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A day of oaths — and vows to rebuild trust
Two months after Democrats swept every statewide race, this is what change looks like on Beacon Hill: The party remains firmly in control, with two new faces arriving in high office and two familiar ones returning for new terms. On a celebratory day marked by solemn promises to repair the economy and rebuild faith in government, Suzanne M. Bump was sworn in yesterday as the first new state auditor in 24 years and the first woman to hold the job.
Steven Grossman took the oath as the first new treasurer in eight years and the first Jewish statewide elected official in 53 years.
Martha Coakley also took the oath of office for a second term as attorney general, celebrating her return from the political wilderness a year to the day Scott Brown defeated her in his stunning victory in the special US Senate race. “What a difference a year makes,’’ said Coakley, who rebounded from her loss to Brown and handily defeated a Republican challenger in the fall.
Another incumbent Democrat, William F. Galvin, was sworn in for a fifth term as secretary of state, taking the oath in a ceremony in the governor’s office that was closed to reporters.
Steven Grossman took the oath as the first new treasurer in eight years and the first Jewish statewide elected official in 53 years.
Martha Coakley also took the oath of office for a second term as attorney general, celebrating her return from the political wilderness a year to the day Scott Brown defeated her in his stunning victory in the special US Senate race. “What a difference a year makes,’’ said Coakley, who rebounded from her loss to Brown and handily defeated a Republican challenger in the fall.
Another incumbent Democrat, William F. Galvin, was sworn in for a fifth term as secretary of state, taking the oath in a ceremony in the governor’s office that was closed to reporters.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/01/20/4_democrats_sworn_in__to_high_statewide_offices/
I was at Steve Grossman's celebration luncheon at the State House yesterday...Good day all around....!