Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has criticized his rival, Rick Santorum (left), for supporting earmarks while he was in Congress.
(Paul Sancya/Associated Press/file)
Political Intelligence
Romney, a critic of earmarks, once inspired a local one
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has criticized his rival, Rick Santorum (left), for supporting earmarks while he was in Congress.
(Paul Sancya/Associated Press/file)
Mitt Romney has attacked Rick Santorum over his support for earmarks, but the former Massachusetts governor stood to benefit from one in 2004 when drainage problems plagued his Belmont home. Meanwhile, a top House official denies speculation that his chamber might rely on proceeds from the state’s new casino gambling law to balance its 2013 budget. And Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray seems to be rebuilding his personal brand after a couple months of bad publicity.
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