Geoff Diehl wins GOP primary bid over Chris Doughty for governor

Sep 07, 2022 View Original Article
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    20% Somewhat Conservative

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  • Policy Leaning

    -22% Somewhat Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    74% Negative

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"As Healey delivered her victory speech around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday -- ahead of the GOP gubernatorial race being called -- she slammed the threats posed by both candidates, whom she warned would bring Trumpism and anti-abortion views to Massachusetts."
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22% Conservative
"Echoing Baker's brand of Republicanism, Doughty has struck a more moderate tone on the campaign trail as he's pushed for a reinvigorated Massachusetts tourism industry, plus strategies to improve the cost of living and labor market throughout the commonwealth."
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8% Conservative
"Geoff Diehl, a former state representative endorsed for the corner office by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary contest for governor Tuesday evening over Chris Doughty, a political novice and Wrentham business owner."
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-16% Liberal
"Should he win, Diehl on his first day as governor said he intends to rehire all Executive Department employees -- including those from State Police, MassDOT and the state Department of Correction -- who lost their jobs over Baker's vaccine requirement."
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-16% Liberal
"Diehl, hewing closely to Trump's rhetoric, has eschewed COVID-19 restrictions, particularly vaccine mandates rolled out by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Gov. Charlie Baker."
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-32% Liberal
"Diehl, hewing closely to Trump's rhetoric, has eschewed COVID-19 restrictions, particularly vaccine mandates rolled out by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Gov. Charlie Baker."
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-32% Liberal
"I debated Elizabeth Warren three times, Diehl told reporters last month in downtown Boston near City Hall, alluding to his failed 2018 U.S. Senate bid."
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-36% Liberal

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : As Healey delivered her victory speech around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday -- ahead of the GOP gubernatorial race being called -- she slammed the threats posed by both candidates, whom she warned would bring Trumpism and anti-abortion views to Massachusetts.

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