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Cha

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94. Yes.. in the debates, he exposed himself as a racist who wanted to
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 09:27 PM
Dec 2012

smear Elizabeth because he was afraid to run on his record. We also found when he slipped up that "Scalia" was his favorite SC Justice

Or not. The media love to push the poll showing Brown up. Mass Dec 2012 #1
Kerry accepting the post of Secretary of State -- pure egotism. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #48
Oh stop pleading, Brown will not win again in Mass, n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #60
When we quit trusting the voters to get what they want or to deserve what they get... Bucky Dec 2012 #86
Imv, It has absolutely nothing to do with "egotism" and Cha Dec 2012 #91
If he gets the formal offer, he's taking it. MADem Dec 2012 #103
+1. It's like handing them a senate seat. n/t Smarmie Doofus Dec 2012 #107
proceeding to plan n/t yodermon Dec 2012 #2
I call bullshit to this poll LynneSin Dec 2012 #3
+1 Dawson Leery Dec 2012 #4
Plus, the Dem nominee would have Kerry's political team in Mass at their service. blm Dec 2012 #10
Not necessarily thesquanderer Dec 2012 #16
I call truth on this poll. Little Star Dec 2012 #17
He also beat named people quakerboy Dec 2012 #40
But that was the same thing with his polling before the Dem nomination LynneSin Dec 2012 #45
Yes, last time nobody believed he could win. This time we know. Mass Dec 2012 #51
+1 n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #61
Martha Coakley was a generic Democrat banned from Kos Dec 2012 #5
Lynch is a moderate/conservative Dem and would probably beat him. chelsea0011 Dec 2012 #6
Disagree... DonViejo Dec 2012 #31
So is Scott Brown, co sponsor of the Blunt amendment nt karynnj Dec 2012 #47
In the last election Brown claimed to be pro-choice and DonViejo Dec 2012 #52
However, did people believe him? karynnj Dec 2012 #106
If that were true Ray Flynn would have never become Mayor of Boston chelsea0011 Dec 2012 #76
Two problems with using Ray Flynn as an example... DonViejo Dec 2012 #77
Regardless of the reasons why, they were all elected. And I would not chelsea0011 Dec 2012 #78
I don't refer to Mel as a "black radical"... DonViejo Dec 2012 #79
Thanks for the clarification. Mel was from my neighborhood, chelsea0011 Dec 2012 #100
Those are well known Dems in the state, BUT ... meegbear Dec 2012 #7
Any of which with a properly run campaign Fearless Dec 2012 #11
Ben Affleck would have a good shot. MA loves Ben.... Little Star Dec 2012 #15
Ben Affleck is the only one with the positive image and name to get elected. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #49
That's the way I see it too. But... Little Star Dec 2012 #58
No. I don't live in Ma. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #71
I love Ben.. :) Cha Dec 2012 #90
I'm not sure... he wasn't very good a playing a "wicked smaht guy" in Paycheck hughee99 Dec 2012 #97
My Head hurts Is That All There Is Dec 2012 #24
Take some Ibuprofen demwing Dec 2012 #27
Oxy works better Is That All There Is Dec 2012 #34
Actors shouldn't run for office Lordquinton Dec 2012 #57
"We the people..." demwing Dec 2012 #73
No, they are not.. in my book. That's broad brushing. Al Franken Cha Dec 2012 #92
Except two of those three are now out davidpdx Dec 2012 #108
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #8
Yes, its a damned shame they passed that awful legislation! demwing Dec 2012 #50
FFS Arugula Latte Dec 2012 #9
Brown is damaged goods sasha031 Dec 2012 #12
" " " " n/t MBS Dec 2012 #74
But you gotta admit, *sexy* damaged goods. Bucky Dec 2012 #87
Brown got the highest rating from NRA and benefitted from Cha Dec 2012 #93
RW Politico - they also pushed the idea that Brown was unbeatable for 2012, too. blm Dec 2012 #13
Exactly before everyone starts their predictable hand wringing MessiahRp Dec 2012 #21
Yep. And then a never-ran-for-office-before Democrat beat him BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #25
She was down by 17 points when she was nominated, too. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #104
I agree with you 100%. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #110
LOL!!! GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #111
My feet are on the ground here in MA & I don't doubt this poll for a second.... Little Star Dec 2012 #14
No we don't Is That All There Is Dec 2012 #20
Stating that Affleck is just another actor but not a smart person BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #26
? Is That All There Is Dec 2012 #29
You're forgetting that when Good Will Hunting was written BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #98
Affleck has a wide set of interests outside of acting that include substantial public policy grantcart Dec 2012 #102
The Dem would have Kerry's experienced political team in Mass. This fearfulness is absurd, imo. blm Dec 2012 #32
I'm also from MA, and I think that Brown would be toast MannyGoldstein Dec 2012 #18
NO F'ING WAY Rider3 Dec 2012 #19
Fuck that. and-justice-for-all Dec 2012 #22
He was ahead of Elizabeth Warren in the polls too early on treestar Dec 2012 #23
On Andrea Greenspan show, they were floating Ted Kennedy Jr. hedda_foil Dec 2012 #28
Just what I was fucking afraid of. . . BigDemVoter Dec 2012 #30
I have a hard time believing Massachusetts is that 'effed up in the head. railsback Dec 2012 #33
Not to disparage MA, but they did it before. A hot guy, in pink hotpants, obviously has some appeal Tarheel_Dem Dec 2012 #37
You guys from other states don't understand how he sold himself. Arkana Dec 2012 #82
"We are NOT going to let it happen again". That's somewhat comforting coming from someone on.... Tarheel_Dem Dec 2012 #85
GOP has advantage in special elections due to low Dem turnout. McCamy Taylor Dec 2012 #35
The Dem will have Kerry's political team in Mass and Obama's GOTV team working for them. blm Dec 2012 #41
Yes.. in the debates, he exposed himself as a racist who wanted to Cha Dec 2012 #94
Martha Coakley still got 47% Arkana Dec 2012 #83
I love it Turbineguy Dec 2012 #36
He showed his true colors during the debates with Elizabeth graywarrior Dec 2012 #38
That's what I'm talkin' about! Cha Dec 2012 #95
Supreme court nominations are coming up.` cyclezealot Dec 2012 #39
And he's on tape saying so - which is why he will NOT get elected again. blm Dec 2012 #42
I wish some of the most recent polls agreed with you. cyclezealot Dec 2012 #56
They usually do, don't they? Brown was way ahead of Elizabeth Warren, too, until he wasn't. blm Dec 2012 #65
Generic Democrat polls are useless. Arkana Dec 2012 #84
Pres. Obama heaven05 Dec 2012 #43
Generic vs. Brown??? Stupid poll. And an NPR poll at that. Too RW. nt valerief Dec 2012 #44
This is why Brown came out today in favor of gun control MiniMe Dec 2012 #46
Another smooth move by the WH Doctor_J Dec 2012 #53
Kerry should stay in the Senate Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Dec 2012 #64
We went right along with the Republicans' plan: Scuttle Rice and get Kerry to open up a Senate seat. The Stranger Dec 2012 #80
This Flatpicker Dec 2012 #55
Highly doubt it. Oh, and this will all happen because of a Poltico poll. wisteria Dec 2012 #62
Not just from this poll Flatpicker Dec 2012 #63
It Politico and it is all about stiring things up. wisteria Dec 2012 #59
Is Barney Frank a possibility? RoverSuswade Dec 2012 #66
I doubt it. Welcome to DU my friend. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #67
Oh thank you. RoverSuswade Dec 2012 #68
It would be fun to see him debate on the floor, but he would join as a junior member. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #69
Any chance Joe Kennedy could be appointed to take over and then running for the seat? cstanleytech Dec 2012 #70
Crap. Brown polls 18 points ahead of Markey. SunSeeker Dec 2012 #72
He was ahead of Elizabeth Warren by that much, at one point. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #105
I wish Robert Reich would run again foo_bar Dec 2012 #75
Coakley had a 30 point lead going into the general too. Arkana Dec 2012 #81
We need a Kennedy n/t cosmicone Dec 2012 #88
Brown was ahead of Elizabeth too.. until he started shooting his Cha Dec 2012 #89
My burning question.. Cha Dec 2012 #96
I would think giving Bloomberg's support of Obama and gun control davidpdx Dec 2012 #109
Several thoughts as to why this is utterly meaningless NHDEMFORLIFE Dec 2012 #99
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #101
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