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February 3rd, 2007 at 9:56 pm
Is Eileen Donoghue the best we can come up with?
February 3rd, 2007 at 10:16 pm
“The search committee is interviewing 9 candidates and the only name brought out in the media is Rep. Meehan’s.”
I think we can safely say that might be because the search conmittee signed confidentiality agreements…as someone commented before (Paul maybe?) it’s more likely that this information came from the Congressman’s office somehow, or someone close to him.
I have some ideas at this juncture about who I would like to see run (of the names which have been floated at least) but I will wait patiently for an announcement one way or the other.
As an aside, 5th district seniority lost or not, I do heartily think that a politician taking some time out of office for another job is not a bad thing, especially if that politician wants to seek another higher office at another time. It’s a good thing to see them “work” for a living (not that DC isn’t work…but come out and live in the real world for a bit and reconnect outside the insular beltway). And, I do not necessarily totally begrudge Meehan if he did keep much of the fundraising money now (as opposed to before the ‘06 elections, when a measly few 100K more could have been the difference between the Senate staying Republican vs. turning Democrat - that was the best opportunity to make the most difference with one’s full campaign coffers). Politically, that would be the smart move for Meehan, although it seems overkill and does damper the potential of anyone who might run against him in the future, which is the big downside for democracy. If I were him though, I might think differently.
February 3rd, 2007 at 10:43 pm
Apparently Niki Tsongas has also expressed interest in running.
Thoughts at BMG: http://www.bluemassgroup.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=6184
February 3rd, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Doh! Missed the Niki reference in Mimi’s original post; sorry!
For the record, I haven’t yet given her the “nod” yet — I don’t really know anything about her.
I was certainly far less politically “tuned in” back when her late husband was on the national political scene, so I may mis-remember, but if she shares what I recall of his vision she certainly bears careful consideration — and I’m sure the 5th district could do far worse!
I am looking forward to a full LiL vetting of the potential candidates — assuming that the “Meehan to UMass for cash and future considerations” deal comes to fruition.
February 3rd, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Mimi: Apparently Tsongas currently lives in Charlestown.
February 4th, 2007 at 12:16 am
Tsongas, currently, living in Charlestown will pose a significant problem.
I’ve met Niki Tsonagas, I like her. Would like to see more from her in terms of what she would offer to that seat.
What I do see, is that, if the Dems want to keep that seat, more specifically Lowell, there needs to be cohesion behind that one candidate. If not, there needs to be one kick ass grass roots and door to door campaign on the part of one Dem Candidate.
February 4th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Residency is not a major issue, just ask Hillary. That can be corrected. When I think of Nikki I think of 2 words. Instant Clout. She has many friends still in the halls of Congress. She was Paul’s silent partner, probably a better politician than he was. Think of what the district stands to lose with Meehan leaving, it would take many years for a rookie like Donoghue to cultivate friends in DC. Nicki would slip into that like an old sneaker.
February 4th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
I would think The Big Dog would have a more viable fundraising chance than Donohue, surprised he wasn’t mentioned?
February 5th, 2007 at 9:43 am
I have it on good authority that Chris Doherty, former aide to Marty and current ADA of Middlesex County, will run as well as the other names that have been mentioned.
March 19th, 2007 at 9:19 am
who would be the strongest progressive choice to succeed meehan?
June 25th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
I am considering a bid for the office myself. I am already in the process of gathering signaturees. I am a registered democrat and bill myself as the only true representative of the working class and as such
will rely heavily on their support. I am quietly gathering support and
hope to have an outside chance at making a difference. As a resident of
Billerica, I live in the district, I am not a lawyer or career politicain, so I feel I can appeal to voters as a welcome change.