Category — DiMasi

A year is a lifetime in political terms.  For example, a little over a year ago, Democrats were explaining why having a Democrat in the corner office was a must.  Our woes would vanish once a Democratic governor could collaborate with the legislature.  But in a rare honest moment, might Beacon Hill admit to wishing Kerry Healey had won the election:

“It seems like we have a proposal where no tough questions were even asked — let alone answered,” DiMasi said. “The Governor clearly has the burden of convincing the Legislature that this casino plan should be adopted. So far, the case has not been made, the evidence isn’t there and the Governor’s arguments for casinos are clearly losing credibility.” 

I’m with DiMasi on casinos.  Their economic benefit is overblown when you compare the revenue to expected infrastructure and service outlays.  Now, if the state wasn’t subsidizing their construction, I’d have no problem supporting them.  If adults want to gamble, so be it.  Just don’t use my tax dollars to fund these private enterprises.