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Scott Brown 'Money-Bomb' Brings In Big Money
Senate candidate Scott Brown (R-MA).
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A "money-bomb" online fundraiser by Scott Brown, the Republican candidate in next week's special election for Ted Kennedy's Senate seat in Massachusetts, has been a smashing success today.
The original goal for the money-bomb, entitled "Red Invades Blue," was to raise $500,000 today. As of this writing, he has exceeded that goal -- he is now at $626,375.87 -- and he's headed towards a new goal of $750,000.
Regardless of whether Brown wins or loses in this Democratic state, one thing is clear: National conservative activists have been able to take a clear interest in this race, and they could mobilize themselves for a cause in a similar way to the liberal Netroots during the Bush years.
Late Update: At about 6:15 p.m. ET, the money-bomb reached $750,018.81.
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Overreach THIS!
January 11, 2010 6:04 PM
To restate the exceedingly obvious, this is a MUST WIN for Dems. Everyone please act accordingly, if you don't want Obama to fail.
Thanks, O.T.
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FreeRider
January 11, 2010 6:41 PM
As if it matters. Raising a bunch of money one week before the election is useless. Just ask Elwin Tinklenberg who ran against Michelle Bachmann.
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sconset
January 11, 2010 8:47 PM
Scott Brown is going to go nowhere after the election but home to Wrentham. He was very nasty and condescending to Coakley during the debate this evening and that does not play well here in Massachusetts. He also lied and obfuscated on his record in the legislature.
I hope the republican's send all of their ''top talent" up here--it won't do them any good. She is also raising tons of money and is way ahead of him in fundraising. Just a week ago, the republican party had written this race of as a foregone conclusion.
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IndyPendant
January 11, 2010 9:55 PM
Scott Brown for U.S. Senate! From the Boston Herald:
http://bit.ly/7Mqg5K
"Brown is a social moderate in the Weld/Cellucci tradition, who considers Roe vs. Wade 'settled law.'
And as a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard's Judge Advocate General's Corps, Brown has a unique perspective on critical military issues and issues related to the war on terror.
As a state senator Brown has shown his ability to work across the aisle for things he believes in. He cites his efforts to help pass a crucial stem-cell research bill 'because I knew it meant jobs for Massachusetts.'
And while Brown is a solid fiscal conservative, he is a compassionate conservative, voting to override gubernatorial vetoes and restore funding for breast cancer screening, suicide prevention programs and the METCO program.
'My record speaks for itself,' he added. 'If it helps people and creates jobs, I'm for it.'"
He has my vote. I can't afford any more increases in government spending. I can't afford any more increases in government. The power grab has to stop.
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wellstone
January 13, 2010 3:21 PM in reply to IndyPendant
Scott Brown is a Wingnut, and the Boston Herald is a Rupert Murdoch and NEWS Corp and FOX right wing propaganda rag.
Enough said.
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Fleetwood RV
January 12, 2010 1:36 AM
If Scott Brown wins, Harry Reid loses. What more do you need to know? ... When you vote for Scott Brown, you’ll be voting against every arrogant Beacon Hill pol who shameless changed the rules of this Massachusetts game. . . . A vote for Martha Coakley will remind these schemers, cheaters and partisan hacks just how big a sucker you are. . . . Vote for Martha Coakley, and your vote will be forgotten the next day. But cast your ballot for Scott Brown, and it will be the vote heard ’round the world.
http://www.deyrv.com/
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angie
January 12, 2010 4:01 AM
VOTE FOR SCOTT BROWN. WE THE PEOPLE do not want government controlling our lives.
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monet768
January 12, 2010 10:32 AM in reply to angie
WHAT PEOPLE...THE KLANSMEN......THEY DON'T FREAKIN COUNT.
SCOTT BROWN IS A SLIM BALL.....AND AS FAR AS THE CONSERVATIVE FISCAL B.S.
WE HEARD 8 YRS OF THIS MESS AND WE THE REAL PEOPLE DIDN'T BUY IT ON 11/4/2008 AND IT'S NOT GOING TO WORK IN MASSACHUSETTS ON 1/19/2010.
SORRY
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monet768
January 12, 2010 10:29 AM
Scott Brown is a clown!
best of wishes you idiot.
We need no more Mitt 'slick boy" Romney's around Massachusetts.
see ya!
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monet768
January 12, 2010 10:33 AM
Regardless of whether Brown wins or loses in this Democratic state, one thing is clear: National conservative activists have been able to take a clear interest in this race, and they could mobilize themselves for a cause in a similar way to the liberal Netroots during the Bush years
U WILL ALWAYS FIND AN IDIOT OR A BUNCH OF TEABAGGERS
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June 12, 2010 2:28 PM
If Scott Brown wins, Harry Reid loses. What more do you need to know? ... When you vote for Scott Brown, you’ll be voting against every arrogant Beacon Hill pol who shameless changed the rules of this Massachusetts game. . . . A vote for Martha Coakley will remind these schemers, cheaters and partisan hacks just how big a sucker you are. . . . Vote for Martha Coakley, and your vote will be forgotten the next day. But cast your ballot for Scott Brown, and it will be the vote heard ’round the world.
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