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...sympathy for politicians consigned by countenance to personalities they might not have chosen. As the midterm elections end and presidential hopefuls look ahead to 2008, there are perils for both the lovely and the unlovely. Those easy on the eye should take care not to overstate the point (MITT ROMNEY: MORE SYMMETRICAL THAN EVER!). Those with aesthetic hurdles should consider whether it's finally time for that eye lift or chin tuck. Remember, candidates think of November as a time to face the voters, but for the electorate, it's often a time to vote the faces...
...Commonwealth’s recent fiscal crisis serves as an excellent example of the importance of balance. Instead of endorsing the tax-and-spend mentality that led the state into debt, Governor W. Mitt Romney and Healey refused to raise taxes and balanced the budget each year by reducing waste and cutting excessive spending. In the fiscal year 2007 budget alone, the Governor cut almost $600 million from the legislature’s proposals to ensure that the state would not dip too much into its rainy day fund. Over the last four years, a $3 billion state deficit...
Massachusetts Gov. W. Mitt Romney barred state police forces from providing security for Khatami, deeming Harvard’s invitation to the Iranian ex-chief “a disgrace to the memory of all Americans who have lost their lives at the hands of extremists.” The council condemned Romney, saying he had “chosen to compromise public safety for his own political ambition...
...MTA’s decision to drop tolls has been couched under the progressive rhetoric of giving long haul commuters a break. Gov. W. Mitt Romney has said that “the western drivers of Massachusetts have been ripped off,” and the abolition of tolls is his way of righting this wrong. But Romney has yet to suggest the means by which the funding for maintenance of highways provided by tolls will be replaced...
...Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will start randomly inspecting bags on the public transit system in an attempt to deter terrorist acts, Governor W. Mitt Romney announced yesterday. MBTA officials will use equipment that can detect any trace of explosive material on a bag, such as on seams, zippers, or handles. The tests can be conducted in under a minute, according to a statement from the Governor’s office. In most cases, officials will not actually open passengers’ bags, though they may request to do so, the statement said. In addition, “impact teams?...