In Massachusetts, GOP Sees Vulernable Kerry

[Adlai Stevenson]

Massachusetts Republicans "are circling like vultures around a politically weakened John Kerry, vowing to field a strong challenger that may be able to capitalize on his fractured image and snatch his coveted" Senate seat, reports the Boston Herald.

The pool of possible Republican challengers could include Harvard Pilgrim CEO Charles Baker, real estate mogul and powerful GOP fund-raiser Chris Egan, and President Bush’s former chief of staff, Andy Card, among others.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2007/01/25/in_massachusetts_gop_sees_vulnerable_kerry.html


I don't really take this seriously?  I think Kerry is more at risk from a challenge in the Democratic Primary.  Massachusetts will not elect a Republican to the Senate, certainly not in a Presidential year. 

[DownWithTheLeft]

It's certainly possible, but it would require low voter turnout, I see it as possible if a conservative Dem is nominated

[YRABNNRM]

In Massachusetts, GOP is a joke.

[Gabu]

lol

I can't think of much more to add than that.

[Saxwsylvania]

It's certainly possible, but it would require low voter turnout, I see it as possible if a conservative Dem is nominated

We're talking about Massachusetts, not the South.  There are no conservative Democrats up there.

John Kerry will likely be challenged by a restless congressman.  Polls will show him losing early on, but after dumping lots of money into the race Kerry will win the primary in a landslide and cruise to the general.

[DownWithTheLeft]

It's certainly possible, but it would require low voter turnout, I see it as possible if a conservative Dem is nominated

We're talking about Massachusetts, not the South.  There are no conservative Democrats up there.

John Kerry will likely be challenged by a restless congressman.  Polls will show him losing early on, but after dumping lots of money into the race Kerry will win the primary in a landslide and cruise to the general.

I was referring to a conservative Dem in the presidential race, making MA less likely to vote b/c they are unexcited by the presidential candidate who they take for granted will win and don't like Kerry

I do not find it hard to believe people could split there vote with Richardson or Edwards and Card

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Bring it on.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Maybe Kerry is vulnerable but if/when he gets out of the primaries he'll be fine.
Seriously, this is like saying the Democrats had a chance in Utah last year.

[Joe Republic]

Sure it's possible, but only if Joel Mahoney is the GOP candidate.

[Gabu]

Sure it's possible, but only if Joel Mahoney is the GOP candidate.

Everyone knows that fictitious Tancredo supporters are the ideal GOP candidate for Massachusetts...

[Boris]

Kerry is certainly vulnerable, but not from Republicans.

[Yates]

Massachusetts Republicans "are circling like vultures around a politically weakened John Kerry, vowing to field a strong challenger that may be able to capitalize on his fractured image and snatch his coveted" Senate seat, reports the Boston Herald.

The pool of possible Republican challengers could include Harvard Pilgrim CEO Charles Baker, real estate mogul and powerful GOP fund-raiser Chris Egan, and President Bush’s former chief of staff, Andy Card, among others.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2007/01/25/in_massachusetts_gop_sees_vulnerable_kerry.html


I don't really take this seriously?  I think Kerry is more at risk from a challenge in the Democratic Primary.  Massachusetts will not elect a Republican to the Senate, certainly not in a Presidential year. 

Out of those, it seems that Baker would have the best (and I use that term for lack of a better word) chance of winning.  I have not heard of the person Joe Republic mentioned, but it does not seem that either a major Republican fundraiser or someone so close to the Bush Administration would be able to win in Massachusetts.

[Mr.Phips]

Please don't make me laugh.  The chances of a Republican winning a Senate race in Massachusetts is probably even lower then the chances of a Democrat winning a Senate race in Utah.  Give me a break.

[Deano963]

The very idea that some Republicans think they have a chance of beating John Kerry in Massachusetts in a presidential election year amuses me.

Kerry has $13 million, an unparalleled e-mail list from '04, and he's the incumbent Democrat in the most liberal state in the country. Nuff said.

[Frodo]

If the GOP narrowly loses Virginia and barely holds on to Tennessee, how in God's name do they get the idea that they could actually make it competitive in Massachusetts of all places?! 

[TheresNoMoney]

THis is about as likely as a Democrat winning in Texas or Alabama.

[WalterMitty]

It's certainly possible, but it would require low voter turnout, I see it as possible if a conservative Dem is nominated

We're talking about Massachusetts, not the South.  There are no conservative Democrats up there.

John Kerry will likely be challenged by a restless congressman.  Polls will show him losing early on, but after dumping lots of money into the race Kerry will win the primary in a landslide and cruise to the general.

there are plenty of conservative democrats in massachusetts.  there are right many in the state legislature, some in powerful positions.

granted a conservative democrat probably couldnt win  a statewide primary versus a liberal.  but they are still strong in places like south boston, chelsea, leominister

[Conan]

This is a joke. Kerry will run and win. Primary challenge or not. Credible republican or not. John Kerry is a hero.

[Yates]

I agree with all that Conan said, potentially excluding the last sentence.

[Smash255]

Well if the GOP wants to waste there money here, more power to them

[Eraserhead]

This is a complete joke and get ready to watch Kerry's approval bounce back now that he made the right decision not to run for President.

[© tweed]

Massachusetts Republicans "are circling like vultures around a politically weakened John Kerry, vowing to field a strong challenger that may be able to capitalize on his fractured image and snatch his coveted" Senate seat, reports the Boston Herald.

The pool of possible Republican challengers could include Harvard Pilgrim CEO Charles Baker, real estate mogul and powerful GOP fund-raiser Chris Egan, and President Bush’s former chief of staff, Andy Card, among others.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2007/01/25/in_massachusetts_gop_sees_vulnerable_kerry.html

good luck with that

Although Kerry really should step aside for Ben Affleck.

[Padfoot]

Massachusetts Republicans "are circling like vultures around a politically weakened John Kerry, vowing to field a strong challenger that may be able to capitalize on his fractured image and snatch his coveted" Senate seat, reports the Boston Herald.

The pool of possible Republican challengers could include Harvard Pilgrim CEO Charles Baker, real estate mogul and powerful GOP fund-raiser Chris Egan, and President Bush’s former chief of staff, Andy Card, among others.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2007/01/25/in_massachusetts_gop_sees_vulnerable_kerry.html

good luck with that

Although Kerry really should step aside for Ben Affleck.

Ben Affleck?  I'd rather see Ted Kennedy's clone win.

All that aside, this race will be decided in the Democratic primary which, despite his unpopularity, Kerry will most likely win.

[Democratic Hawk]

The Massachusetts GOP can wishfully think all they like because the Bay State will not, no way, no how, be electing a Republican senator in 2008

Dave

[DownWithTheLeft]

This is a joke. Kerry will run and win. Primary challenge or not. Credible republican or not. John Kerry is a hero.

Usually if someone loses you a winnable election you don't make them your hero (although I am one to speak)