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2016 Postmortem

BillStein

(758 posts)

5. Isn't Governor Patrick a Dem?

Reply to UCmeNdc (Original post)

Fri Dec 14, 2012, 11:10 AM

Dec 2012

Last edited Fri Dec 14, 2012, 02:57 PM - Edit history (1)

How would the GOP pick up a seat? who would Governor Patrick appoint? or am I missing something?

(on edit) my mistake- there would be a special election- I forgot how Scott ended up there in the first place

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The GOP wanted Rice out of the way [View all] UCmeNdc Dec 2012 OP

My opinion: It was reverse psychology to get Rice in & keep Kerry in Ma, because he's the one patrice Dec 2012 #1

Sorry, Patrice... Cracklin Charlie Dec 2012 #2

At minimum, they get the benefit of getting to say, and getting OTHERS to say, that PO is "soft". patrice Dec 2012 #4

The GOPers just wanted to pee on Obama's nice shoes struggle4progress Dec 2012 #3

Isn't Governor Patrick a Dem? BillStein Dec 2012 #5