who is improbably enough, the current front runner for the democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor...is collecting the endorsement of former Lt Governor Thomas P. O'Neill III in North Cambridge tonight.
O'Neill of course, is the son of the Supreme Maacher, the Late Tip O'Neill, US Speaker of the House. O'Neill The Third hasn't had a big footprint in democratic politics for a few years now, but the name carries storied weight and he is a man with many many friends within and without the corridors of power, it sends a message that Tingle is indeed "A Serious Candidate". In short, "Its a Good Get".
I remain ambivalent about Tingle's candidacy, I'm as a rule throughly disenchanted with the parade of untested amateurs that routinely parachute in the Lt Gubernatorial Primary while seasoned experienced public servants settle down quietly in their safe seats to watch the Big Show. And Tingle despite his charm and obvious brains is still out of this amateur class...however at the moment he is the only game in town, in a binary choice between Him and Palfrey on the ballot I have to go with Jimmy Tingle reservations and all.
Of some import, down the road I do have to wonder about his long term intentions, this is gonna be a tough year for the democrats to unseat Charlie Baker (although we must still make the strongest possible effort all the same)...Tingle has at best, indifferent chances of being elected Lt Governor. I'm guessing his long range plan to make suitable contacts within and without the democratic part, build up a base at the polls, develop a fundraising profile...and run for Governor in 2022....you heard it hear last folks.
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