Gov. Patrick wants 2nd term, not a job in Obama administration

Is he completely insane? After almost 2 years of failing to deliver on every promise he made to get elected, he wants to be re-elected? I"m curious to see if Obama follows through on any of his promises too. I sure hope so. Only time will tell.

"Patrick did say, however, that he expected the ranks of his own administration to thin because of Obama appointments."

I'm sure Deval will advertise this as one of his spending cuts...

Hail to the Chief!

Oh Deval Please, please, please take the job in Washington.....this is one of the things I was counting on if Obama won!!!

HAHA! That is like Bush asking for a 3rd term...are you kidding me? "I did nothing as governor, but I'd like you to continue to pay me to do nothing for another term"...oh yes, sure, why not..."yes we can"...can what?... pay you for nothing?

Deval Please, Please, Please take the job in DC, I have it's one of the things I was counting on if Obama got elected.

Of course deval wants to stay gov he hasnt had to work a single day in 2 years. Obama has already said not to expect change right away, or in the first year, or to expect to much done in the first term. not to mention he used lines from Malcom X's by any means neccesary speech.....Hmmmm

Patrick has been a joke. I voted for him two years ago and can't believe how he has gotten nothing done so far. His only push was for the casinos and DiMasi blocked it.

Yea, whatever....he will get the heck out of dodge so fast if he is asked. Good riddance.....he's useless here, he will be useless in Washington.

Patrick can do what he wants because of DiMasi and his crooked posse. Get rid of them and things can get done. We've already got rid of one, we need to keep cleaning.

After he failed to convince fellow Republicans that he was a suitable presidential candidate, there is no doubt in my mind that Mitt Romney will be back to challenge Deval Patrick for governor of Massachusetts.

So Romney will take what he can get and shoot for the governorship of his home state again, likely on the platform that he passed the nation's first successful state-wide health care initiative, and on the platform of overturning the new dog racing ban.

He's obviously being coy and waiting for an opening for a Supreme Court nomination.

Dear Gov. Patrick,

Please go to Washington DC. Oh, and take Kerry with you as well.

Thank-you.

I personally feel he has been a good governor for the state. Hopefully at some point a casino will finally be in the commonwealth to bring in money.

You can not say he has not been trying.

TBone you are an idiot.

The $1B biotech initiative is one of the most important pieces of legislation to help the local economy here. He also fought hard for the Casinos to help boost State revenue but DiMasi and his crooked agenda blocked him. Now Patrick is dealing with budget cuts which most states are suffering from. You think Kerri Healey would have been a better choice?

Patrick go home to Chicago and STAY.....

Obama is a badass and i feel our country really needs someone like him and im glad hes president rather than mcain because he was a loser lieing shumck.

Why would ANYONE want Cadillac Deval back for another term????

Thanks to all of the volunteers of the Republican party who registered their thoughts on this blog. Rove would be pleased.

Patrick = narcissistic = characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance. GO AWAY CADILLAC.

All you fools voted for him...now you are paying the price..his legal fees, his caddie....his Milton mansion....and now you will pay for Wilkersons legal fees. Good job Mass....I'm moving to Russia

Are you people out of your minds? We just came off The Romney Debacle and Patrick is just beginning to figure out just how bad off things were when he got into office. Add the economy now (which is not Patrick's fault obviously) and he has a pile of stuff to deal with. Give the guy a chance, he's smart and now with a new mandate nationally, perhaps we can get Massachusetts in line, too. Things take time, can't turn a oil tanker on a dime either.

Wow..listen to you fools..you voted for him! Now we have to pay for his legal fees, his caddie, his mansion in Milton...and now we will have to pay for Wilkersons legal fees, her pension, her Mansion...all because you voted no on question 1, good job! And now you voted for Obama....great, good job Mass. You never learn. The Biotech industry could use you alright..as test subjects on how people become so dumb!

Please, if there is a God in heaven this guy's out of here!

Obama is the candidate of hope, right? My hope was that if he actually did get elected, at least he'd take Deval with him, so we wouldn't have to wait another two years to give him the boot. Deval, "Yes, You can! (leave)"

Please take the job and get the hell out of here. We need someone who won't ruin this state further.

I think he's done a good job. He's balanced the budgets despite the Romney inherited overspend and not raised taxes.

What has Deval done so far?? Can any of his supporters really say that he has been a success? Other than his great speeches BEFORE he got elected who is he fooling? Anyone who thinks he has done a average job has blinders on. i hope he accepts a job in DC

Emoto: Why would anyone want Deval back?

I'm guessing you don't even know half of the things I list below...

$1b biotech initiative (incl support for stem cell research)
global warming solutions act
MA back in RGGI
support for Cape Wind
continuing reform of comprehensive health care
support for gay rights
closing tax loopholes for corporations
Green communities act
Education: Commonwealth 10 year plan and early education bill
gun violence act
Bridge Repairs throughout commonwealth

All while balancing the budget in a time of fiscal crisis – I’d take him over Romney any day….

Deval Patrick is a weak leader who hasn't delivered on his promise of a property tax cut. Not only have property taxes gone up, but home values have gone down. Governor Patrick tolerates a culture of corruption at the State House. He was an accessory to the Cognos deal by acceding to Speaker DiMasi's demands to funnel a multi-million technology contract to DiMasi's cronies. And he enabled the bribe-taking and shakedowns of Diane Wilkerson by enthusiastically backing her for re-election.

I miss Mitt Romney. He was a real outsider who kept his promises and fought the insiders on Beacon Hill.

Hey GB - the governor doesn't legislate spending, the spendaholic legislature does. So, if cadillac "inherited overspend", he inherited it from his fellow democrats-a collection of clowns who has never seen a spending boondoggle they don't like. Romney issued hundreds of millions of dollars in spending vetoes, most of which were overturned by the legislature. Cadillac however, redid his office to the tune of $27,000 ($12,000 for drapes), hired a chief of staff for his wife, opened a $450,000 DC office, increased his office budget to $9 million, nearly $4 million over fiscal year 2007. Ya, great job deval.

Way to go Deval! Too often we've had governors who treated the job as a stopover, nursery or just simply a joke. No names but they've all been Republican. By staying the Governor is showing that he thinks the people of Massachusetts are worth governing.

Deval, please take the job in D.C., because I don't believe your going to be re-elected. I'm happy to hear that we can thin the ranks in the State House so we can cut out some fat (big salaries)from the budget. Good call!

If he really wanted to lead by example, he would not have collected his salary, like Romney and Healy, especially in this time of a budget crunch. Instead he buys $12,000 curtains and a $50,000 caddy. Do as I say and not as I do. He is a fraud who would never get reelected.

It's so true Deval Patrick did not do anything for mass people. That's why I never vote in this country that I love so much sorry...why both to vote. Some american people are crazy why would anyone vote favor to smoke weed...People like me that don't smoke weed. Can go buy it little by little and sale to dick head like deval patrick and those croker out there. It's sad all the politic can have criminal record still have a good job. But other young people with criminal record can not get a job because of there past....We should not be judge about our past 7 to 10 year ago...Look at that guy (senator_ Stevens from aa

Coupe Deval should instead be picked as Secretary of the Interior, since he has a lot of experience with interior decorating. Imagine how he can pimp out the White House! Also, the offical government security vehicle can be changed from the Ford Explorer to the Escalade.

I don't know what is worse -- hearing that Patrick may not go to Washington or reading the pathetic Patrick apologist posts here for this article.

Hey Deval, you are a one term governor. Just go, and take that opportunist elitist Kerry with you. Mmmkay?

I want deval gone as much as the next guy but how is taking his poor governing skills and sending it to washington a good thing? We are upset with him so the whole country would have to suffer? And really... would Tim Murray be any better?

Actually, I think it'd be a hoot for Deval to stick around MA, given all of the political upheaval this state should experience soon. Diane Dubya was just the first head to roll of many...should be an interesting two years.

To those of you who would like to see Romney back in MA., think about his making MA the butt of his jokes when he was running for Pres. (Washington Post). Think also about his "revelations" re. equal rights for gays and "choice" for women when he decided to run for Pres.

If you do think about these things, you'll understand why MA natives call him "Slick."

Obama we had a deal!!!!! I vote for you and you take Duval!!!!!!!

Patrick has made major, commendable contributions in the areas of clean energy and life sciences (to name a few) and has worked enormously hard to unite a legislature led by a corrupt Speaker. Patrick has also closed major tax loopholes and has made major advancements in civic engagement and education. Give the Governor some time to let these initiatives bear fruit. Anyone who thinks Governor Patrick is not working hard is simply not tuned in. Make no mistake: A job in Washington would be vacation for Governor Patrick, and I admire his willingness to stick it out here when the economy has gotten so bleak.

As a side note, the extent to which these posts become a forum for bigotry is shameful. Reasonable people can disagree on many of these issues, but the extent to which blatant racism permeates these posts is simply nauseating.

Ha Ha Ha.

Who is buying this crap? PLEASE LEAVE. Your stay has run it's course here. I think you can do more damage in Washington with your liberal friends.

Deval your doing a good Job... What has he done wrong ? and what has a governor done before him better? lets help him get better not bring him down..
America loves to bring you up and then tear you down.. No succesfull building in this country.. Maybe you should move to Russia..

Deval, please go to Washington and end this abortion of a governorship.

While I am skeptical that Deval is staying, as I believe he'll get a supreme court nod once one opens up, it never ceases to amaze me how people spit venom at him.

Patrick has been a perfectly effective governor. Other users have already listed many of his accomplishments. As will be the case with President Obama, Deval wasn't able to make everything change the morning he was sworn in. These things all take time. He'll probably need a 2nd term (which I believe he'd be elected to) to complete them.

Remember, the most successful term for FDR was the 3rd.

Why would he want to leave?

Nice drapes
Nice car
Paid Lifestyles of the rich and famous vacations to China and other fantastic locations
Nice desk
State pension
I wouldn`t leave either... Don`t blame me I voted for Muffy!

Ok you geniuses, if Patrick leaves, who would you recommend bringing in as the new Governor? That's what I thought. Mitt Romney spent most of his time out state with the Mormons to prepare his run for the White House. I agree there is a lot of corruption in the state house and it needs to be cleaned up but I don't think Patrick is crooked.

I think ALL the negative people should be walking in Gov. Patrick's shoes for just ONE day!
If you can't do it better or offer a way to do it better; SHUT UP and keep your negative comments to yourself.
I'll pray for all of you - its obvious you you need it.

Was he even offered a job by Obama ?

A second term? Good luck with that, Governor. Have you been paying any attention at all as to what the folks here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts think of you? Even those who were tricked into voting for you have finally come around and see through the thin veneer that you and your handlers managed to slop on you. You're nothing more than another empty suit in Massachusetts politics (or in the case of Sen. Terese Murray, an empty pants suit).

you have to win a second term.... and to be truthfully honest, your ability to do that is questionable.... Take the job security and GO!

Hey genius EJ - no one is "brought in" as Governor - Tim Murray would take over as Governor if Patrick left, and someone would be appointed in his place as Lt. Governor.

And Patrick isn't crooked? As marie said in Post #31 - "redid his office to the tune of $27,000 ($12,000 for drapes), hired a chief of staff for his wife, opened a $450,000 DC office, increased his office budget to $9 million, nearly $4 million over fiscal year 2007. " Interesting all that SPENDING going on isn't it, when people are losing their jobs, homes, companies are leaving the Commonwealth for other states.........how can people not see this one-party system in MA is NOT good? Except for those elected to their terms over and over and over again, like Dianne Wilkerson and Sal DiMasi, et al?

I do not think anyone gets it,Mr Obama DOES NOT want him he knows him and knows how lazy he is! He has been a disgrace to the state from the first day he took office. You now have a president that has strong ties to radical racists america will see if you think Bush was bad wait till after you have four years of this guy or maybe even 8 god forbid. Deval Patrick has the the same ties to the radical racists as Obama. Just look at the jobs he has held.Do you really think he was hired because he could do the job or because of his color.? Don't tell me these are racist statments because they are true and sometime the truth does hurt!

I do not think anyone gets it,Mr Obama DOES NOT want him he knows him and knows how lazy he is! He has been a disgrace to the state from the first day he took office. You now have a president that has strong ties to radical racists america will see if you think Bush was bad wait till after you have four years of this guy or maybe even 8 god forbid. Deval Patrick has the the same ties to the radical racists as Obama. Just look at the jobs he has held.Do you really think he was hired because he could do the job or because of his color.? Don't tell me these are racist statments because they are true and sometime the truth does hurt!

I find it interesting that so many people don't like him now, yet very enthusiastically voted for him. It's one thing to vote for him as the lesser of two evils (who's worse, Patrick or Healey?), but I think it's interesting that so many people actually believed the crap that came out of his mouth and are now surprised that he can't deliver. He might as well have told you everyone was getting $1M and a puppy. You cannot significantly increase benefits and government spending, while cutting taxes, unless you issue an enormous amount of debt. Clearly our little state can't support a lot of debt service.

What I want to know is why of all places did Barack Obama's aunt choose to live in Boston. Was it perhaps that she would be protected by a Obama crony, Gov. Patrick? Did he know that she was living in government housing all this time? And what is she hiding that prevents her from talking before the election is over?

About the $450,000 D.C. office... clearly anyone who puts this down as "wasteful spending" has no idea how the American system of federalism works. Do you even know what the D.C office does? Clearly not. Because if you did, you would know how much federal money it has brought to the Commonwealth. You think the people in Congress care about how much funding the state gets? You think the ten Congressmen representing Massachusetts out of 435 are swaying any appropriations over our way? The D.C. office works with the NGA to increase their bargaining power and lobby for federal money to come to Massachusetts. Without this office, the Commonwealth would be completely overlooked. If you dont see the importance of the D.C. office, you clearly have no idea how the political process works and are one of those people who love to talk about politics and policy but have no idea what they mean beyond the surface. The D.C. office costs $450,000 but has brought millions to Massachusetts.

He can leave when I get my property tax break he PROMISED. That was Change We Could Believe In!
Liar.

I think Pareick's performance has been solid but not spectacular. He's funneled more money to cities and towns and is even now trying to protect local aid. However, his PR machine is really poor. It seems like he doesn't understand that the voters need to be better informed of the progress that he's made.

I find it amusing that the word “lazy” continues to appear in these posts in reference to Deval Patrick. Here is someone who was born into poverty and, through hard work, intellect, good fortune and determination, earned his way into our most competitive educational institutions and leadership positions in business and government. Patrick could be earning—quite literally—100 times what he earns now had he chosen to remain in corporate America (not to mention flying on private jets, staying in 5 star hotels, playing golf 10 times a week, etc.). Instead he chose to devote his time and his skills to public service and making Massachusetts a better place. Lazy? Please. We need more people like Patrick in our government.

Typical politician talk! Deval has already packed!! Sure he'd like to start working on his campaign promises, but if Washington calls, he's going!!

Oh, make no mistake I did not vote for Cadillac. I am an independent and I vote for the person I think can do the job and will take care of the issues I care about. I always felt like Deval was a used car sales man and he was trying to sell me a bag of goods.

You can say whatever you want I still think he stinks, he makes Romney look good and I didn’t think anyone could do that ( I did vote for Romney for governor and boy was that a wasted vote). I do have to say that any governor of this state has their work cut out for them, as they do have to deal with the crooks on Beacon Hill.
Hope DiMasi is next one up on the FBI’s list.
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What I want to know is why of all places did Barack Obama's aunt choose to live in Boston. Was it perhaps that she would be protected by a Obama crony, Gov. Patrick? Did he know that she was living in government housing all this time? And what is she hiding that prevents her from talking before the election is over?

Deval Patrick is just realizing how f#$!@# up this state was when he took over, so now he's been correcting and turning it around and cutting spending and penalizing all the departments that are spending money and giving raises in a time that it's not affordable. He's overhauling everything thats wrong with the state before he can get to the real agenda that he planned on doing, too bad he probably will not get the chance to with a second term because people are too ignorant to think logically on how long change takes and how much has to be done.It doesn't happen immediately. Ignorant people should not blog, do your research before you try to speak of a subject you know nothing about.

First the state does not set property taxes, that is done at the community level. Which is why you pay your local community for those property taxes. He couldn't promise that, and I don't believe he did. Second, the caddy so many people keep bringing up was one of the vehicles on the short list the state police detail would allow him to have and is likely cheaper than the SUV based model that was also on the list. And finally, you have no idea how many companies are still in MA because of the work he has done to convince them that staying in MA was a good thing, and working to improve infrastructure around them to keep them here. I know over over 15k jobs that may be elsewhere now if Deval hadn't stepped up. Now I am not going to say he is doing great work, but don't underestimate the work he is doing to keep work here, and to grow the MA economy. And housing prices in MA were way over inflated to begin with, your home value is finally coming back to reality. In less than 10 years the value of my home doubled, that was insane. Also this has nothing to do with Deval and everything to do with bad federal politics and decisions.

Here's a scenario--Kerry takes a job in the Obama cabinet-- state legislature repeals the specisl election legisation to go back to gubernatorial appointment for replacement as Senator---Patrick resigns with a deal in place with Mauray and Murray as Governor names Patrick to replace Kerry---game set match---in Mass- you can hold that seat as long as you want---