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In reply to the discussion: If we give up Kerry's seat we WILL lose it to Scott Brown [View all]bluestate10
(10,942 posts)67. Two reasons. First, Massachusetts Democrats are tired. Second, we will have a deeper bench in 2014
with several candidates that can beat the best put forward by republicans. We have only one person that may be able to beat Brown now. I am concerned that a loss of Kerry's seat will re-energize republicans with key Governor races and mid-terms coming up. If we have a special election, we would have fought four tough, expensive races in 3 years, no other blue state has gone through that.
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The poster is right. I live in Massachusetts and don't like Brown. But he has a base of 1 million
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#49
I live in MA too, this was a close race. It shouldn't have been, but it was. I agree with you.
mother earth
Nov 2012
#99
No, the outcome was great, but despite all the BS from Brown & his never addressing real
mother earth
Nov 2012
#139
Was Coakley aloof? That win gave the rethugs in the Senate enough of a majority to
mother earth
Nov 2012
#142
He sure is. Brown got over 1.2 million votes and almost a million when he beat Coakley.
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#47
A special appointment from the Governor's seat make more sense. Tim Murray, a very good
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#51
Brown has proven an ability to win a statewide election, has an organization, and can raise money.
hughee99
Nov 2012
#42
The naked guy just LOST, acted like an IDIOT, and MIKE CAPUANO could BEAT him.
RBInMaine
Nov 2012
#5
Didn't Capuano run against him before and didn't even rate in that election airc? I love Capuano
sabrina 1
Nov 2012
#41
Couldn't the Dem legislature just change the rule back so the GOV could appoint someone? nt
aaaaaa5a
Nov 2012
#9
Kerry is a good man, but he is needed in the Senate. Agree: bury Scott Brown. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2012
#10
Capuano ran in the 2010 Senate race already and no one even remembers apparently.
sabrina 1
Nov 2012
#45
I like the young Kennedy in two years if he shines in the US House. He would be unbeatable
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#53
I think Joe Kennedy III needs a bit more experience than 2 years before running for the Senate
rox63
Nov 2012
#90
I wonder if the electoriate of Massachusettse likes Rachel Maddow as much as they do Scott Brown?
left on green only
Nov 2012
#137
You don't live here. I do. We have only one person that could beat Brown, maybe, right now. nt
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#69
Weld would lose to a number of democrats. Scott Brown may be can be beaten only by Patrick. nt
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#54
Unless Deval Patrick will run for Senate, I have no desire to appoint Kerry to the cabinet
OmahaBlueDog
Nov 2012
#16
Brown has a base of 1 million votes. Even Patrick would struggle to beat Brown right now.
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#56
Maybe, but putting politics above country isn't where we want to be. If Kerry's the best man ...
Scuba
Nov 2012
#17
who can beat Brown other than Patrick? WHO other than Patrick? I live in Massachusetts too.
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#58
Warren was ultimately perceived by the Massachusetts electorate as a GREAT candidate
jsmirman
Nov 2012
#21
I'd certainly prefer the seat be up in a normal reelection rather than a special one
jsmirman
Nov 2012
#34
Warren is a special candidate, she won by less than 200,000 votes. Look, I am sorry for this after
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#59
Two reasons. First, Massachusetts Democrats are tired. Second, we will have a deeper bench in 2014
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#67
I think you are misunderstanding. Kerry is a great senator and we love having him...
Little Star
Nov 2012
#121
The legislature can change the law and make it an appointment by the governor again.
hrmjustin
Nov 2012
#26
"If the President MAKES us..." What the hell is THAT? He just wants a GOOD Sec. of Def. Kerry
RBInMaine
Nov 2012
#86
No offense, but I take the word of the DUers on the ground in Massachusetts. They are worried
stevenleser
Nov 2012
#52
It's not inevitable, but if we keep giving this man shots at Senate seats he's going
Arkana
Nov 2012
#33
I think the young Kennedy just elected to the House can beat anyone if he proves his worth
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#62
Or Wesley Clark. The President seems to have a problem with not being able to trust someone that is
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#63
Yes. One just got elected to the US House. But he is at least two years away from a Senate run. nt
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#64
I just can't believe the President could be that insensitive to faithful Massachusetts democrats.
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#44
Exactly. Playing Chicken Little about Kerry's seat means you're disloyal to the party.
MessiahRp
Nov 2012
#83
"He took"???? No, SHE ACCEPTED. She didn't have to. Sheesh. Are you not honored at all?
RBInMaine
Nov 2012
#87
"republicans will target that open seat with all the money and fury they can muster."
WorseBeforeBetter
Nov 2012
#55
Gee, what WEAK-KNEED surrenduring before the fact this is. SHAMEFUL ! SHEESH !
RBInMaine
Nov 2012
#88
I don't believe we'll lose the seat just because Brown is there. We have a deep bench of candidates
craigmatic
Nov 2012
#95
The other nightmares we might have to face are Sean Bielat or Richard Tisei. n/t
Ian David
Nov 2012
#102
After today's press conference, it is obvious Susan Rice will be the choice
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#106
I am not berating him, I just want him to lead us in the senate. What is wrong with Senator?
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#110
different situation-Dem Gov. picked Hillary's replacement, though the wrong person
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#115