Mass. gov. hopefuls make final pitch to undecideds

[Mass]

Baker wants to help Schilling by guarantying a $ 75 million loan, but this is the same candidate who wants to fire 5,000 state workers and limit unemployment benefits.

Talk about being out of touch!!

http://www.centredaily.com/2010/10/31/2307231/mass-gov-hopefuls-make-final-pitch.html

Baker, who has made job creation a key theme in the campaign, was asked why he was campaigning with Schilling who is trying to relocate his video game company 38 Studios from Massachusetts to Rhode Island in return for a $75 million loan guarantee from the state.

Baker didn't directly address the loan guarantee but faulted Patrick for not doing enough to create a business-friendly environment.
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Patrick said as governor he's tried to adopt what he calls "generational responsibility" by focusing not just on reviving the state's economy, but making Massachusetts stronger for the long term.

"That's why we have invested in health care, education and job creation," Patrick said, pointing out that Massachusetts students have outperformed their peers in standardized test and the state has the highest percentage of insured residents as a result of its 2006 health care law.

"That isn't happening by accident. It's because we are making decisions, making choices," he said.

Patrick dismissed Baker's criticism of his proposed candy tax as "another gimmick masquerading as a serious point," and said a $75 million tax break for Shilling's company wouldn't be the best use of Massachusetts tax dollars.

"We talked to Curt Schilling, and his price was too rich for Massachusetts," Patrick said. "Ask Charlie the question ... if that's a good way to spend taxpayer money."

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[TheCowsCameHome]

1. Schilling should just move to RI, since they'll be holding the bag

when his $75 mil "venture" flops.

Corporate welfare at it's worst.

[Dawson Leery]

2. Curt Schilling is fascist.

He wants the government to subsidize his business and he wants influence over the government. That is fascism.
Of course, any monkey can hit or throw a ball, so......

[geckosfeet]

3. How many gazillion debates did they have?

It was like screeching mi mi's flying around Patrick's head.

[Zenlitened]

4. Gov. Patrick is lookin' good, IMO. - n/t