“I congratulate Governor-elect Charlie Baker on his win in yesterday’s statewide election. Charlie ran an upbeat campaign that engaged the state’s voters and focused on his positive vision for creating jobs and moving Massachusetts forward. His ability to lead and to understand the problems that face the state will serve us well, and I anticipate that, beginning on day one, he will work with legislators on both sides of the aisle to achieve a bipartisan consensus to address these problems. I look forward to working with the new administration over the next four years to help make Charlie’s vision for a better Massachusetts a reality.
I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize
Attorney General Martha Coakley, who ran a hard-fought campaign and has
dedicated many years of her life to public service. I wish her well in her future endeavors. Our democracy depends on individuals who are
willing to step forward and engage in a vigorous debate on the things they
believe in and care about. That was
certainly the case with both candidates, as well as the people who worked on
their campaigns, and we are all the better for it.”
