On July 27, 2010 the Tim Murray campaign released a Web video to highlight Charlie Baker's poor attendance on the Board of Education and lack of understanding of the new Common Core standards.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Sunday, July 25, 2010It is safe to say that if Worcester voters alone decided the gubernatorial race in November -- and if Tim Murray was on the top of the ticket instead of Deval Patrick -- their re-election would be a cinch. This is not to suggest that the governor is a liability, only to illustrate the lieutenant governor's popularity in this neck of the woods.
Having followed Mr. Murray's political career since 1997, when the Telegram & Gazette endorsed him for city councilor, I see him as a formidable asset to any ticket. The newspaper described him, while he was still in his 20s, as a "bright, energetic, first-time candidate with considerable political savvy who advocates sound fiscal leadership." Two years later, in 1999, we recommended him again: "Timothy Murray, a member of the fine freshman class that emerged from the last election, has leadership written all over him." The T&G also supported him for mayor, a job that subsequently led to statewide office.
Having followed Mr. Murray's political career since 1997, when the Telegram & Gazette endorsed him for city councilor, I see him as a formidable asset to any ticket. The newspaper described him, while he was still in his 20s, as a "bright, energetic, first-time candidate with considerable political savvy who advocates sound fiscal leadership." Two years later, in 1999, we recommended him again: "Timothy Murray, a member of the fine freshman class that emerged from the last election, has leadership written all over him." The T&G also supported him for mayor, a job that subsequently led to statewide office.
Continue reading "Tim Murray running hard" - Robert Z. Nemeth.
Tim recorded a special video message explaining the importance of Congress extending unemployment benefits and just how out-of-touch Charlie Baker is with the needs of regular people in Massachusetts on this issue.
Please take a moment to watch the video.
BOSTON -- While Republicans at the national level have stood in the way of unemployment benefits, here in Massachusetts, Republican candidate for governor Charlie Baker is also aligned with the national GOP and recently spoke out against extending these benefits.
Baker has also proposed to increase the number of weeks you must have worked in order to be eligible for benefits from 15 to 20 weeks. That means over 12,000 Massachusetts workers would have lost their benefits in 2009 had Baker's proposal been enacted. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray today released a statement on Charlie Baker's recent out-of-touch comments and positions on providing unemployment insurance for Massachusetts workers:
"People who are eligible for unemployment, have a proven work history and played by the rules, need unemployment benefits now more than ever to pay their bills and put food on the table. In addition to being a desperately needed lifeline for the unemployed and their families, it also supports our local businesses because those funds are going directly into the Massachusetts economy.
"It is sad that Charlie Baker has aligned himself with national Republicans on this issue and wants to deny extending unemployment insurance for Massachusetts workers. This is further evidence that Charlie Baker is woefully out-of-touch with the needs of regular people."
(Source: AP: Gov. Patrick backs Obama in jobless benefits extension)
Baker has also proposed to increase the number of weeks you must have worked in order to be eligible for benefits from 15 to 20 weeks. That means over 12,000 Massachusetts workers would have lost their benefits in 2009 had Baker's proposal been enacted. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray today released a statement on Charlie Baker's recent out-of-touch comments and positions on providing unemployment insurance for Massachusetts workers:
"People who are eligible for unemployment, have a proven work history and played by the rules, need unemployment benefits now more than ever to pay their bills and put food on the table. In addition to being a desperately needed lifeline for the unemployed and their families, it also supports our local businesses because those funds are going directly into the Massachusetts economy.
"It is sad that Charlie Baker has aligned himself with national Republicans on this issue and wants to deny extending unemployment insurance for Massachusetts workers. This is further evidence that Charlie Baker is woefully out-of-touch with the needs of regular people."
(Source: AP: Gov. Patrick backs Obama in jobless benefits extension)
On July 18, Tim Murray appeared on WBZ-TV's "Keller at Large" program to
discuss positive private sector job creation, the business climate in
Massachusetts, and Charlie Baker's troubling Eddie Haskell
routine. 
By Jeremy Shulkin Jul 15, 2010
There is no doubt that the month of June was significant for Worcester.
Just count the ways: the announcement that demolition will begin for the CitySquare project, the transfer of Worcester Regional Airport from the city's books to the Massachusetts Port Authority, and news of a $120 million deal with freight-shipping giant CSX that will relocate the company's northern hub to Worcester and double the commuter trains between here and Boston.
"June was a great month for Worcester and Central Massachusetts, in terms of the milestones that were cleared," says Lieutenant Governor and former Worcester Mayor Tim Murray. "It was a busy month for a lot of us. It was physically grueling, too."
Continue reading Worcester Mag Cover Story on Tim Murray's Leadership.
BOSTON -- Lt. Gov. Tim Murray today released the following statement on Charlie Baker's tacit collusion with the Republican Governors Association and its Chair Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, who has been blanketing Massachusetts with millions of dollars of negative ads to help elect Baker.
While Haley Barbour was bragging about launching a new round of ads to attack Patrick, Baker was at the same time planning a fundraiser with Barbour, according to the Associated Press, and working with another Republican Governor to fund more TV ads. (Sources below)
"First Charlie Baker feigns concern about negative ads, and then he sits idly by as the Chair of the RGA, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour waltzes into Massachusetts and brags about his new TV ads attacking Gov. Patrick. Now we learn that Charlie Baker and the Republican Governors have been working behind the scenes all along to raise money for more TV ads.
"Charlie Baker is becoming a modern day Eddie Haskell. In public, he pretends to be squeaky clean, but in private, he's working behind the scenes with the Chair of the RGA, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, who is a disciple of the Lee Atwater-Newt Gingrich school of negative politics."
While Haley Barbour was bragging about launching a new round of ads to attack Patrick, Baker was at the same time planning a fundraiser with Barbour, according to the Associated Press, and working with another Republican Governor to fund more TV ads. (Sources below)
"First Charlie Baker feigns concern about negative ads, and then he sits idly by as the Chair of the RGA, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour waltzes into Massachusetts and brags about his new TV ads attacking Gov. Patrick. Now we learn that Charlie Baker and the Republican Governors have been working behind the scenes all along to raise money for more TV ads.
"Charlie Baker is becoming a modern day Eddie Haskell. In public, he pretends to be squeaky clean, but in private, he's working behind the scenes with the Chair of the RGA, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, who is a disciple of the Lee Atwater-Newt Gingrich school of negative politics."
Tim Murray appeared on NECN's Broadside with Jim Braude July 8 to talk about staying safe in the extreme heat. Click below to watch the video.
Dear Friends,
I'm writing to thank you all for the outpouring of support and well wishes I have received over the past few days.
After marching in five parades in 90-degree heat and doing yard work over the holiday weekend, I did not feel well, and checked myself into Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
I was released yesterday with a clean bill of health, and want to extend my thanks to the staff at Saint Vincent for the amazing level of professionalism and kindness they showed me during my stay.
As the intense heat continues, I hope my experience can serve as a reminder to everyone to stay out of the sun for prolonged periods of time, while remaining in cool areas whenever possible. As I have learned, it is also critical to maintain a healthy diet and stay well hydrated to prevent heat exhaustion and other related illnesses that can occur in these harsh conditions.
Also I urge you to frequently check on your friends and neighbors, especially the elderly, and those who are most vulnerable, to ensure that their fans and air conditioning units are working properly, and they are not suffering in the heat.
Thank you again for your overwhelming support during the past few days. I have been working hard with Governor Patrick day in and day out to ensure that Massachusetts remains on the right track.
And while I clearly overexerted myself this past weekend, I look forward to getting back to business, so we can finish what we started.
Sincerely,
I'm writing to thank you all for the outpouring of support and well wishes I have received over the past few days.
After marching in five parades in 90-degree heat and doing yard work over the holiday weekend, I did not feel well, and checked myself into Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
I was released yesterday with a clean bill of health, and want to extend my thanks to the staff at Saint Vincent for the amazing level of professionalism and kindness they showed me during my stay.
As the intense heat continues, I hope my experience can serve as a reminder to everyone to stay out of the sun for prolonged periods of time, while remaining in cool areas whenever possible. As I have learned, it is also critical to maintain a healthy diet and stay well hydrated to prevent heat exhaustion and other related illnesses that can occur in these harsh conditions.
Also I urge you to frequently check on your friends and neighbors, especially the elderly, and those who are most vulnerable, to ensure that their fans and air conditioning units are working properly, and they are not suffering in the heat.
Thank you again for your overwhelming support during the past few days. I have been working hard with Governor Patrick day in and day out to ensure that Massachusetts remains on the right track.
And while I clearly overexerted myself this past weekend, I look forward to getting back to business, so we can finish what we started.
Sincerely,
On July 3, 2010, Lt. Gov. Murray marched in the Sturbridge Feast & Fire Parade with supporters and volunteers. Tim also marched in Independence Day parades in Auburn, Plymouth, Duxbury and Chelmsford over the holiday weekend.
BOSTON -- Lt. Gov. Tim Murray today released the following statement on Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Sen. Richard Tisei's decision to schedule a session of the State Senate on casino gaming and then skip his own session to attend campaign events. (Sources below)
"It is unbelievable that Richard Tisei would schedule a Senate session on casino gaming and then skip his own session to hit the campaign trail. I guess this is the type of behavior we can expect from a Beacon Hill insider like Senator Tisei.
"If Charlie Baker says he wants to change the way Beacon Hill does business, why did he hand-pick a 25-year Beacon Hill insider like Richard Tisei, who uses procedural tactics to delay the casino debate and then fails to show up to work for his own session?
"Furthermore, if elected with Charlie Baker, Senator Tisei says he will continue to operate his real estate company, which would essentially make him a part-time Lieutenant Governor. It is clear that Richard Tisei cares more about his personal business than the peoples business."
· (AP, 6.26.10, Mass. Senate denied Saturday session on gambling)
· (6.26.10, Baker-Tisei public schedule)
· (6.26.10, TiseiforLG twitter account)
"It is unbelievable that Richard Tisei would schedule a Senate session on casino gaming and then skip his own session to hit the campaign trail. I guess this is the type of behavior we can expect from a Beacon Hill insider like Senator Tisei.
"If Charlie Baker says he wants to change the way Beacon Hill does business, why did he hand-pick a 25-year Beacon Hill insider like Richard Tisei, who uses procedural tactics to delay the casino debate and then fails to show up to work for his own session?
"Furthermore, if elected with Charlie Baker, Senator Tisei says he will continue to operate his real estate company, which would essentially make him a part-time Lieutenant Governor. It is clear that Richard Tisei cares more about his personal business than the peoples business."
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Sources:· (AP, 6.26.10, Mass. Senate denied Saturday session on gambling)
· (6.26.10, Baker-Tisei public schedule)
· (6.26.10, TiseiforLG twitter account)
By CHARIS ANDERSON
SouthCoastToday.com
June 19, 2010
NEW BEDFORD -- Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray on Friday said Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker and his running mate's continued dismissal of the South Coast Rail project reveals their Boston-centric establishment mindsets.
Murray was reacting to critical comments about the project made Friday by Baker and Richard Tisei, who is running for lieutenant governor, in different media outlets.
"I think it reflects Beacon Hill arrogance ... two guys who have been at the Statehouse for a long time who really have little understanding about what transportation investment means for places like Southeastern Massachusetts," Murray said.
A spokesman for the Baker campaign did not return calls for comment on Friday.
On Thursday, Gov. Deval Patrick, Murray and other elected officials announced the purchase of 30 miles of CSX Transportation rail lines south of Taunton, a development they called a critical milestone for the South Coast Rail project.
Continue reading Lt. Gov. Murray Blasts Candidate's Dismissal of South Coast Rail.
Lt. Gov. Tim Murray got nearly 5,000 delegates,
supporters and guests revved up during his speech to the Massachusetts Democratic Party State
Convention on Saturday June 5, 2010. Watch the video of Tim's speech:
Tim was nominated for re-election by Congressman Jim McGovern and introduced by Northampton Mayor Clare Higgins and Vietnam War combat veteran Bernard Jones. Following their presentations, Deval Patrick and Tim Murray were endorsed by the Democratic Party for re-election as Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Watch Tim's special video presentation that aired before he took the stage at the DCU Center in his hometown of Worcester:
Watch Tim's special video presentation that aired before he took the stage at the DCU Center in his hometown of Worcester:
WORCESTER -- In a story published today by GateHouse Media New England, Steven Ryan reported that, "Baker felt the state shouldn't invest too much in particular sectors of the economy. He said education and health care are major sectors within Route 128 but noted that isn't necessarily the case in the rest of the state."
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray today released the following statement:
"Charlie Baker's lack of understanding of the regional economies outside of Route 128 is frightening. The health care and educational sectors are major economic forces in many regions of the state, to say nothing of the lives they change through education, research and health care.
"I think people in the Pioneer Valley and Worcester County would be especially surprised to learn that education and health care are not important parts of their communities. Someone needs to tell Charlie Baker that Route 128 is not the border of Massachusetts."
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray today released the following statement:
"Charlie Baker's lack of understanding of the regional economies outside of Route 128 is frightening. The health care and educational sectors are major economic forces in many regions of the state, to say nothing of the lives they change through education, research and health care.
"I think people in the Pioneer Valley and Worcester County would be especially surprised to learn that education and health care are not important parts of their communities. Someone needs to tell Charlie Baker that Route 128 is not the border of Massachusetts."
Shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray will address delegates, supporters and guests at the Massachusetts Democratic Party 2010 State Convention. Tim will be introduced by three guest speakers and a special video presentation before he takes the stage at the DCU Center in his hometown of Worcester.
The Democratic convention is set to bring in thousands of fired up delegates and guests to the city, and will provide a nice boost to the local economy. The Patrick-Murray team is seeking to identify 2,500 new grassroots organizers during the convention with the ultimate goal of 21,700 community organizers by Election Day.
Sign up to become an organizer!
The Democratic convention is set to bring in thousands of fired up delegates and guests to the city, and will provide a nice boost to the local economy. The Patrick-Murray team is seeking to identify 2,500 new grassroots organizers during the convention with the ultimate goal of 21,700 community organizers by Election Day.
Sign up to become an organizer!
- Suggestions: info@timmurray.org
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