Posted on 09/02/2009 6:36:48 PM PDT by MissesBush
Edited on 09/02/2009 8:32:12 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
BOSTON (Sept. 2) -- Curt Schilling, the former major league pitcher who won the allegiance of Bostonians by leading the Red Sox to the 2004 World Series, said Wednesday that he has "some interest'' in running for the seat held for nearly 50 years by Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Schilling, a registered independent and longtime Republican supporter, wrote on his blog that while his family and video gaming company, 38 Studios, are high priorities, "I do have some interest in the possibility.'" "That being said, to get to there, from where I am today, many, many things would have to align themselves for that to truly happen,'' he added. [snip]
He needs to run as an Independent and the Republicans should stay out of the way. There are Democrats who will vote for an Independent over a Republican (sorry).
Whatever it takes.
I live up here, and I think he has a good chance.
He is outspoken, doesn’t mince words much, so he won’t be intimidated.
He is Curt Schilling. Even some lefties will grudgingly cut him about a quarter of an inch of slack, but that is about it.
But without Kennedy IN the seat, I think it could be won. Just my opinion, and I admit to being on shaky ground making political predictions. After all, I never thought in a million years this country would elect someone like Barack Obama.
But look at us now.
No need to apologize. I agree completely. His being an independent would give him some cache with Massachusetts voters. He’d likely caucus with the GOP in the Senate which would be one less seat the Dems would have to break filibusters.
If it doesn’t look good in MA, a lot of us here in Delco would probably love to have him take Joe Sestak’s seat in PA-7...
Republicans stay out of it? I don’t believe that for an instant. Even the republicans up there are liberals.
I think Curt Schilling would work wicked hard for the people of Massachusetts. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbdP679fk9w
If he runs, I am calling to offer my services.
This lifelong Yankee fan says GO FOR IT, CURT!
I’m from MA... he might actually have a shot at this.
Otherwise, smug arrogant Yankee fan that I am (is there any other type? /grin :) .. Curt Shilling has shown himself to be a principled American citizen, and I would support his running for MA Senator wholeheartedly
if romney could give teddy a run for his life, I’m sure schilling has a chance
Heh, I am not really a big baseball fan myself, but I do find it interesting and fun when the Sox and Yankees play, or when it is the playoffs.
I am more of a football fan...:)
But...knowing how things are, I think that was a great endorsement from a Yankees fan! (As the Aussies like to say in a complimentary way: “Good on ya!”)
As a life long Sox fan, I thank you!
Jim Bunning is retiring. It would be nice to have another ace in his place. I much doubt any non-Democrat has a chance in this, but Schilling might keep the margin of defeat respectable and might seed some conservative gains there in a generation. His efforts might even blunt the ‘win healthcare for Ted’ message.
“Curt Shilling has shown himself to be a principled American citizen, and I would support his running for MA Senator wholeheartedly”
That's what MA needs- ‘a principled American’
June K.
“Curt Shilling has shown himself to be a principled American citizen, and I would support his running for MA Senator wholeheartedly”
That's what MA needs- ‘a principled American’
June K.
I hope he brings his bloody sock to the Senate with him to show some of the RINOs what it takes to have some guts.
ooops! Sorry for the double post!
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