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Article: KERRY HEALEY GETS HER CHANCE TO SHINE
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- December 15, 2005
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She's not technically the governor.
But Governor Mitt Romney's decision not to seek reelection bestows
unusual power and political opportunity on his lieutenant governor,
Kerry Healey.
And Romney's decision will create one of the more interesting
situations in the corner office in recent Massachusetts history.
The man who holds the title of governor is expected to spend much
of his time out of state and much of his energy on national politics.
The woman who does not hold the title, but would like to eventually,
has a unique chance to elevate her profile with the Massachusetts
electorate.
Even before yesterday's announcement, Romney was traveling
frequently, making nearly 30 out-of-state ...