"Michael F. "Mike" Rush" is a Democratic Party/Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate, representing the Suffolk and Norfolk district. This includes Boston, ward 18, precincts 7 to 20, inclusive, 22 and 23, ward 19, precincts 10 to 13, inclusive, and ward 20, in the county of Suffolk; and Dedham, Norwood and Westwood, in the county of Norfolk.

He previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 10th Suffolk District from 2002-2010.

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We had frank discussions and agreed to move forward. Some people call it the bar being set, but I like to call it the floor -- something to build up from.

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He wanted to talk. I had a plan B in place for a referendum effort. .... I appreciate Doug stepping up. I think he did a good job. I think we have a guy we can work with.

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The crowd coming in was all happy. I had no complaints, and people came up and thanked me. That always makes you feel good. That's what keeps me doing this.

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It was a great day — turnout, attitude, volunteers, everything. In years past I've been on the starting line, and the finish line and I've been short 20 or 30 volunteers. I didn't know where to put people this year I had so many volunteers. That's awesome and that makes it great.

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When you say goodbye to so many great volunteers, it's always hard, but it's good to know there's always a new generation of leaders emerging.

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