THE PUBLIC MARVELED when Bill Weld dove into the Charles River in the summer of 1996. Now the two-time Massachusetts governor and former US attorney is plunging into an even more toxic stew. About three months after re-registering with his old party, Weld on Patriot’s Day announced his Republican candidacy for president. His campaign launch […]
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Bill Weld’s longshot candidacy begins
The public marveled when Bill Weld dove into the Charles River in the summer of 1996. Now the two-time Massachusetts governor and former US attorney is plunging into an even more toxic stew. About three months after re-registering with his old party, Weld on Patriot’s Day announced his Republican candidacy for president. His campaign launch […]
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Gomez still weighing Senate run
THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY FIELD to take on US Sen. Elizabeth Warren next year now includes three candidates, but another contender is still eying the race. Businessman and former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez is meeting with potential advisors to chart a path forward and still closely considering his options, according to a source with direct knowledge […]