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'''Deval Patrick''', a Democrat, is the current governor of the Commonwealth of [[Massachusetts]], the first African American to hold that post.
'''Deval Patrick''', a Democrat, is the current governor of the Commonwealth of [[Massachusetts]], the first African American to hold that post.
==Governor==
==Governor==
His problem is a weak performance as governor, dashing the expectations of the fervent supporters who saw Patrick as the charismatic breakthrough after so many GOP governors. Just 39% approve of Patrick’s performance as governor, with 7% who strongly approve. Sixty percent (60%) disapprove of the job he is doing, including 34% who strongly disapprove. Patrick was unable to convince the legislature to adopt his main recommendations. Most voters believe he has failed to bring the changes he promised--though he did bring higher taxes--and are going back to the policy of having a Republican governor as a counterweight to the Democratic state legislature.
His problem is a weak performance as governor, dashing the expectations of the fervent supporters who saw Patrick as the charismatic breakthrough after so many GOP governors. Just 39% approve of Patrick’s performance as governor, with 7% who strongly approve. Sixty percent (60%) disapprove of the job he is doing, including 34% who strongly disapprove. Patrick was unable to convince the legislature to adopt his main recommendations. Most voters believe he has failed to bring the changes he promised--though he did bring higher taxes--and are going back to the policy of having a Republican governor as a counterweight to the Democratic state legislature.
In late 2012, when hurricane Sandy hit the East coast, Governor Patrick did a good job in making sure that the people of Massachusetts were safe. He deployed hundreds of [[National Guard]] troops to help with preparations.
==Career==
==Career==