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Voters tap Republican for Scott Brown’s empty seat
Boston Herald ^ | May 11, 2010 | Edward Mason

Posted on 05/11/2010 9:46:23 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement

Republican Richard Ross claimed the state Senate seat formerly held by Scott Brown as his Democrat opponent conceded a GOP victory last night, in a contest viewed as a referendum on Brown’s stunning U.S. Senate victory, experts said.

Ross, a Wrentham state representative, defeated Democrat Peter Smulowitz, a doctor and political newcomer from Needham, not only reaffirming Brown’s win but giving the GOP added momentum heading into the November election.

“Republicans can say this is a harbinger of things to come in November,” said political analyst Lou DiNatale. “Republicans want to say this is a trend.”

(Excerpt) Read more at bostonherald.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Massachusetts
KEYWORDS: brown; ma2010; massachusetts; ross; scottbrown
Local news perhaps, still a good sign.
1 posted on 05/11/2010 9:46:23 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: ConservativeStatement

““Republicans want to say this is a trend.””

Why indeed we do.


2 posted on 05/11/2010 10:05:16 PM PDT by Persevero (If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes?)
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To: ConservativeStatement

I was born and raised in that area. It’s not surprising that a Republican would win in that area.


3 posted on 05/11/2010 10:10:54 PM PDT by RonF
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To: ConservativeStatement

wow. They kept this quiet.


4 posted on 05/11/2010 10:25:30 PM PDT by VeniVidiVici (Everyone needs valid ID except illegal aliens and the President - only in America)
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