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Republicans pounce on Setti Warren’s nascent Baker challenge

Newton Mayor Setti Warren in March. Craig F. Walker / The Boston Globe

How protective are Massachusetts Republicans of Governor Charlie Baker, who won office two years ago by the slightest margin in 50 years?

So vigilant that the party jumped Wednesday — the day before Thanksgiving — on a Democrat who has not even gone public with his intentions to challenge Baker. The Globe reported Tuesday that Newton Mayor Setti Warren has told potential donors he will run for governor in 2018, when Baker is expected to seek a second term.

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