And Barrett accused Roosevelt of "being a Weldfan."
Unlike his opponents, Barrett said he plans towork to improve government efficiency.
"Alone among the Democratic candidates forgovernor," Barrett said, "I'll re-inventgovernment in the Clinton-Gore mold, stretchingyour tax dollars and improving the quality ofservices."
In keeping with his campaign theme of reachingout to the working class, Barrett staged threeother announcement ceremonies at small businessesacross the state.
Former Massachusetts Democratic Party ChairSteve Grossman and Barrett campaign chair MaryJane Gibson introduced the candidate. They praisedBarrett for his past accomplishments and what theycalled his independent mindset.
Several Barrett supporters--including CambridgeMayor Kenneth E. Reeves '72 and City CouncillorFrancis H. Duehay '55--stood at Barrett's side ashe outlined the goals of his campaign