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Candidate for Mayor Makes Straightforward Pitch:  ‘I’m the Smartest Guy in This Whole Damn City’

Matthew McDonald

A 52-year-old community activist running for mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut offered a succinct reason for his candidacy during his announcement speech Monday, according to the Connecticut Post.

"People say I'm delusional. That I'm crazy. I'm the smartest guy in this whole damn city," said Tony Barr.

Some Erstwhile Allies Now Seeing Charlie Baker As Tax Man
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Some Erstwhile Allies Now Seeing Charlie Baker As Tax Man

Matthew McDonald

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker took criticism from two anti-tax groups last week, but so far he isn't responding.

Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance pointed out that Beacon Hill leaders have proposed myriad new taxes during the past month, including one (on Airbnb rentals) that the state Legislature approved and the governor signed into law.

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