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Governor Duval Patrick came into the gubernatorial race a couple of years ago in Massachusetts as the fresh face that was preparing to bring Massachusetts into the twenty-first century when it came to casino gambling. Patrick proposed casino resorts, and residents of the state bought in and elected him governor.
Now, several years later, Patrick is losing the support of several union groups and thousands of residents in the state. The governor's attempts to bring casino resorts to Massachusetts have failed now two years in a row.
Last year, former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi led a charge in legislature to defeat a Patrick proposal that would have authorized four casino resorts. This year, the damage was much worse for Patrick, who vetoed a bill that was sent to him from the Senate and House.
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Now, several years later, Patrick is losing the support of several union groups and thousands of residents in the state. The governor's attempts to bring casino resorts to Massachusetts have failed now two years in a row.
Last year, former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi led a charge in legislature to defeat a Patrick proposal that would have authorized four casino resorts. This year, the damage was much worse for Patrick, who vetoed a bill that was sent to him from the Senate and House.
Read entire article here.