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    Default Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    http://www.boston.com/news/local/bre...avisglobe.html

    Add another name to the growing list of pols and would-be pols eyeing a run for Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat: former Red Sox ace Curt Schilling.

    That's right, Mr. Bloody Sock himself told NECN's Brad Puffer in an interview today that he has been "contacted" about a possible Senate run and has not ruled it out.

    "I'm not going to divulge the discussions, but I've been contacted by people whose opinion I give credence to and listen to, and I listened," Schilling said.

    Asked whether he would run, Schilling said, "As of today, probably not."

    "I don't know, going forward," Schilling said. "That's a pretty big deal, from a commitment standpoint, not just for me but for my family."

    After the interview, Schilling added to his comments with a statement he posted on his blog.

    "I do have some interest in the possibility," Schilling wrote. "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. I am not going to comment further on the matter since at this point it would be speculation on top of speculation."

    If Schilling were to give it a go, he would presumably run as a Republican -- he supported President George W. Bush in the 2004 election, and he campaigned for Senator John McCain in the 2008 presidential race.

    The list of potential successors was fairly clear long before Kennedy's death last week. Most knew Attorney General Martha Coakley would look at it, and that US Representatives Michael Capuano and Stephen Lynch would, too. Maybe a Kennedy or two would consider extending the family legacy.

    But since last week, as the reality of the first open Senate seat in 25 years set in, a bunch of new names have trickled out -- among them former lieutenant governor Kerry Healey; US Representative Edward Markey; former acting governor Jane Swift; and now Schilling.
    We all know Schilling can pitch. But can he stump?

    "I don't have a really good filter," Schilling said in the interview with NECN. "Actually my first press conference could probably be my last as someone on the political scene, which probably wouldn't be a bad thing."
    Read some of the comments on the webpage. There's some pretty nasty comments being made about Schilling. Most of it is typical MA Libtard stuff.

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    Default Re: Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    just what we need.
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    Default Re: Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    Quote Originally Posted by bogey1 View Post
    just what we need.
    He can't do any worse than most of the idiots in office. He'd end up going in admitting to not knowing exactly what he is doing. The other idiots go in thinking they know everything.
    Last edited by Warpt762x39; September 3rd, 2009 at 11:39 PM. Reason: Fixed a misspelling

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    Default Re: Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    Quote Originally Posted by bogey1 View Post
    just what we need.
    You're right! He is just what we need.

    He's not a career politician. He's not a lawyer. He's a self-made man, not a silver spooner. He isn't afraid to speak his mind.

    And he's an American citizen.

    Why not?

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    Default Re: Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    Not all athletes should pursue public office, but I think Schill has a head on his shoulders and could do a decent job. Contrary to modern politics, one doesn't need to be a lawyer to be a lawmaker...in fact, I think it behooves us to elect non-lawyers to public positions.

    Anyway, if he decides to run, I hope he has more success than Lynn Swann did in 2006.


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    Default Re: Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    Quote Originally Posted by Warpt762x39 View Post
    He'd end up going in admitting to now knowing exactly what he is doing.
    If that's good enough for the Oval Office...

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    Default Re: Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    i understand hes self made, but rich and famous people just dont cut it anymore. regular joes are what we need.
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    Default Re: Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    Quote Originally Posted by bogey1 View Post
    i understand hes self made, but rich and famous people just dont cut it anymore. regular joes are what we need.
    Super. So...for which office are you running this fall?

    If no Joes are up to it, then the folks of Mass are going to have to decide from the list of the famous, the rich, the lawyers, the 17 other "deserving" Kennedys...

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    Default Re: Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    He is a conservative, He is not a Lawyer, and he is not a Kennedy- that pretty much is a glowing endorsement in my book!

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    Default Re: Curt Schilling may run for MA Senate seat

    Being that he was a Yankee killer, I was never a fan of his, but I have admired his "tell it like it is" attitude. As far as being rich, he at least earned it.
    I hope he does run.

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