Ex-Mass. US Sen. Brown launches NH Senate bid

Yahoo News ^ | 14 Mar 2014 | STEVE PEOPLES

[mandaladon]

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — In a move cheered by Republicans nationwide, former Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown on Friday declared he wants to "stop complaining and get involved again" by formally joining the race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. The longtime Massachusetts resident, who recently moved into his seacoast New Hampshire vacation home, launched an exploratory committee to enter the Senate race during a Republican conference in Nashua, ending months of speculation about his intentions.

While Brown has yet to file formal candidacy papers, his decision all but assures the GOP will have a top-tier contender who, win or lose come November, helps his party's national push to claim the Senate majority — a shift that could fundamentally reshape the final two years of President Barack Obama's presidency.

Underscoring the significance of Brown's move, the Washington-based Republican ally American Crossroads immediately announced plans to invest $650,000 in a television advertising campaign against Shaheen beginning next week. Strategists on both sides said the contest could quickly become the most expensive in state history.

Brown, facing a packed hotel ballroom Friday evening, said his wife told him he should run for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire if he really wants to make a difference.

"Honey, you are right," he said just before the crowd gave him a standing ovation. "I'm going to stop complaining and get involved again."

[Theodore R.]

There was one years ago named Styles Bridges from NH. Interesting name too, but eventually NH sent him packing, I believe.

[LongWayHome]

Pretty sad state of affairs in NH when Brown is the best they can do....but it is what it is. The state has changed so much in the past 20 years. Brown’s solid on immigration & Obamacare. Don’t trust him on much else. I’ll give him this: he’s got the dems in NH running scared.