Charlie Baker

As governor, I would seek to ensure that Massachusetts has access to a balanced portfolio of low-cost energy that doesn't put us at a competitive disadvantage relative to other states, or put an even heavier burden on working families. ”

There are creative ways to create pathways to sufficiency for families in need. To do so, we need to work together to implement good ideas. ”

We live in a great state filled with creative, community minded, hard-working, decent people. And what they want from us is opportunity, possibility and hope. ”

I've said a thousand times I want every community to be a place where people believe tomorrow is going to be better than today. I say that not just because I believe it, but because I believe in it. ”

Massachusetts is a global community. ”

A strong Commonwealth is built on a foundation of strong communities. Friendly, welcoming, bustling neighborhoods and downtowns. Great schools. Safe, accessible, attractive places to play. Growing local economies. And a belief that anything is possible. ”

I've supported a lot of folks with a lot of points of view. But I have concerns about Mr. Trump's temperament. Some of the things he's said about women, Muslims and religious freedom, I just can't support. ”

How well we spend education dollars is just as important as how much we spend. ”

Balance is a good thing - checks and balances are a good thing. ”

I saw 'The Sting' about 35 times and 'Jeremiah Johnson' and 'Billy Jack' about 50 times. ”