Another question might be why the Dems are worried. It appears her past GOP challeger got 30% his first atempt to unseat her and about 40% his second try. Dems fear third time's an unlucky charm in an open seat race?
http://www.townonline.com/dover/news/local_regional/ds_newdselection12042003.htm The Dover-Sherborn (MA) Press, 12/8/03
"On the Republican side, this is Sholley's third attempt to capture Jacques' seat. He moved to the district years ago specifically with the intention of unseating her and lost twice - in 2000 receiving about 30 percent of the vote, and in 2002 garnering about 40 percent.
"Sholley always positioned himself as the exact opposite of Jacques. While Jacques fought for rights for gays and lesbians, worked to toughen gun laws and improve domestic violence laws to protect victims and punish offenders, Sholley hoped to undo many of her efforts.
"While Sholley garnered substantial support, his campaign was always riddled with controversy, partly as a result of his having been convicted in 1994 of assault and battery against his youngest daughter. Sholley fought the charges, and said that he only slapped his adolescent daughter's face to discipline her because she was out of control."
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Can't say Sholley seems like someone I would support w/out a LOT more info/reassurance about the 'disciplining' charge, but for some reason the Dems are worried.
Sorry, the Townsman article should be dated 11/26/03 and the Dover-Sherborn article 12/4/03.