Mass. Gov. Forces 4 Resignations From Health Connector Board

Among the resignations was that of Jonathan Gruber, the MIT economist and Obama administration health law adviser who became notorious for making statements about "the stupidity of the American voter."

Governor Charlie Baker has removed the four members of the Massachusetts Health Connector Board appointed by his predecessor, including controversial MIT economist Jonathan Gruber. (Freyer, 2/25)

At least Jonathan Gruber is not alone in his latest indignity. The MIT economist and Obamacare adviser now notorious for opining on the “stupidity of the American voter” is out of his job on the board of the Massachusetts exchange in an unexpected power play by the new Republican governor. Three other respected health experts with much lower public profiles were also removed. (Wheaton, 2/25)

The move gives Baker control of the 11-member board that oversees the state's health care law and website. Two other administration appointees — Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders and Secretary of Administration and Finance Kristen Lepore — are already on the board. (LeBlanc, 2/26)

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