Holly Robichaud on Gov. Patrick's next move.
Now that you have lost the battle over casinos, what’s next Governor Patrick?Is any one else embarrassed for the Governor? His plan for three casinos was soundly rejected. He was clearly outmaneuvered by Speaker DiMasi. As they say Deval was beaten like a drum.
So what’s next?
Let me predict you will hear the words: TAXES and TOLLS. How else do Democrats try to resolve budget issues? Their game plan is always to reach into our wallets.
Moreover, Deval has been attempting to follow in the footsteps on Dukakis who raised taxes when he did not get his way.
I suspect you will see shortly a big effort to put up tolls on I-93. The Governor will attempt to close more business tax loops holes and then they will look at the income tax. Beware!
Don’t expect the Democrats to cut back. Remember our Governor is on track to double to the state’s budget just look at the Governor’s office. He attempted to spend $10,000 on new drapes and he recently opened a branch office in Springfield. I wonder how much the drapes cost out there?
UPDATE: From Casey Ross and Joann Fitzpatrick.
SECOND UPDATE: From RedState.com, the New York Times, the Herald and the AP.
