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« on: July 05, 2005, 06:20:46 PM »
Is there any Kennedy out there who could mount a successful challenge to Kerry for the Democratic Senate nomination in Massachusetts?

What do you think, and who is it?

Note, it can't be Teddy.

The Kennedy name is almost magical in Massachusetts, at least it was at one time.

Or, are the Kennedy's in the twilight of their political dynasty? 

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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2005, 06:59:26 PM »
I highly doubt it.  No Democrats in their right mind would challenge Kerry for it, anyway.
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2005, 07:06:58 PM »
Not happening.
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2005, 08:43:04 PM »
i dont think kerry will run again.

when his seat opens, look for a whole cast of horrible people to compete for the dem nomination--markey, frank, meehan.....<cringe>
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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2005, 08:49:51 PM »
Quote from: WalterMitty on July 05, 2005, 08:43:04 PM
i dont think kerry will run again.

when his seat opens, look for a whole cast of horrible people to compete for the dem nomination--markey, frank, meehan.....<cringe>

But no Kennedy, to defend the family honor?  What?
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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2005, 08:53:09 PM »
Quote from: Winfield on July 05, 2005, 08:49:51 PM
Quote from: WalterMitty on July 05, 2005, 08:43:04 PM
i dont think kerry will run again.

when his seat opens, look for a whole cast of horrible people to compete for the dem nomination--markey, frank, meehan.....<cringe>

But no Kennedy, to defend the family honor?  What?

no.  honestly they couldnt be much worse than the democrats massachusetts has in congress, though.

who is that mcgovern guy?  he seems pretty decent.
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2005, 08:58:34 PM »
Why would a Kennedy mount a primary challenge against Kerry?  Why would anyone mount a primary challenge against Kerry? He may not be the most popular or the most powerful Senator anymore, but that's no reason to mount a challenge.
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« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2005, 09:23:25 PM »
The only way John Kerry and Ted Kennedy will retire from the Senate chambers will be when they take the ride in the back of the hearse.
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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2005, 08:02:12 AM »
I'd like to see Marty Meehan as the next Senator from Massachusetts.
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« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2005, 09:38:20 AM »
I can't see any reason why any one would challenge either Kerry or Kennedy for the Democratic senate nomination. They probably fit the profile of the state pretty well

Neither would go down to a Republican in a general. If Weld couldn't beat Kerry, I doubt any other Republican could

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« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2005, 12:40:37 PM »
This is an exceedingly ridiculous thread.
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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2005, 01:55:10 PM »
Quote from: Winfield on July 05, 2005, 06:20:46 PM
Or, are the Kennedy's in the twilight of their political dynasty? 

They were at the twilight of their political career 20 years ago.
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« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2005, 05:50:43 PM »
Quote from: Senator Sam Spade on July 06, 2005, 12:40:37 PM
This is an exceedingly ridiculous thread.

Thank you for your input.

You too are entitled to your opinion.
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« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2005, 05:52:52 PM »
Quote from: Senator PBrunsel on July 06, 2005, 01:55:10 PM
Quote from: Winfield on July 05, 2005, 06:20:46 PM
Or, are the Kennedy's in the twilight of their political dynasty? 

They were at the twilight of their political career 20 years ago.



Could you elaborate on that?  That sounds like an interesting view.
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« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2005, 05:53:38 PM »
Quote from: WalterMitty on July 05, 2005, 08:43:04 PM
i dont think kerry will run again.

when his seat opens, look for a whole cast of horrible people to compete for the dem nomination--markey, frank, meehan.....<cringe>

He'll probably run again. If he doesn't, my guess would be Frank.
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« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2005, 06:20:58 PM »
Frank is old.

Marty Meehan or Michael Capuano would be the best choices.
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« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2005, 06:49:34 PM »
Quote from: Winfield on July 06, 2005, 05:52:52 PM
Quote from: Senator PBrunsel on July 06, 2005, 01:55:10 PM
Quote from: Winfield on July 05, 2005, 06:20:46 PM
Or, are the Kennedy's in the twilight of their political dynasty? 

They were at the twilight of their political career 20 years ago.



Could you elaborate on that?  That sounds like an interesting view.

Ted Kennedy's unsucessfull run against Carter for the 1980 nomination sank the Good Ship Camelot. Never again could a Kennedy seriously seek the Presidency, because too much scandal has arisen.

We have Kenendy's who are caught sleeping with babysitters, caught possesing narcotics, and even being charged with murder. The "long arm of the Kennedy's" has grown so short it can never again reach the White House.
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« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2005, 08:03:44 PM »
Why would a Kennedy mount a challenge to a member of their own family?

Oh, never mind Wink
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« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2005, 08:10:04 PM »
Quote from: SoFA True Democrat on July 06, 2005, 08:03:44 PM
Why would a Kennedy mount a challenge to a member of their own family?

Oh, never mind Wink

Democratic Massachusetts Senator John F. K. who ran for President practically is.
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« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2005, 10:21:47 PM »
I would love to see Barney Frank as the next Senator from Mass.

The NRSC needs the fundraising boost Smiley
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« Reply #20 on: July 06, 2005, 10:49:54 PM »
Quote from: htmldon on July 06, 2005, 10:21:47 PM
I would love to see Barney Frank as the next Senator from Mass.

The NRSC needs the fundraising boost Smiley

cmon don.   you know youd rather see jane swift as senator.
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« Reply #21 on: July 07, 2005, 04:23:38 AM »
Quote from: Winfield on July 05, 2005, 06:20:46 PM
Is there any Kennedy out there who could mount a successful challenge to Kerry for the Democratic Senate nomination in Massachusetts?

What do you think, and who is it?

Note, it can't be Teddy.

The Kennedy name is almost magical in Massachusetts, at least it was at one time.

Or, are the Kennedy's in the twilight of their political dynasty? 



Patrick?
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« Reply #22 on: July 07, 2005, 01:54:34 PM »
Quote from: Bono on July 07, 2005, 04:23:38 AM
Quote from: Winfield on July 05, 2005, 06:20:46 PM
Is there any Kennedy out there who could mount a successful challenge to Kerry for the Democratic Senate nomination in Massachusetts?

What do you think, and who is it?

Note, it can't be Teddy.

The Kennedy name is almost magical in Massachusetts, at least it was at one time.

Or, are the Kennedy's in the twilight of their political dynasty? 



Patrick?

Yes, Patrick is popular, in Rhode Island.  But who knows, maybe someday he'll move back to Massachusetts and make a Senate run, though not likely.
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« Reply #23 on: July 09, 2005, 11:30:05 AM »
There is my former congressman, Joseph Kennedy. He retired from Congress in 1998 to run an environmental group of some sort. He's only fiftyish, so I imagine he could run. However, I would most like to see Markey or Frank. I would take exception to Lynch or Neal, and I hope Shannon O'Brien never tries to get back into politics.
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« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2005, 03:14:03 PM »
why dont you like shannon o'brien?
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