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Shortly after his inauguration, Romney went on statewide television to repeat his pledge to balance the budget without touching taxes or popular services. His rationale? He had supposedly uncovered $2 billion of wasteful spending in the state budget. This would have been quite a notable accomplishment—if it were true. Unfortunately for Bay Staters, the claim was false. After facing media scrutiny, Romney was forced to backtrack...
Still, in Orwellian fashion, Romney continued to tell his new constituents that his proposed budget would not increase taxes or cut essential services. Apparently the governor was not concerned about letting something as simple as the truth get in the way of a good political message. Is this the type of advice he will pass on to KSG graduates...
...actuality, Romney’s budget proposed deep cuts in popular services such as the public university system and included raising “fees” (which is Romney-speak for “taxes”). To add insult to injury, Romney proposed cuts in local aid that are so severe, localities will be forced to raise taxes in order to keep their schools open and their roads paved. Romney voters who were led to believe their taxes and services would remain the same are now out of luck...
Misleading the public has been a habit for Romney since he entered the public arena. During his campaign, for instance, Romney dishonestly claimed he had filed taxes as a Massachusetts resident while living in Utah, thus making him eligible to run for governor. In actuality, Romney filed as a Utah resident and did not amend his returns until after he began campaigning for governor. This behavior is unfortunate for someone who claims to be above politics as usual...
...inviting Romney to deliver KSG’s commencement address, Dean Joseph S. Nye, Jr. has rewarded the governor’s sad behavior. Regular speakers and visiting fellows can be invited with ambivalence to their record. Commencement addresses are different. The choice of these speakers is a decision to honor them and their careers...