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Gov. Charlie Baker has established a Reopening Advisory Board, co-chaired by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. The group is fielding input from industry groups and other key stakeholders about how best to reopen the state's economy. But during daily press briefings, Baker has largely declined to share specific information about how he envisions Massachusetts getting back to work.

Has Gov. Charlie Baker been adequately forthcoming about plans for reopening the economy?
Yes (38%, 128 VOTES)
No (62%, 205 VOTES)
Poll Description

Gov. Charlie Baker has established a Reopening Advisory Board, co-chaired by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. The group is fielding input from industry groups and other key stakeholders about how best to reopen the state's economy. But during daily press briefings, Baker has largely declined to share specific information about how he envisions Massachusetts getting back to work.

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  • May 14, 2020

    It's hard as a business owner listening to press conferences without solid news on how we are going to open up all businesses. It is unfair to drive by busy liquor stores, hardware stores with people buying mulch and tomato plants, packed ice cream stands all deemed essential by the state and allowed to stay open while my business, a health club, can't social distance enough in a 30 square foot building. But I still just paid my city real estate tax and every other bill that we received over the past two months while being forced to stay closed. It is time to cautiously open up everything and do it as safe as possible.

    Tim MacDonald

  • May 14, 2020
    Charlie Baker has exhibited very poor leadership skills during this pandemic. He is not a strong governor. His press conferences show no signs of hope or encouragement for the people in this state. I voted for him, but, will not vote for him in the future. Totally over his head!
  • May 14, 2020
    Just like previous Massachusetts "Republican" governors, Charlie Baker is very much a Democrat, indeed. Democrats want to keep the country closed, unemployed and dependent on the government. Good job Mr. [democrat] Baker!
  • Joe Santa Maria
    May 14, 2020

    Cart before the horse. The national conversation is about re-opening America. Baker, as Governor of MA, is looking at case numbers still fluctuating daily. 30 Worcester County deaths reported yesterday. He's making decisions based on the data in front of him and that data is still presenting a very dangerous situation.

  • May 14, 2020
    He is providing excellent leadership in uncharted territory. I have no problem with his leaning on the cautious side. No further guidance because we already have the protocols in place. Next steps are coming.