The decision by Edward M. Kennedy Jr. on Monday to pass on a run for US Senate in Massachusetts in 2013 eliminates one of the few Democrats with the star power to ward off serious challengers within his own party, increasing the odds of a tough Democratic primary fight that could damage the eventual nominee.
Three Democratic congressmen, Edward Markey of Malden, Michael Capuano of Somerville, and Stephen Lynch of South Boston, have signaled interest in running for the Senate in a special election, for a seat expected to open with the nomination of Senator John Kerry to lead the State Department. None of the congressmen has declared a run.
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I would be very surprised if Ted, Jr. ran for political office anywhere but Massachusetts.
Aside from North Korea, Massachusetts has the longest running personalty cult.
Now that Snow White has bowed out, the dwarfs can have at it.
After a thorough examination of the feedback Ted Jr received from high-priced image consultants and campaign professionals, he determined he would be unlikely to win regardless of the flattering coverage from the Boston Globe. I think it's a controlled and calculated move by Kennedy, who realizes his name isn't enough to win a majority of the voters, and he cannot risk a possible loss at this point in his life.
I think you're full of BS.
The feedback might have come from Capuano, Lynch, and Markey, who said something along the lines of "we don't care who your father was, we're going to rip your $%$! off." So informed, young Teddy prudently decided discretion was the better part of valor.
He's smarter than he seemed.
Scott Brown was trounced and easily dispatched by Elizabeth Warren. 7.5% In fact, Brown lost by a larger margin than, "(rape) something God intended" Richard Mourdock. 5.5% Of course that was Indiana. But Massachusetts voters sent a clear enough message to Brown. We don't like your politics and we were especially disappointed by your nasty campaign tactics. After the election where he was demolished just about one month ago, Brown should stay down. Brown was the only Republican incumbant to lose nationwide. Take a hint.
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It is hard to believe that Scot Brown is not damaged goods. In his first campaign he ran as the good ole boy nice guy and carved an appealing figure. He is now pretty well known and that image is gone. Start with gun control. As is reported today, 516 kids have died in non-accidental gun violence in recent years. What was the tripping point for Scot Brown to change his position. 500 kids? Only after at least 500 kids died would he consider curbing the availability of guns? Somehow I don't think that was it. He has few core of values beyond whatever the current Republican line is. His main "issue" when he first gained he seat was to oppose health care reform. Is that still his central core position? He is vulnerable if issues come to the fore. He has shown himself not to be Mr. Nice Guy moderate. He really is Mr. On The Make.