Why not?
Different Dynamics in play than when Ted Kennedy died. Deval appoints himself to vacant spot. Repubs bitch and moan. For the most part Democrats would welcome it. Capuano may take him on in the special but doubtful if he would get traction.
Then comes the dysfunctional family we call the state GOP. Scott Brown won’t have the support within the GOP to walk away with nomination. Not saying he won’t get it just saying it won’t be smooth.
You know what? The goodwill and charisma the governor has far outweighs the loss of votes based on the self-appointment. In other words, don’t worry about looking like a dick by sending yourself to the Senate because you can get away with it.
Now. Not last year, and probably not again. Conditions are right.
Much better than the temporary A.G. gig where you have take orders from people not as bright as you.
Go fot it!!
Discuss
7 Comments . Leave a comment below.…he’s not going anywhere. I’d like him to run, but appointing himself won’t go over well.
He’s made it pretty clear he’s not interested. I do not blame him either.
Really, you might as well hope for a third term.
I saw this in my facebook feed earlier:
Since his vacancy would not require a special election, should Tim Murray be considered?
I may be alone in this, but I could see supporting him either as the interim Senator or as the actual candidate. That is, of course, if he has not spent the last few years building support for running for governor.
Tim is our Governor
This post is about John Kerry leaving. Is it not?
but that is why Murray won’t be leaving. No chance of him winning senate seat and less of a chance Deval appointing him to it.
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