Baker criticized for meddling in GOP committee races

BOSTON – Charlie Baker's mission to transform the Massachusetts Republican State Committee into a more moderate group notched some success Tuesday, as sources say the governor's candidates claimed nearly half of the 52 head-to-head races. Baker's support for less conservative candidates angered activists further to the right within the state GOP. On Wednesday morning, the RedMassGroup.com, a blog managed by committee member Steve Aylward of Watertown, ripped the governor over his moves to shape

BOSTON – Charlie Baker's mission to transform the Massachusetts Republican State Committee into a more moderate group notched some success Tuesday, as sources say the governor's candidates claimed nearly half of the 52 head-to-head races. Baker's support for less conservative candidates angered activists further to the right within the state GOP. On Wednesday morning, the RedMassGroup.com, a blog managed by committee member Steve Aylward of Watertown, ripped the governor over his moves to shape…