Baker’s 2014 campaign manager departs State House

Baker’s 2014 campaign manager departs State House

BOSTON – One of the architects of Gov. Charlie Baker's successful 2014 campaign for governor is leaving his official position within the administration, but he's not going far.

Jim Conroy, who managed Baker's gubernatorial campaign last cycle, will leave his senior advisor position and return to consulting, but will continue to advise Baker and the Massachusetts Republican Party on political issues, and plans to get involved at the outset with issues aligned with Baker's agenda.

Rubio financial backers begin to reconsider
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Rubio financial backers begin to reconsider

Associated Press

TAMPA, Florida (AP) — Just when Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio needs them the most, big-dollar contributors from the party's wealthy main stream are having second thoughts about his future in the 2016 race.

Fresh misgivings about Rubio's path forward are the latest — and potentially the most debilitating — in a series of obstacles that threatens the Florida senator's future in this rollercoaster Republican campaign.

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