Well, things don’t look so good for either of the two principled Dougs out there – Doug Bennett fell behind early and ended up coming in last in the race for city councilor. It was a tough campaign and we came a long way but I guess it just was not enough. And Menino won mayor again. Given these developments, I solemnly believe it is doubtful that there will be any real change to the way things are here in Boston.
As for Doug Hoffman, the most recent polls had showed him out in front by a substantial margin. However, he’s way behind his rival Bill Owens now so Hoffman’s prospects look just about as grim as Bennett’s. The local Republican Party nominated Dede Scozzafava but she was a disappointing candidate for so many people that Hoffman, the Conservative Party nominee, won more support than either of his opponents. Eventually his rising poll numbers forced Scozzafava from the race and she actually had the nerve endorse the Democratic nominee over Hoffman, who was supported by National Chairman Michael Steele, Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin and a host of talk radio hosts. Although Hoffman would have been really good as a Congressman, there was far more at stake here than just one more seat out of 435. This was supposed to be a valuable lesson for the Republican Party not to give in to Conventional Wisdom and play the safe card with nominees like Scozzafava. Now we can only hope her betrayal is noted and she is never considered for a political office again. Read the rest of this entry »
