Breaking News: Massachusetts Speaker Reverses Self, Backs Casino Vote
Joe Mathews -
May 21, 2008 - 2:56pm
The Massachusetts state House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, an opponent of gambling, has resisted efforts by Gov. Deval Patrick to ask voters to legalize casino gambling in the Bay State. But DiMasi appears to have relented, saying he would support referring an advisory question to voters this November. DiMasi is bowing to public and legislative support for Patrick's plan, and to his own political weakness, according to the Boston Globe.


