Kerry : First Race of 2008

[ProSense]

First Race of 2008

by John Kerry
Thu Oct 04, 2007 at 05:45:35 AM PDT

I don’t have to tell you the difference special elections can make in setting the tone for national politics: the netroots has been there and done that in special elections over the years, from helping push Stephanie Herseth across the finish line in South Dakota a few years back to pushing the Iraq debate forward by making a powerful statement for change in a so-called rock-ribbed Republican district with Paul Hackett’s campaign.

Well, we’ve got another special election on our hands – only this time it’s the Republicans who are pushing to sneak one under the radar screen in Massachusetts next week. The Republicans are desperate to make the case – any way they can -- that they’re not in for a very long 2008, and believe me, when I say “any way they can” I know what I’m talking about, but with those scars come lessons learned.

I’ll give you the details below the flip:

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[babylonsister]

1. Thanks, ProSense. I just sent that video to 3 people in MA,

asking them what they think of Niki. You have to start somewhere.

[Mass]

2. This is about a special election in MA-05 ton Oct 16th 2007 between Niki Tsongas (D) and

a Republican candidate.

Just to make it clear to those who have not clicked on the link to read the full post.

[MH1]

3. If there is a clear winner, is there any way s/he can be seated before 10/18?

I saw elsewhere a reference to this vote possibly helping on SCHIP veto override. But now they are saying that vote is going to be 10/18. I'm guessing the vote can't be certified and the winner sworn in within that short time.

[Mass]

4. She!! the GOP candidate does not support SCHIP!

(and I have no clue about your question - Interesting though).

[MH1]

6. Well, I sure hope it's "she"

But just wanted to keep the question general.

Hopefully you folks in MA will soon show how unnecessary that was in this case. :)

[karynnj]

5. I remember when Tsongas ran in 1992

I was impressed enough by him that I would have contributed on that reason alone - but the video shows that she is a great candidate herself.