I hope Scott Brown runs for that seat. Massachusetts made a huge mistake in my opinion by voting out someone who was considered the 2nd most bipartisan senator in favor of Elizabeth Warren, who I feel will simply vote however Harry Reid tells her to vote. People say that they wish things would get done in Washington and that people need to work together. That is why I am so baffled that Scott Brown was not reelected.

The gridlock in Washington was TOTALLY COMPLETELY AND ABSOLUTELY ONLY because of intransigence in the Republican party. The tea-party folks, and their constituents, so cowed the leadership of the party that it moved far to the right, spending 2 years obstructing EVERYTHING the administration tried to do. Having a "bipartisan" Senator Brown meant nothing. The fact that Brown ran as a Republican while not even mentioning his party affiliation, refusing to censure his colleagues on their radicalism, and that he voted with his leadership some 75% of the time does not impress me. His sinking into the gutter in his ads (which he did first and in spades) also does not speak well of his character. I am baffled that you are baffled. What we need is to take back the House, and throw the tea-party whack jobs out, getting back moderate and sensible Republicans who remember what the business of governing is about. That process already started, kicking some 10 of them out of the House on this round. Round 2 - 2014.

wow , so we can spend money on another special election so scott brown can have a seat and lose it in a real election .

Ok Alan - explain how there are now 30 republican governors across the this great land. OWS are the whack jobs
...go fight for free contraception - good grief

I'm guessing Dr. Wartenberg does not view Senator-elect Warren to be as "radical" on her side as he views the tea-partiers on the other side?

And Mr. Darcy, your comment seems to suggest that a special election isn't a "real" election. I promise you it is. The state really did elect Scott Brown as their junior U.S. Senator and I was proud of this Commonwealth for being able to look beyond the letter next to the name for once in doing so. If you are truly concerned about money spent on a special election, I would recommend you write a letter to President Obama asking him not to court John Kerry for a position in his new cabinet, or write a letter to Senator Kerry urging him to remain the senior senator here in Massachusetts. Then there would be no need for a special election.

No Rublican will run. It would be a waste of time and money.
Massachusetts has spoken cleary- Democrats only. If a Kennedy declares, it will an uncontested race.

John Kerry for SOD????? The guy who threw away metals in protest that belonged to someone else????? The guy who was ashamed of his military service????? Are you kidding me???? What a joke. If he gets this position it will be a slap in the face to all that have and will serve in our military. Another fine choice it will be by our joke of a President. Maybe Scott Brown could run as a Dem in the special election to assure his victory in this state of blue sheep.

Well, we already have Tax Cheat Timmy overseeing the IRS as Treasury Secretary, so why not ? It suits Obama's agenda.

@ both Ken's...this is what we are left with - the most FU administration of all time. it is crazy...Benghazzi is a mess - Petraus is a mess - but the nitwits want free birth control - priorities you know. Does not matter anymore - Barry has carte blanche - GOD help us all

And we are consistently intrigued by your intellect Commrade

Sen Jack Reed would make a better Secretary of Defense. He's the only West Point graduate in the U.S. Senate and is incredibly knowledgeable about military affairs. A fine gentleman who had serious reservations about what Donald Rumsfeld was doing to the military, especially the Army. Jack, by the way, is a former Army Ranger and explains that the speed with which he goes through the halls of Congress is from his days as a Captain leading his troops. He's a man of great humility -- something important in that post.

In other words, let Rhode island do the special election.

Governor Chafee, who was a terrific U.S. Senator but was ousted because he wouldn't change from Republican to Independent, could appoint himself as U.S. Senator. He ran as an Independent for Governor. He would be good at building bridges (in the Senate, not literally). As a former horse handler, he's seen a lot of the backsides of horses, if you get my meaning. It's late and I really didn't write that.

Getting elected in Massachusetts has nothing to do with qualifications or building bridges. Voters who think like Avon are now in the majority: all democrats are good, all republicans are bad. End of discussion.

@ Indiana...keep regurgetating the right wing conspiracy theories...it clearly helped your party in the last election. Biggest FU administration?...were you asleep during W's presidency?

If Brown was smart...he'd run for Gov in 2014. Bc if he runs for Senate he'd be up again for re-election in 2014...4 senate campaigns in 4 years...idc who you are thats a tough road ahead. In all honesty though, he should run as an Independant instead of GOP. Clearly the nationally brand killed his re-election chances...the GOP in Mass is dead for a long time...

I did not vote for W the second time...Please tell me what Obama is doing for the good of US? One thing

@Avon "this is delicious revenge"? Are you serious, you obviously care nothing about this country if this is your thought process. Our "President" should look to appoint competent people to oversee these important positions, not seek "delicious revenge". Wake up, grow up and start to think like an adult instead of a vengeful child.

Illinois - "the Deadbeat State" as depicted on "60 Minutes" last night. Video with audio link at:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7166293n

Catch the full segment that aired with Meredith Whitney; Wall Street.
Illinois: Dan Hines; unable to pay its bills.
ISDA-The International Swaps & Derivatives Association; Robert Pickle-CEO.

Barach Obama - former Senator from Illiniois from 1999-2004.

Illinois - "the Deadbeat State" -60 Minutes segment/cont'd: Read further on Daniel W. Hynes; Illinois State Comptroller at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Hynes

http://www.kmov.com/news/mobile/60-minutes-Illinois-is-a-deadbeat-state-112176809.html

University of Illinois is owed $400 million. Read the full article above for further details.

Independent voter is the way to go...the GOP obviously are losing their way and this president can do no wrong according to all his admirers.

The GOP base is an elite club of rich, old, white men. They will never win another major election again unless they do something (immigration compromise) to improve their appeal. They also should never talk about abortion or rape again, but we all know they just can't help it. Right now they are lost without a plan or leader.

Well the only reason Obama is where he is - is his skin color...I love Rubio and he is a bright young repub - I really think the repubs need to loosen up a lot socially

I would like to be as optimistic as you, Emcee. GOP needs a makeover. The Democrat's shamelessly campaign not only on college campuses but at high schools, as well. Didn't Obama do a number of personal and/or virtual appearances on high school campuses? Progressive/liberal fingerprints are all over the government school system. I recently heard Argentina lowered it's voting age to 16. Good possibility we are heading in that direction. I think we should go in the other direction. 21 sounds like a good age to vote AND to enlist in the military.

@paul... "People are sick of dirty politics"

I certainly hope so, because I know I am. Everything you say pertains to Massachusetts and the Massachusetts message. Scott Brown will probably never get elected in Massachusetts again. But always remember, Obama/Dems won (with an incumbent) by just 50.5%. A very small margin for an incumbent because they usually win big. That leaves nearly 50% of the U. S. electorate who are not Dems. They may not be all Republicans, but they vote against Dems nonetheless.

I have resigned to Massachusetts politics long ago, and I really don't care who takes John Kerry's seat. Quite frankly I will be thankful to Obama if he takes Kerry off our hands because I really don't know what he has ever done for our state. Ted Kennedy brought home the bacon, and was a good senator for Massachusetts. But John Kerry... I'm not too sure. Maybe Massachusetts can enlist Joe Kennedy's twin brother for the job. He must have the necessary qualifications.

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what I'm seeing is Republicans stuck in their rage and frustration, irrationally going out and buying guns and attacking family members that voted liberal (3 families I know of, personally). I agree that Republicans need to stop and reflect, but the ability to reflect seems to be lacking in both parties. Only a good loss leads a party to reflect and come back stronger. The Democrats were able to do it after Bush II and now the onus is on Republicans.
Republicans knew that Hispanics are growing in numbers. Whey didn't they act sooner to ease up on immigration? Why didn't they learn how to moderate their stances to appeal to Asians? No, they went off on their hobbyhorse of hating gays, immigrants, minorities, women, and the 47% (Which included active duty soldiers).
Did it have to take a loss for them to wake up? And when are so many going to get off their pity pot and start acting like responsible adults who know how to deal with losses?

What is the problems with voters who are under 21? Is it perhaps because they are one of the largest sectors of Democratic supporters?I hardly find think that's a reason to count out these voters. The 18-21 voters are as well educated (or uneducated, shall we say) as every other voting group. So, what's the problem?

"You Rang" Senator Lurch reporting for duty. I hated the military , before I liked the military. And by the way "this tunnel will be a bargain", unless of coarse it kills more people. Then I'll change my mind.....AGAIN!

It is sad when the USA supports countries that will not allow illegals in their countries...and these countries excersise cruel punishment for illegals - YET when these illegals enter our country illegally it is a love fest...Huh?? is this right?? I cannot imagine ANY american thinking this is fair.

Republicans lost because they vilified Blacks, Hispanics, minorities, women's issues, and even immigrants and now your pushing the same. There is a tendency to keep on doing what you've always done. But then you're gonna get what you've always gotten. Guess you want Republican want to keep loosing????

You may not know but there are Republican leaders who want to win elections and have good ideas for doing it (be less extreme, listen to some moderates within the party). Time to turn Rush Limbaugh and O'Reilly off and get your brain out of the gutter, while it's still capable of thinking your way through this. We democrats don't hate republicans, we abhor your tactics and the lies you tell yourselves. Act sane and maybe we can talk.

Will it be Jo,Jo,Jo K? He has a problem putting down roots anywhere and has zilch for qualifications to be a congressman so he might as well reach for the brass ring and go for the Senate.

Nothing like running for city council in Brookline or selectman down the cape first to get his feet wet in the political process. No, Not for a lad with a last name like Kennedy in a state where the sheeple would still vote in a dead Kennedy if one's name were on a ballot.

Kool-Aid, anyone?

Rabble, your ignorance is showing. Check the news will ya'

Yay! We finally have the chance to get Kerry out of Massachusetts!

Kerry may move on but the Democrats are here to stay!

All I ask is that illegals play by the rules - oh dems do not play that way. Gimme Gimme Gimme some more -

Illegals are playing by the rules in the game that we made for them. Illegals are not a party problem they are a National one. No one likes ticks and parasites. Democrats are not to blame for every welfare program gone wild. Everything government always goes broke like the post office, it's the American way. We all get that you are a Republican from Indiana and hate Democrats but that is why the GOP lost by a landslide at every level (hatred). Minorities and females fear Republicans because they are angry, just like you!

30 republican governors is not a landslide...democrats might not be fully to blame but how many democrat presidents have sued a state for upholding the Constitution?? It is all about votes for the democrats

Sorry - democrats might not be fully to blame but how many republican presidents have sued a state for upholding the Constitution??

Sorry Emcee - meant to say that was a landslide

Family values, like religion should not be a political matter. Most people have their own ideas of what family is and don't want the government shoving it down their necks. Republicans want it their way or no way. If they don't learn to compromise they will become extinct no matter how many governors they have.

Most people do not want the government shoving anything down their necks.Why get a job if they can get 35-40k a year from the government. 60% of americans get more $ from the government than they pay in taxes - some deservingly so

give up, Indiana. No one is listening anymore. Find some new gripes, ah, talking points.

In the last election, conservative values appear to have been important to about 59+ million people. Either that, or they were strictly voting against Obama... that could be, too. Among the 59 million were Christians of all stripes, Jews, Muslims, Athiests, Agnostics, Hindu, Buddhists and what have you. Each with their own set of values. It is hard to believe that all those people would suddenly become godless Democrats. There will always be an alternate party to the Democrats, whether it be called Republican or Libertarian or Green or etc., etc., etc..

A note on "family values". Like you, paul, I don't want someone elses values shoved down my throat. However, government FOREVER has rewarded and/or punished certain lifestyle choices and economic decisions through our tax codes. I had hope when Obama stated govenment should "cut spending through the tax code" he would at least try to make it happen. On the face of it, the statement sounds pretty stupid. It would have made more sense if he said let's make the tax code non-discriminatory. In other words FAIR. But, whatever.

IMO, raising taxes on the top 2% is meaningless. It does not address the root cause of my disgust with both party's.

30 Stupid things the U.S. government is spending money on: paying researchers to play video games, paying researchers to study the effects of cocaine on Japanese quail and it has spent millions of dollars to train Chinese prostitutes to drink responsibly. So, now we all understand why we need to raise taxes. Geez, what's wrong with you guys!

Now back to Gretchen Maddow and Avon Matthews in the booth...don't forget to tip your waiters and waitresses

Carol, we've moved on from Bill Clintons escapades. Lets focus. General Petraues decided to do the right thing and tell the truth about 4 dead Americans that were murdered. I wish the President would be as emotional about their murder as the fake anger for his liar of the moment, Susan Rice. Now, some quotes from John Kerry, potentially the next person responsible for sending our kids to war: 1. Go to school or you'll end up fighting in Iraq. 2. Vietnam Vets were rapists and murderers. 3. I threw my medals away but not my ribbons (still hanging in his office). What an upstanding man. so, hopefully he will leave Massachusetts and the entire country can share him. Now, for stupid spending lesson of the day: $765,828 to subsidize "pancakes for yuppies" in the nation's capital.

Just Saying-It's very easy to get off topic as you've noted.

I would like to see Paul Heroux run vs Former Rep Ross.

LOL

Though the appointment is Secretary of State, looks like we'll find out soon.

The results of 2012 proved that those who work for a living are now out-voted by those who vote for a living.

Jerry/Emcee, that's your opinion. I presume you are still in the land of the recent election which Romney lost for many reasons, but most immediately for the 47% comments. And the language of 'takers' and 'makers' which I found highly insulting to the middle class.
The 47% nonsense was debunked royally. Why are you even starting again with this stuff which proved fatal to Romney/Ryan's campaign.
Say did you See Doonesbury comic Sunday?

"When Dems retire, like Carter, Clinton, and Gore, they remain engaged as global citizens" says the bearded Rev. Scot. "But when Republicans exit, like Ford, Reagan, Bush and Dubya, they're all about corporate speeches and golf!"

There you have it, folks, the difference between the parties.

Al Gorezeera has been making money hand over fist from oil and fake global warming. I'm sure you've seen him fly his private jet all over the place. Another reminder George W. Bush saved around 10 million lives with his work against AIDs in Africa, please do the research Gretchen. I'm leaving soon to go skiing.
Bush became the co-founder of the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, a charity focused on ‘building back better’ after the devastation of the 2010 Haitian earthquake. Bush also helps charities closer to home. He was the chairman of Hearts and Hammers; a Dallas based charity, designed to rehabilitate the houses of Dallas’ elderly residents that enabled them to live independently. Bush never critized Obama because it would have been classless. Some people don't need the limelight. Please send that memo to Clinton?

Republican or Democrat, does it make any difference who runs? Honest people no longer choose to run because of the humiliation that media presents in covering those they don't want in office. Honest candidates would never place their families through the BS that is thrown out there. Therefore, we're all stuck with what is remaining...the dishonest, out to see what they can get for themselves. By the way, today the president got a kick in the old ...... when the Appeals Court said he violated the CONSTITUTION. It was a Unanimous decision!!! Sometimes, even the person who thinks he can do as he pleases, is wrong. So, he now joins my ranks, those who are not perfect (by the way, I don't have enough fingers & toes to count the number of times I've been wrong. I admit my mistakes, he'll just blame some one else other than him. That's his track record.).