Quote of the day: Assume the position
State House Rep. Al Baldasaro (R-Londonderry), announcing plans to run for House Republican Leader when the party caucus called by former Speaker Bill O'Brien meets:
Fellow Republican Team Members,
I was hoping that Rep O'Brien assumed the position, which in accordance with our caucus is the right person to serve as our Republican Leader.
Since my great friend will not assume the position, I will be stepping up to be considered as your next Republican Leader and I seek your support…