Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Busted for Drunk Driving—Then Admits Guilt Days Later
Steve Kerrigan, the chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, failed a breathalyzer test during a midnight traffic stop last month and quickly admitted prosecutors had enough evidence to convict him—a stunning fall for one of the Bay State’s most prominent Democratic operatives.
Court records from Westborough District Court reveal the 54-year-old party boss entered an “admission to sufficient facts” just two days after his June 13 arrest in Southborough. This legal maneuver allows defendants to avoid a formal guilty plea while acknowledging the prosecution’s case is airtight.
The Party of Accountability Falls Short Again
The irony is rich. Here’s a Democratic Party leader who regularly lectures Americans about responsibility and the rule of law, caught driving drunk with bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. This is the same party that preaches endlessly about public safety while pushing soft-on-crime policies that endanger law-abiding citizens.
Kerrigan blew a 0.089% blood alcohol content—above Massachusetts’ legal limit of 0.08%. Not borderline. Not a close call. Over the limit.
The Traffic Stop That Exposed Liberal Hypocrisy
According to the police report, an officer pulled over Kerrigan’s BMW shortly after midnight when he observed the vehicle repeatedly crossing lane dividers. The signs of impairment were unmistakable: glassy, bloodshot eyes and slow, slurred speech.
The officer couldn’t detect alcohol because of what was described as an “overwhelming odor of cologne”—a classic tactic by those attempting to mask the smell of booze. Kerrigan claimed he’d consumed just two beers around 6 p.m. before dinner. The breathalyzer told a different story.
A Sweetheart Deal for a Democratic Insider?
Judge handed down what many would call a slap on the wrist: one year probation, a 45-day license suspension, $600 in fees, and mandatory completion of an impaired driving education program. The negligent operation charge was dismissed entirely, and he was found “not responsible” for the marked lanes violation that initiated the stop.
Let that sink in. The man was weaving across lanes—the very reason he was pulled over—yet he’s found “not responsible” for that violation.
The Democratic Elite Play By Different Rules
Kerrigan’s resume reads like a Democratic Party insider’s dream: elected state party chairman in 2023, former Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2014, and a top executive with the Democratic National Convention Committee. He also serves as president and CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center.
These credentials apparently warranted kid-glove treatment. One wonders how an ordinary Massachusetts resident without political connections would have fared under similar circumstances.
The Obligatory Non-Apology Apology
Through his attorney Andrea Levy, Kerrigan issued a carefully crafted statement that hits all the predictable notes: “I regret and take full responsibility for my actions and their consequences.”
Translation: I’m sorry I got caught.
He praised the Southborough Police Department and Westborough Court for their “professionalism and service”—a transparent attempt to curry favor with the very institutions that just processed his drunk driving case.
Questions Democrats Won’t Answer
The Massachusetts Democratic Party refused to comment when asked about their chairman’s criminal conduct. Their silence speaks volumes.
Will Kerrigan resign his position? Will the party demand accountability from its leader? Will Massachusetts Democrats hold their chairman to the same standards they demand from Republicans?
Don’t hold your breath.
The Pattern Is Clear
This incident exemplifies everything wrong with the modern Democratic Party: rules for thee, but not for me. They champion strict enforcement of laws against political opponents while making excuses when their own elite break those same laws.
Kerrigan admitted prosecutors had sufficient evidence to convict him—yet he remains in his position, leading the state’s Democratic apparatus. Imagine the media firestorm if a Republican Party chairman had been arrested for drunk driving. The calls for resignation would be deafening.
A Teaching Moment Democrats Will Ignore
Drunk driving is serious. It kills thousands of Americans every year and destroys countless families. There’s no excuse for getting behind the wheel impaired—not for party chairmen, not for anyone.
But this case reveals something deeper: the entrenched hypocrisy of Democratic leadership. They lecture Americans about personal responsibility while dodging it themselves. They demand accountability from others while circling the wagons when scandal strikes their ranks.
Steve Kerrigan broke the law. He admitted it. And he’s still running the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
That tells you everything you need to know about today’s Democratic Party—and why Americans are fed up with their double standards.
