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Gov. Patrick Criticized Because of Casino Plans

On October 18th, 2007, the casino proposal made by Governor Deval Patrick has hit a snag, evidence to what some analysts believe have been mistakes by the rookie Governor who is trying to carefully navigate among critics and supporters of the casino plan in Massachusetts.

Gov. Patrick, who is from the Democratic Party, have come under fire because of his conflicting decisions. He has made conflicting decisions regarding the important parts of the casino plan especially on whether Patrick would fully give his support to a casino facility in Boston. He is also reluctant about selling the plan to the residents in the state.

Gov. Patrick has yet to earn important Beacon Hill supporters who are willing to support him on his casino plans. Even gaming advocates like State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill and the members of both the Democratic and Republican Party have criticized his plan. But others say that he is being attacked unfairly.

Senator Michael W. Morrissey, a Democrat from Quincy and an important supporter of Gov. Patrick said that people are just misunderstanding some of Gov. Patrick's mistakes. Despite growing criticism on his plans, Gov. Patrick showed up unannounced at the office of state Treasurer Cahill, who has criticize Patrick for ignoring those people outside of his administration regarding his casino plans.

Cahill said that he appreciates the effort by Gov. Patrick. Daniel O'Connell, the economic development secretary and chief gaming adviser of Gov. Patrick said that Gov. Patrick's administration is awaiting public debate on the matter before making the case before the committees.

O'Connell said that the administration chose not to ask outsiders in making the casino proposals but they have made a committee on the matter and listen carefully on the proposals and the criticism of the casino opponents.

Gov. Patrick said that three casinos in Western Massachusetts, Southeastern Massachusetts and Boston would produce 20,000 jobs and $2 billion in for the economy.

 

Tuesday, November 06 , 2007
Victor Copeland