| I've certainly heard the rumors around town that State Senator Bob Hedlund is finally ready to act upon his well known desire to head to Washington by challending incumbent Congressman Bill Delahunt.
The news that other Republicans smell a better than decent chance to snag a Congressional seat in the district which encompasses 'Cranberry Country'~the 'reddest' part of a 'Blue' State' must be keeping Hedlund up at night even more than a parent is with the frequent awakenings of newborns. Yes, Hedlund is now the father of a newborn son~ although, does anyone know if Hedlund and his babymomma are living together with their new child? The Patriot Ledger's gossipy little birth announcement was silent on that part.
However, the Patriot Ledger did have a story in last night's edition which mentioned 5 Republicans, count 'em, 5, who are nearly ready to throw their hat in the ring( 2 already have): At least five people are considering a run for the 10th Congressional District seat he has held since 1997.
The growing field includes three former and current state office holders - former State Treasurer Joe Malone of Scituate; state Sen. Robert Hedlund, R-Weymouth; and state Rep. Jeff Perry, R-Sandwich - as well as two political newcomers, Don Hussey of Hingham and Ray Kasperowicz of Cohasset.
Hussey and Kasperowicz are the only two who are definite candidates so far.
Joe Malone...Hah! Hedlund must grinding his teeth wondering how Malone, former State Treasurer, with, you know - NAME RECOGNITION - ended up living in the 10th as well as some St. Rep. from the Cape who will be jointly responsible for pitting one region against the other( North and South) in the 10th. Ahh, the perils of waiting for a perfect opening to run.
It should prove to be quite a summer around here in the 10th Congressional District...... this will be a bloggers dream but also a lot of work for progressives who MUST analyze the Senate race results and get the correct message the voters sent~stay tuned. |
