“Democrats have chosen to double down on a far left political agenda they know has failed under the Biden administration.” “Maura Healey’s radical record and extreme statements while serving as Attorney General make clear that she would be the most progressive governor ever in our state’s history,” Diehl said in a statement. If that’s the case, Healey - who easily defeated rival Sonia Chang-Diaz at Saturday’s convention - will be happy to reprise her role as Trump antagonist in November’s general election.Īnd Republicans are now poised to try and portray Healey as too far left to be in step with most moderate voters, while tying Healey to unpopular President Joe Biden. They’re going to take us backwards on racial justice, immigration, gun violence, reproductive rights and climate change and more.”ĭiehl hasn’t won the primary yet - he faces GOP challenger Chris Doughty - but he’ll be heavily favored to win the primary. Look at that convention two weeks ago - so much hatred and vitriol. “There are some who say that Republicans in this race are different here in Massachusetts,” Healey said.
