GOP Activists Dream of a Massachusetts Upset

Washington Independent by David Weigel | Jan. 6, 2010 (News Report)

Days after the death of Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.), former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling–an icon ever since his performance helped the team win the 2004 World Series–let the word get out that he was considering a run for the seat. Two weeks later, he decided to take a pass. A potentially sensational campaign became a surefire win for the Democrats. When state Attorney General Martha Coakley won the Democratic Party’s nomination, one newspaper ... Full Story »

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by Peter L. Combs - Jul. 22, 2010

Its very slanted and left out the real groundswell for Brown's Candidacy. Nor did it mention the gap between the two parties is now under 9%, which is unheard of in Massachusetts. Kennedy would win by more than double that.

If Brown gets more than 35% in Mass..its almost viewed as an upset here. Coakley is, among many Democrats, not well liked and in the primary many Independents voted for other Dems to try and keep her out, now it seems they are now willing to vote Republican. Coakly will likely win, but by short margins for Mass. Were the election held in 11 months, she would likely lose along with the removal of Dodd and many others.

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