Along the way, however, the governor, little known outside the state, also raised awareness of himself.
The governor has raised more than $10 million since taking office in November, most of which will be used to promote the measures.
The governor also has raised questions about whether the Legislature's action was constitutional.
But the demonstrations are over, and the governor has raised no further hope of a reprieve.
The Governor raised his hands and let them fall flat on the table in a gesture of submission.
Massachusetts doesn't have an enormous defense budget, but nevertheless the Governor raised taxes five different times.
Some other Republican governors have raised cigarette taxes, but most by 10 to 20 cents.
The Governor additionally raised $786,603 on his own, and reported a total of $8.7 million on hand.
No, it won't, because the governor will raise an army.
Still, some of them say they would welcome a debate over the tax cut, provided the Governor or the Democrats raise it first.