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Deval Patrick
Bowie, MD
Politics
Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day
There was no shortage of familiar faces in Annapolis on Wednesday afternoon as Maryland welcomed Wes Moore as the state's 63rd governor. In a fitting ceremony, Moore, who is also the state's first African American governor, was sworn into office on abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ bible before being welcomed to the podium on the steps of the Maryland State House by none other than Oprah Winfrey. New Gov. Wes Moore's march to the state house in Annapolis.@iamwesmoore “I met Wes for the first time in 2010 … I interviewed him for his best-selling book. I was so impressed by his integrity …
Rivertowns, NY
Politics
Nation's Second-Most Popular Republican Governor Won't Seek Reelection
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will not seek a third term in office in 2022, according to an announcement made by his administration. Baker, age 65, a moderate Republican who first took office in January 2015, announced on Wednesday, Dec. 1 that he and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito opted not to run in 2022 following “several months of discussions with (their) families.” “This was an extremely difficult decision for us,” they wrote in a letter to constituents. “We love the work, and we especially respect and admire the people of this wonderful Commonwealth.” Baker first ran for governor in 2010…
