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When Massachusetts’ voters head to the polls this coming Tuesday to choose the Democratic gubernatorial candidate for November’s general election, they should cast their votes for former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. An exciting mixture of political vigor and intellectual innovation, Reich will provide the dynamic leadership Massachusetts needs to overcome its economic woes. But more importantly, when the state is again on sound financial footing, Reich is most prominently committed to revitalizing Massachusetts’ education system...
...secondary school level, unlike competitor Shannon O’Brien, Reich rightly opposes using the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam as the sole determinant of whether a student receives a diploma. In addition to promoting decreased class sizes and the importance of attracting talented teachers, Reich has been outspoken about the need for statewide, full-day kindergarten—a welcome change from Acting Governor Jane Swift, who recently vetoed a $28 million state initiative to help local school districts pay for full-day kindergarten...
...Democratic candidates, Reich has put the most emphasis on improving public post-secondary education in Massachusetts. After a year in which the University of Massachusetts system sustained an $11 million budget cut—reducing resources for UMass’ libraries, sports and its honors college—Reich’s oft-expressed commitment to quality higher education is more important than ever. His plans—to increase technical skill training, promote cooperative work programs and grant tuition breaks to students dedicated to public service professions like teaching and social services—are substantive, ambitious and forward...
...health care, too, Reich’s progressive ideas stand out. He has stressed the importance of preserving Massachusetts’ state Medicaid benefits and improving access to affordable health insurance for the state’s neediest citizens. As important, Reich has outlined the money that could be saved both by using bulk prescription drug purchasing and by providing more effective community medical services to seniors in their homes. In the latter case, an estimated $41 million is at stake, according to the Massachusetts Home Care Coalition—in addition to improving the quality of life for seniors...
...really hope that [the debate] was a awakening to Mr. Reich, Mr. Birmingham and Mr. Tolman...that just attacking other people in the party is not the way [to win],” she said...