CBS Boston reports Murray has a new job lined up already.
UPDATE, 10:45 a.m.: Boston.com has updated their original post, reporting that Murray is anticipated to resign next month from according to a top administration official. ORIGINAL STORY: Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray will be resigning Wednesday, according to CBS Boston. CBS Boston reported sources saying Murray will leave to become the head of his hometown Worcester Chamber of Commerce, a position that pays over $200,000 a year. Murray announced earlier this year he would not run for governor in 2014. Boston.com reports there is no mechanism by which the state Constitution allows for the replacement of the lieutenant governor, meaning Gov. Deval Patrick will be without one until he leaves office in January 2015. As a result, Boston.com…
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Governor Deval Patrick won't run again, and Lt. Gov. Tim Murray wants the job. So do Treasurer Steve Grossman and 2010 Republican candidate Charlie Baker. Who do you think should run for governor?
Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray could hold out any longer. On Thursday, he told the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce he'd like to be governor, according to WBUR. Mind you, he didn't say he would run, just that he wants to be governor. With the election two years away, starting an official campaign now would be a bit premature. But Murray's not alone. Governor Deval Patrick has said he will not run in 2014, leaving the door open for Murray and a host of other suitors to the office. State treasurer Steve Grossman and 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker have also expressed interest in a run in 2014. And it wasn't so long ago that Scott Brown was greeted with shouts of "Governor!" during is concession speech. Who do you …
miltres
11:05 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
You left out the part about keeping a pension... more ›