Left In Lowell

This says it all. BMG links to a CNBC report on how Massachusetts cracked the #5 slot for its annual ranking of business-friendly states, surprising…CNBC.

This was after getting to #15 in 2008, #8 in 2009, and now, #5 this year. As David says, “interesting that MA’s three highest finishes ever have been under Deval Patrick’s governorship.”

As noted in comments, so, Charlie Baker, is this the wrong direction you want to run against?

Someday, I hope that people realize it’s not super-low-tax-burden and no regulations that are business friendly. That might be what (some) businesses want, but what makes the economy tick are Democratic policies - regulation to create a fair playing field, and taxes at a level that can sustain an educated and talented workforce, a safe environment, and a high quality of life. These things, at the core Democratic principles, are what have made our country great, and the loss of them has been what has made the country sag in the last couple of decades. Under Bush (and Romney) this country and state stagnated, at best. Now we reap the fruits nationally of long abuse by Bush, and reap the benefits of four years of Patrick, locally, as we see our prospects increase faster and stronger than most of the rest of the country.