POLITICO Massachusetts Playbook: Feeling déjà vu

 

BY LISA KASHINSKY AND KELLY GARRITY GROUNDHOG DAY — Here we go again. In just a few hours, Massachusetts Democrats are expected to take another run at passing a more than $3 billion supplemental budget that Republicans keep blocking over concerns with how the state is handling its migrant and shelter crises. House Republicans stalled the supp for the third day straight in a rare Saturday session, forcing Democrats who usually have unilateral control over the chamber to again push off a vote on the bill that contains $250 million in critical funding for the emergency assistance program and raises for tens of thousands of public employees. Republicans have relied on simple parliamentary procedure — questioning whether there’s a quorum — to halt proceedings in these informal sessions as they push for a return to formal sessions where they can debate the spending bill and hold a roll-call vote on it. But, as pressure mounts from unions to pass workers’ raises , House Speaker Ron Mariano is signaling that he’s ready to cut off that avenue of protest. Today is “a work day. Members will be in here,” Mariano told the Boston Herald on Saturday, suggesting “there will be enough” members in the chamber to hit its 81-person quorum. (Never mind that Thursday and Friday were work days). House Democrats are looking to power past Republican opposition to shelter money in the closeout supplemental budget. | Lisa Kashinsky/POLITICO The clock is ticking. If the spending bill isn’t signed this week, workers run the risk of not getting their raises and retroactive pay in time for the holidays, union members and Beacon Hill officials have said. Unions are blaming both parties for the holdup, as a rare exercise of GOP legislative power begins to turn into a no-win political situation for the Democrats whose procrastination led to this point and the Republicans whose continued objections could, critics say, hurt vulnerable families and state workers. House Minority Leader Brad Jones seems aware of the optics. He told the Herald on Saturday that his caucus is keeping in mind “responsible opposition versus irresponsible obstructionism.” The Massachusetts Senate Republican caucus has grown to four with the addition of Peter Durant (left). | Kelly Garrity/POLITICO MASS GOP are revelling in the recent election of PETER DURANT.... ADDED: "R" voters are consistently uninformed and fail to do their research before supporting an "R" candidate. PETER DURANT ENDORSED DESANTIS! MASS GOP statement: And the MassGOP’s ability to help Durant may be limited by its still-dire financial straits — even though a win in this race is exactly what the party needs to start turning its fortunes around. “If we didn’t have the debt, certainly we would be able to do more in this race,” Carnevale said. “But we certainly are confident in our chances.” PETER DURANT IS A CLOWN FOR ENDORSING DESANTIS, THE BOOK BANNER, RE-WRITES HISTORY, DON'T SAY GAY DIM WIT! That's before defining the ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION in FLORIDA or the numerous other issues...homeowners insurance? radioactive roads? DEAD MANATEES? POLITICO Massachusetts Playbook: DESANTISLAND — One of GOP state Rep. Peter Durant ’s first big actions as state senator-elect: endorsing Ron DeSantis for president, per the Florida governor's campaign. THIS IS THE CLOWN THAT PETER DURANT ENDORSED: NOTE: GREAT BARRINGTON DECLARATION is a DIRTY ENERGY KOCH funded think tank - it's a SCAM! Ron DeSantis' New Surgeon General Appeared in 'Demon Sperm' Doctor's COVID Conspiracy Video excerpt: One of the video's main speakers, Dr. Stella Immanuel, is a physician who operates a medical clinic in a Texas strip mall next to her church, Firepower Ministries. In the video, she called hydroxychloroquine a "cure" and said, "You don't need a mask" to prevent the virus' spread. Immanuel has claimed that ovarian cysts and endometriosis are caused by "demonic seed." Demons insert sperm into sleeping individuals when they have sex in their dreams, Immanuel claimed in articles on her church's website. Ladapo has also promoted the anti-parasite medication ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19 symptoms. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised against using ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment. In October 2020, Ladapo signed the Great Barrington Declaration, a statement that called for developing societal herd immunity to COVID-19 through natural infection. Mariano said Republicans have already made their point . But MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale is cheering them on. "The migrant shelter crisis is unsustainable and we need [systemic] reforms,” Carnevale said on WCVB’s “On the Record.” “So, I really applaud our Republican leadership ... for standing up to this broken process.” GOOD MONDAY MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS. The House gavels in at 10 a.m., and the Senate follows at 11 a.m. Remember, even if the bill clears the House today, it could still face Republican roadblocks in the Senate. TODAY — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll speaks at the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Winner’s Circle Awards at 6 p.m. at the UMass Club. Rep. Lori Trahan hosts a Facebook Live on the history of the Lowell Mill Girls at 10 a.m. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speaks at a UMass Boston/Mass General Brigham luncheon at noon. Tips? Scoops? Are you a Republican lawmaker? Email us your plans for the supp: lkashinsky@politico.com and kgarrity@politico.com . DATELINE BEACON HILL NOTHING TO SEE HERE — Gov. Maura Healey traveled to Arizona for the Democratic Governors Association’s annual meeting, but you probably wouldn't know it unless you were in Phoenix. Healey’s office no longer sends out alerts when she’s traveling out of state, due to unspecified security concerns. And the confab wouldn’t have been on her public schedule because it’s a political event. Healey has no public events today. FROM THE OPINION PAGES — As an overflowing shelter system prompts debate over whether to change the state’s “right-to-shelter” law, the Boston Globe’s Yvonne Abraham questions its limitations as she shares the story of a family that can’t afford rent but isn’t poor enough to qualify for emergency housing. YAHD SIGNS AND BUMPAH STICKAHS BIDEN’S GOT A FRIEND IN MORE THAN JAMES TAYLOR — President Joe Biden is appearing at not just one but three fundraisers when he travels here Tuesday. Along with the concert with Grammy-winner James Taylor, Biden is also appearing at the home of former U.S. Ambassador Alan Solomont , a person familiar with the planning told Playbook. HEALEY'S CASH DASH — Healey will be in Worcester Tuesday to headline a fundraiser of her own. Tickets run from $250 to $1,000 for the evening reception to replenish the coffers of the governor's campaign committee, according to an invite obtained by Playbook. FROM THE HUB  — “Josh Kraft for mayor?,” by Gintautas Dumcius, Jennifer Smith, Bruce Mohl and Michael Jonas, CommonWealth Beacon: “Boston’s political rumor mill has churned for months about whether Josh Kraft, son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head of the organization’s philanthropic arm, is eyeing a campaign for mayor of Boston. Such a move would put him on a collision course with Michelle Wu, who has all but formally announced a run for a second four-year term. Kraft said he had been approached about running for mayor, though he did not name names.” — “Boston Police union, city reach tentative 5-year contract deal,” by Flint McColgan and Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald: “The deal took place during a ‘flurry of meetings over the last few days’ that included [Mayor Michelle] Wu’s direct participation, according to a source familiar with the matter, that finalized early Friday morning.” — “Baker salutes staff — and takes a bow — at Florian Hall party,” by Seth Daniel, Dorchester Reporter: “Mayor Michelle Wu attended and presented Baker with a street sign that reads ‘Frank Baker Way.’" — “Roxbury residents weigh ideas for playground near Mass and Cass,” by Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald. MARIJUANA IN MASSACHUSETTS — “Top cannabis regulator suspended after she allegedly made racist remarks, which she denies,” by Matt Stout, Boston Globe: “An outside investigator reported in September that the state’s top cannabis regulator, Shannon O’Brien, made a series of racist and ‘culturally insensitive' remarks, including referring to Asian people as ‘yellow,’ while sowing turmoil within the agency she was appointed to lead — revelations that prompted Treasurer Deborah Goldberg to suspend O’Brien days later, new records show. … O’Brien’s attorneys said none of the accusations against her have ‘any merit.’” IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN — “Report Card: State Keeping Pace With Climate Goals,” by Sam Drysdale, State House News Service (paywall): “On the route to decarbonization, the state is so far on target with its goals, the Healey administration says, but there is more work to be done with the most intense period of rapid decarbonization quickly approaching. Gov. Maura Healey's administration released its first Climate Report Card on Friday, which includes data and assessments on the state's progress on its climate resilience and environmental justice goals.” — “ US joins in other nations in swearing off coal power to clean the climate,” by Seth Borenstein, The Associated Press: “U.S. Special Envoy John Kerry announced that America was joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, which means the Biden Administration commits to building no new coal plants and phasing out existing plants.” WARREN REPORT TWO-STATE SOLUTION — Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to extend the cease-fire that lapsed in Gaza and “start building a foundation” for a two-state solution. But she said on WBZ’s “Keller @ Large” that both Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are undermining that goal. THE LOWELL CONNECTOR — “‘Step aside,’ Lori Trahan tells Corey Robinson,” by Melanie Gilbert, Lowell Sun: “Rep. Lori Trahan called for City Councilor Corey Robinson to step aside from his council seat, saying his two charges for domestic assault and battery on a household/family member were ‘extremely disturbing’ and the police report details ‘excruciating to read.’” THE LOCAL ANGLE — “Man who died from ‘knife wound' outside Kowloon remembered as loving dad,” by Kaitlin McKinley Becker and Michael Rosenfield, NBC10 Boston: “A man is dead after he was found with a knife wound in Kowloon's parking lot in Saugus, Massachusetts, on Saturday night, and his family is speaking out about the 'horrible tragedy.' ... This is just the latest incident to occur at Kowloon, less than two weeks after a brawl at the iconic restaurant on Thanksgiving eve." IN MEMORIAM — “Massachusetts ‘mourns’ with family of Pittsfield native who died in Osprey crash, Warren says,” by Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald: “U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the entire state ‘mourns’ with the family of a U.S. Air Force member who died in an Osprey crash off the coast of Japan earlier this week. Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher was killed Wednesday during a training mission off the southern coast of Japan.” — “John Walsh: The Operative Who Paved the Way for Obama’s 2008 Win,” by Frank Phillips for POLITICO. MEANWHILE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE BOOSTING BIDEN — It was an awkward night for Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) at a New Hampshire Democratic Party dinner on Friday, where he sat and listened to top politician after top politician take the stage to urge activists to write in rival Biden's name on next month’s primary ballot. Longtime Democratic operative Kathy Sullivan is also helping launch a super PAC in the state to encourage voters to write in Biden. The PAC comes in addition to a grassroots effort that launched in late October and has now hired two staffers to help do the same. More from Lisa in Manchester and Holly Otterbein . — “Influential N.H. Dems See Hope for a President Hakeem Jeffries in 2028,” by Trent Spiner, The Messenger. MEANWHILE IN RHODE ISLAND — “R.I. Ethics Commission appointee resigns after Globe investigation into sexual harassment complaints,” by Amanda Milkovits and Edward Fitzpatrick, Boston Globe: “Bryant C. Da Cruz, Governor Daniel J. McKee’s new pick for the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, withdrew his name Friday afternoon hours after a Boston Globe investigation detailed sexual harassment complaints made against him by six women.” HEARD ‘ROUND THE BUBBLAH HAPPY BIRTHDAY — to State House News Service’s Alison Kuznitz , the Boston Globe’s Jackie Kucinich , Springfield state Rep. Angelo Puppolo, Amanda Keane, Marina McCarthy, Sarah Baron, Jennifer Taub, Maureen Forry-Sorrell and Kevin Towle . 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POLITICO Massachusetts Playbook: GOP still seeking a Senate candidate

 

BY LISA KASHINSKY AND KELLY GARRITY Presented by WARREN VS. ???  — Are you a big-name Republican willing to take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren? The state GOP would like to hear from you. Warren has drawn a handful of fringe challengers that range from a socialist to perennial candidate Shiva Ayyadurai to a Donald Trump supporter who wants to "end The Satanic Takeover," according to his website. But the GOP has yet to put up a serious contender against the progressive Democrat just over a year before Election Day. And the well of potential Republican candidates is running so dry that even pollsters can’t come up with a name to test against Warren in a hypothetical matchup. Warren outperformed a nameless Republican 55 percent to 30 percent in a survey of 500 registered voters conducted by center-left Priorities for Progress from Sept. 28-Oct. 3 with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4 percentage points. The UMass Amherst/WCVB poll released this week didn’t even bother with a hypothetical matchup — the pollsters just tested Warren’s favorability (55 percent approve of her job performance) and asked people for one word to describe her (“strong,” “progressive,” “smart,” “fake,” etc.). Sen. Elizabeth Warren at the town hall kickoff for her reelection campaign this past spring. | AP MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale insists “we will have somebody.” But she declined to name names. Some GOP insiders believe Mike Kennealy, who served as housing and economic development secretary under Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and is now the MassGOP’s finance chair, could be a formidable candidate. But Kennealy hasn’t publicly expressed interest in the seat. And the likelihood — at least at this point in time — that Trump will be at the top of the ticket again in 2024 is creating even more unfavorable conditions for Republicans in this deep-blue state that’s resoundingly rejected Trump twice in general elections. The longer it takes Republicans to find a candidate , the more time Warren has to squirrel away money to use against the GOP. Warren tapped into significant small-donor support to pull in more than $1 million for her reelection bid in the third quarter — and that’s without a serious challenger to drive donations. She’s also sitting on a war chest of nearly $3.7 million, according to her latest campaign finance report. Warren was back at it on Wednesday , joining House Democrats in fundraising off newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican who helped enable Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and who Democrats are already attacking as a MAGA-aligned, “anti-abortion extremist” as they work to retake the chamber in 2024. “MAGA Republicans have rallied around Mike Johnson because he is a threat to our democracy and a threat to our freedoms,” Warren’s Wednesday evening fundraising email read. “I’m fighting to stop their dangerous agenda, protect our freedoms, and pass policies that put our government on the side of working families.” Rep. Jake Auchincloss , who just kicked off his reelection campaign, told POLITICO’s Mia McCarthy on Capitol Hill that Johnson’s ascension “demonstrates how far out of the mainstream the Republican Party is.” GOOD THURSDAY MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS . Gov. Maura Healey has been in contact with Maine Gov. Janet Mills to offer support after last night's deadly shootings in Lewiston . So has New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu . Updates from the Portland Press Herald . TODAY — Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll attend a Latino Excellence Celebration at 11 a.m. at the State House. Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu speak at an ARPA-H launch event at 5 p.m. in Boston. Driscoll speaks at the Housing to Protect Cape Cod summit at 9 a.m., a United Way of Massachusetts Bay event at 5:30 p.m. in Boston and the New England Council’s annual celebration at 6:30 p.m. in the Seaport; former Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is among the honorees. Wu gives an update on Mass and Cass at 9 a.m. at City Hall. Tips? Scoops? Email us: lkashinsky@politico.com and kgarrity@politico.com .   A message from Delta Dental of Massachusetts: Don’t let cavities rain on your parade. Delta Dental of Massachusetts is committed to educating communities around the state, rain or shine, about the importance of oral health. Your oral health is a key predictor of overall health and can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, and other health concerns later in life. A healthy smile is a powerful thing, so speak with your dentist and learn more at ExpressYourHealthMA.org.   FROM THE DELEGATION CASH DASH — Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised more money in the last three months and has the more cash on hand than any other member of the state's congressional delegation. So who raised the least? Rep. Stephen Lynch, who netted just $72,995 in the summer months. It’s not the first time Lynch has posted the lowest quarterly haul of the bunch. And it’s a number that, taken on its own, might raise questions about whether he’s really running again (he is). But Lynch has no opposition and maintains a formidable war chest of more than $1.1 million — the fourth largest of the House delegation — that he can tap should he draw a challenger. And it would be easy for Lynch to build up his financial resources should a threat emerge, former Boston city councilor and consultant Larry DiCara said. “If somebody starts snooping around, he'll just push the button and the unions will all kick in and he'll have seven figures-plus in his bank account quickly,” DiCara told Playbook. “That district has [Lynch’s] name on it.” So what are our representatives and senators doing with all their cash and no real races to run (yet)? Some are using their fundraising prowess to bolster Democrats in tougher races across the country. Rep. Richard Neal, who raised $252,295 in the third quarter and had $3.5 million in bank, dipped into his coffers to help at least seven candidates in Oregon, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Texas, Michigan and New Hampshire. Rep. Jim McGovern, who raised $86,382 last quarter and had $373,128 in cash on hand, donated to first-term Democratic Reps. Nikki Budzinski in Illinois and Pat Ryan in New York, the latter of whom recently drew a challenger .   GO INSIDE THE CAPITOL DOME: From the outset, POLITICO has been your eyes and ears on Capitol Hill, providing the most thorough Congress coverage — from political characters and emerging leaders to leadership squabbles and policy nuggets during committee markups and hearings. We're stepping up our game to ensure you’re fully informed on every key detail inside the Capitol Dome, all day, every day. Start your day with Playbook AM, refuel at midday with our Playbook PM halftime report and enrich your evening discussions with Huddle. Plus, stay updated with real-time buzz all day through our brand new Inside Congress Live feature. Learn more and subscribe here.     DATELINE BEACON HILL DRUG-PRICING DEBATE — Senate President Karen Spilka is pledging to release and debate a bill to rein in prescription drug costs before formal sessions end for the year on Nov. 15. The bill, which is still being drafted, would “direct insurance companies to provide a no-cost sharing option for certain prescription drugs used to treat asthma, heart disease, and diabetes,” according to her office. Senators passed bills to lower prescription drug costs in each of the past two sessions, but neither made it through the House. — “Waiver Seeks Fed Funding For Emergency Shelter Costs,” by Sam Drysdale, State House News Service (paywall): “MassHealth, which is partially funded by federal Medicaid dollars, filed an amendment to its Medicaid waiver which would allow the insurance program to fund up to six months of temporary housing for those who are enrolled in state health coverage. … The amendment request was filed on Oct. 16, and the [state] said it expects a few months before they hear back.” — “Rejected ballots cited in push for same-day registration,” by Christian M. Wade, Eagle-Tribune: “More than two-thirds of the provisional ballots cast in the 2022 elections were rejected, according to a new report by voting access groups, which argues that the state should adopt same-day voter registration.” — “7 takeaways from new report about how Mass. can meet its climate goals,” by Miriam Wasser, WBUR.   A message from Delta Dental of Massachusetts:     FROM THE HUB — “City council approves plan to sweep encampments and ban tents at Mass. and Cass,” by Tori Bedford, GBH News: “The Boston city council on Wednesday approved an ordinance to clear homeless encampments from the area around Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue, or Mass. and Cass, dispatching additional police officers to enforce a ban on tents around the city. The initial sweep will begin Monday, according to the city’s timeline.” — “Boston City Council emphatically backs renaming Faneuil Hall,” by Adam Reilly, GBH News: “The vote, on a resolution proposed by District 7 Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, was 10–3. The dissenters were District 5 Councilor Frank Baker, Council President Ed Flynn, and At-Large Councilor Michael Flaherty.” — “A $2 million effort to ‘level up’ Downtown Boston,” by Catherine Carlock, Boston Globe. THE RACE FOR CITY HALL FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — The Latino Victory Fund is endorsing Delmarina López for Chicopee mayor. López was the first person of color elected to the Chicopee City Council and would be the first Latina and first Afro Latina to serve as the city’s mayor. — State Rep. Christopher Worrell is endorsing Enrique Pepén for Boston's District 5 city councilor. — “Black Lives Matter comment stirs Boston City Council race,” by Gintautas Dumcius, CommonWealth Magazine: “[Bridget Nee-Walsh, a] top contender for one of Boston’s four City Council at-large seats is drawing heat for stating Black Lives Matter set race relations back 50 years.” — “'An inflection point': Longtime Worcester incumbents try to survive progressive challengers this November,” by Sam Turken, GBH News: “The election is the first in more than two decades that all 11 City Council seats — including mayor — have multiple candidates running. Although the races are nonpartisan, local political experts say the increased competition mainly stems from more progressives, like those at the September gathering, becoming involved in Worcester politics.” PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES NOT ALL ABOARD — When the Sumner Tunnel shut down this summer, public transit advocates hoped they could get the people who ditched their cars for the (temporarily free) Blue Line to keep riding the rails once the tunnel reopened. That didn’t happen. Weekday and weekend ridership dropped on the Blue Line after the tunnel reopened, CommonWealth Magazine’s Bruce Mohl reports . But it’s going up on the Orange Line.   PLAYBOOK IS GOING GLOBAL! We’re excited to introduce Global Playbook, POLITICO’s premier newsletter that brings you inside the most important conversations at the most influential events in the world. From the buzzy echoes emanating from the snowy peaks at the WEF in Davos to the discussions and personalities at Milken Global in Beverly Hills, to the heart of diplomacy at UNGA in New York City – author Suzanne Lynch brings it all to your fingertips. Experience the elite. Witness the influential. And never miss a global beat. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. SUBSCRIBE NOW .     THE LOCAL ANGLE — “Students at several Mass. colleges staging protests against Israel’s attacks on Gaza, joining nationwide rallies,” by Talia Lissauer, Maeve Lawler and Jack Underhill. — “Brockton city councilors questioned these 5 large expenses after schools' overspending,” by Chris Helms, Brockton Enterprise. — “MGM Springfield to pay $6.8M settlement for wage, hour violations,” by Nick DeGray, WWLP.   A message from Delta Dental of Massachusetts: As a mission-driven organization, Delta Dental of Massachusetts is invested in the health of our communities. Oral health goes beyond the mouth, and we know that access to dental care can impact everything from mental and physical health, to economic well-being. That’s why we’re committed to Massachusetts and working together to confront the systemic challenges of a health system that doesn’t work for everyone. We see change as an opportunity for progress on things that matter. We’re working to increase access to oral care across the state, support the expansion of a more diverse dental workforce, and incentivize preventive care. These priorities not only express Delta Dental’s values, they help everyone in our communities express their health. To learn more about Delta Dental’s commitment to the community, visit ExpressYourHealthMA.org.   HEARD ‘ROUND THE BUBBLAH SPOTTED — on the guest list for President Joe Biden ’s state dinner for Australia last night: House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Biden campaign finance chair Rufus Gifford, climate envoy John Kerry, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy , former ambassador Alan Solomont, and Bryan Rafanelli and his partner, Mark Walsh . TRANSITIONS — Kevin McColaugh is now director of federal relations at Northeastern University. He previously was director of government affairs at 6K Inc. and is a Charlie Baker alum. NEW HORSE RACE ALERT: POLL-O-WEEN — Hosts Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith have a bumper crop of new polls to discuss, as well as the state’s new guidance for equity in higher education. Host Lisa Kashinsky checks in from the presidential campaign trail in New Hampshire. Subscribe and listen on iTunes and SoundCloud . Want to make an impact? 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