OPINION: 'I suspect there will come a day when even the attorney general may realize that a vigorous race would have served her well,' writes former Gov. janemswift of Maura Healey.
Attorney General Maura Healey made her first campaign appearance for governor with her new running mate Kim Driscoll at the Worcester Public Market on September 7, 2022. to be released since the Massachusetts’ state primary last week was not a surprise: the Democrat, Attorney General Maura Healey leads the Republican nominee, Geoff Diehl, by 18%.
I suspect there will come a day when even the attorney general may realize that a vigorous race would have served her well. We won’t get to see how she reacts and thinks under pressure, either. I have no doubt Healey has faced high-pressure moments in her current role as Mass. attorney general, but that’s not the same as being the governor. Every governor faces crises — and it’s just not possible to predict what those will be.
Which individuals during your march to office were particularly level-headed and provided the best counsel during the most difficult moments? How did you maintain outward calm during times of turmoil? I am not endorsing some of the nastier aspects of today’s campaigns. But a tough, fair and rigorous campaign does help to prepare a future governor for the challenges — especially the unpredictable crises — to come.