‘Sacrifices for the Common Good … Make Us Stronger,’ New Democratic Candidate for Governor Says

Democratic candidate for governor Ben Downing thinks personal responsibility is overrated when it comes to the coronavirus emergency — and wants people to make sacrifices for "the common good." Downing, who announced this past weekend that he will run for governor of Massachusetts next year, clarified his take on coronavirus measures in a radio segment for WAMC in December 2020.

Democratic candidate for governor Ben Downing thinks personal responsibility is overrated when it comes to the coronavirus emergency — and wants people to make sacrifices for "the common good." Downing, who announced this past weekend that he will run for governor of Massachusetts next year, clarified his take on coronavirus measures in a radio segment for WAMC in December 2020.…