts and Connecticut, the records are public. Over several months, MassLive submitted public records requests to state agencies seeking a number of 911 recordings or transcripts. Most were denied, giving the appearance that Massachusetts agencies — including the state police, a county communication center and the State 911 Department — are reluctant to release recordings or transcripts of 911 calls. And while some 911 recordings can be withheld for specific investigative reasons, there is no blanket exemption to stop authorities from releasing the public record. Doing so is a violation of the law."
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| MEDIA MATTERS |
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- "The 016, a social network for Worcester, seeks to become a "delivery boy and booster" for local media," by Dan Kennedy, Nieman Lab: "Although The 016 bears more than a little resemblance to Facebook, the way it works is quite different. The content of Facebook's News Feed is determined by algorithms, though the exact formula is secret. "Liking" a news organization will send only a small fraction of its Facebook posts to your feed. This so-called organic reach has dropped to as low as 2 percent, according to some estimates. If you're a publisher and you want more, you have to pay. By contrast, users of The 016 customize their news feeds to their own preferences, choosing among categories ranging from local news and obituaries to dining out and "weird news." There are no algorithms. All users see everything they've asked for, and members can repost the same content as often as they like. If that sounds like a prescription for abuse, Henderson notes that users can delete bad actors from their feeds."
- Mina Corpuz joins the Brockton Enterprise. Tweet.
TRANSITIONS - Sen. Ed Markey announced his 2020 Senate campaign lineup. Carl Nilsson and Cheslie Ouellette of Field First will lead organizing, Colleen Coffey and Michael Pratt will lead Massachusetts fundraising, Stephanie Swain will lead the finance team, Saul Shorr and Adam Magnus will serve as media consultants and Seward Square Strategies will lead online fundraising and digital media.
- Rep. Katherine Clark hired eight new staffers in her personal and Democratic Caucus offices in Washington. In the caucus office, Xenia Ruiz is director of outreach, Diana Rudd is director of member services and counsel, Wendy Hamilton is outreach associate. In Clark's member office, Steve Thornton is legislative director, Yvonne Hsu is senior adviser, Danielle Fulfs is a senior legislative assistant, Frannie Einterz is a legislative assistant and Chai Karve is constituent and digital outreach coordinator.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - to Edelman's Amy Larkin Long, Beth Dozoretz, and Lacey Rose, VP at 617MediaGroup.
DID THE HOME TEAM WIN? Yes! The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 12-2.
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