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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMicky 'The Fighter' Ward KOs Scott Brown
Micky 'The Fighter' Ward KOs Scott Brown
by Joan McCarter
Scott Brown's reelection campaign in Massachusetts relies heavily on one thing: his purported love for all things local sports. So his campaign was thrilled with the big coup they were going to announce today: the endorsement of beloved Lowell boxer Micky Ward, of "The Fighter" fame, at an event scheduled at Wards favorite gym. He used the pending endorsement as a cheap shot against opponent Elizabeth Warren.
Then a little wrinkle in those plans came up.
Very nicely said, Mr. Ward, and thank you for that. And damn, that's really left Scott Brown stinging.
But that's the thing with Brown. The more you get to know him, the better you understand that he's not what pretends to be. He's not "a guy who is positive and wants to do right by us," however much he can talk like one. He's just another homophobic and sexist Republican doing the bidding of Wall Street. We've got plenty of those in the Senate. It's definitely time for an upgrade.
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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/08/31/1126417/-Micky-The-Fighter-Ward-KOs-Scott-Brown
by Joan McCarter
Scott Brown's reelection campaign in Massachusetts relies heavily on one thing: his purported love for all things local sports. So his campaign was thrilled with the big coup they were going to announce today: the endorsement of beloved Lowell boxer Micky Ward, of "The Fighter" fame, at an event scheduled at Wards favorite gym. He used the pending endorsement as a cheap shot against opponent Elizabeth Warren.
My message to Professor Warren is, Im right here. Shes running against Scott Brown, not Mitt Romney or Paul Ryan, Brown said to WBZ-TV. And Ill be back tomorrow getting Mickey Wards endorsement. Shes welcome to come up to Lowell, if she can find it.
Then a little wrinkle in those plans came up.
Reached on his cell, Ward said he admired Browns spirit and respected the way he could go out there and listen and talk like a guy who is positive and wants to do right by us. <...>
Roughly a half-hour after Ward confirmed he was backing Brown, The Fighter called back. He said he had given his endorsement a little more thought.
I cant support Scott Brown, Ward said. I just cant do it.
Within 30 minutes, Ward either did some Googling or someone close to him reminded him about where Brown stood on some hot-button political topics.
I found out Scott (Brown) is anti-union and Im a Teamster guy, said Ward. I found out hes also against gay marriage and I say if you love someone you should have the same rights no matter who you are.
Very nicely said, Mr. Ward, and thank you for that. And damn, that's really left Scott Brown stinging.
But that's the thing with Brown. The more you get to know him, the better you understand that he's not what pretends to be. He's not "a guy who is positive and wants to do right by us," however much he can talk like one. He's just another homophobic and sexist Republican doing the bidding of Wall Street. We've got plenty of those in the Senate. It's definitely time for an upgrade.
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Micky 'The Fighter' Ward KOs Scott Brown (Original Post)
ProSense
Aug 2012
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geckosfeet
(9,644 posts)1. Yee ha. I'm getting an Elizabeth Warren t-shirt
Geckosfeet,
Thank you so much for your generous contribution of $50.00 to the Elizabeth Warren campaign.
Your t-shirt(s) should ship within 3-4 weeks. If you have any problems or questions, please contact us here:
http://my.elizabethwarren.com/page/s/contact
Your contribution is helping Elizabeth build the grassroots team she needs to win in November and help level the playing field for working families.
Thanks again!
The Elizabeth Warren for MA Team
MichaelSoE
(1,576 posts)2. K&R I'd love to see Brown try to get an endorsment from the DKM
RagAss
(13,832 posts)3. Oh Snap !
Cha
(297,029 posts)4. WOW! Make it go
VIRAL!!
This is really freaking Just Desserts for ol Slimey Oily Scott Brown!
Cha
(297,029 posts)5. Thanks ProSense!!
ProSense
(116,464 posts)7. You're welcome
I love the title of this thread.
Panasonic
(2,921 posts)6. I learned a lot from "The Fighter" - Ward's movie
And Dick Eklund with his crack problem.
Amazing movie - I really enjoyed it - someone here in DU recommended the movie.
Pride of Lowell - go for it, Micky!