Politics isn’t cheap in Massachusetts. For the cost of a state Senate campaign these days, a person could probably buy or put a solid down payment on a house. Not in Boston, of course. Don’t kid yourself. Maybe in Texas if anywhere.


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Politics isn’t cheap in Massachusetts. For the cost of a state Senate campaign these days, a person could probably buy or put a solid down payment on a house. Not in Boston, of course. Don’t kid yo…{ai:summary}<p>Political campaigns in Massachusetts are expensive, surpassing the price of a house. Boston is no exception. Maybe Texas offers some relief. #politics</p>

Pols & Politics: The road to Beacon Hill is lined with dollars signs

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