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By Joseph Lawler on 9.4.09 @ 12:05PM

I would be interested in reading Jim Antle's thoughts on this CQ article on the possibility of a Republican successor to Ted Kennedy for the Massachusetts senate seat.

I am not an expert but I am skeptical of the idea that Massachusetts Republicans are capable of mounting an effective race. The CQ article references the 36 percent of Mass. voters who went for McCain in the last election in addition to a large block of independents, but the first step toward uniting those voters behind a candidate would be fielding a real candidate. Recent history suggests that might be a tall order...

The favorite at this point has to be Joe Kennedy.

I think Curt Schilling, who is profiled in the article, legitimately could have won a statewide race in November of 2004 or even 2007.

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DrTomVoter| 9.4.09 @ 12:42PM

Well said, Joseph, however, your comment is not limited to Massachusetts, as in: “I am not an expert but I am skeptical of the idea that (insert state) Republicans are capable of mounting an effective race.”

Like you, I always look forward to Jim’s take on such matters.

kingsmill| 9.4.09 @ 1:29PM

The Commonwealth is a rotten borough decided by union interests and far left moonbats.

The interesting question will be with Attorney General Martha Coakley (moonbat) and Congressman Steve Lynch (union functionary) already in the race and not dissuaded by the undeclared Kennedy, will there be an internecine battle on the Democratic side? Former Congressman Joe Kennedy, who likes a sure thing like many Massachusetts liberals, may defer in favor of Vicky Kennedy.

Scott Brown and Former US Attorney Sullivan are untested. Kerry Healey may look better since she sounded the alarm, ran and at least tried to prevent Deval.

Phil Lawler| 9.4.09 @ 4:29PM

If a Kennedy runs, that Kennedy wins. But Vicki has repeatedly said she's not interested, and Joe-- who has his good reasons to avoid media scrutiny (like his dealings with Hugo Chavez)-- is acting awfully hesitant. The favorite right now, old son, in Martha Coakley.