"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find only things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelogus
But 1979 was more than 30 years ago. The last time they elected a Republican to the Senate was 1972 which is almost 40 years ago. Massachusetts is a pretty blue state. This is going to be a real shocker for Massachusetts to elect a Republican.