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...less resemble the Democratic process, and in few other political bodies is the term 'representative' more devoid of meaning. The sorry state of affairs on Beacon Hill is attributable to the almost monarchial power of Senate President William M. Bulger (D-Boston) and Speaker of the House Thomas W. McGee (D-Lynn), who until now have dispensed patronage and dictated legislation to sub-servient rank-and-file representatives and senators...
...process has been efficient, to say the least, but Bulger and McGee have subverted public accountability by forcing legislators to be accountable to them rather than to their constituents. Senators who oppose Bulger are generally given smaller offices, budgets, and salaries, and are denied important committee posts and fundings for projects in their home districts...
Luckily, this draconian system is beginning to crumble. Something akin to a political revolt has erupted in the House, where a former Mcgee ally is challenging him for the House Speakership in January and may actually succeed. McGee has already softened his leadership style, agreed to some rules reforms, and opened up the debate--a move that resulted in an unprecedented five-week debate over the budget, rather than the usual rubber stamp of the leadership proposal...
...process has been efficient, to say the least, but Bulger and McGee have subverted public accountability by forcing legislators to be accountable to them rather than to their constituents. Senators who oppose Bulger are generally given smaller offices, budgets, and salaries, and are denied important committee posts and fundings for projects in their home districts...
Luckily, this draconian system is beginning to crumble. Something akin to a political revolt has erupted in the House, where a former Mcgee ally is challenging him for the House Speakership in January and may actually succeed. McGee has already softened his leadership style, agreed to some rules reforms, and opened up the debate--a move that resulted in an unprecedented five-week debate over the budget, rather than the usual rubber stamp of the leadership proposal...