Ed Schultz Asked to Run for Senate by ND Dem Leadership (Dorgan seat)

[sabra]

Source: TVNewser

Ed Schultz, host of "The Ed Show," revealed this morning on MSNBC that he he had been contacted by North Dakota democratic leadership to consider running for Senator Byron Dorgan's (D-ND) U.S. Senate seat:

I did get a phone call this morning from the house democratic leader, Merle Boucher, and he asked me to consider a run for the senate seat in the state of North Dakota. I asked him very point blank, 'Is this an official ask.' He said, 'Yes, it is.'

I'm flattered. I'm honored. I can't say that I'm even considering it right now. I've worked awful hard in my career to get to where I am right now. I've invested a lot of years to get the microphone, to have an opportunity to advocate for the middle class in this country. I'm in a different place right now. So we're a long way from any consideration. We're a long way from any kind of decision. I'm definitely flattered and honored by the phone call to be considered by someone of his stature.

Schultz has an exclusive interview this evening with Dorgan at 6pmET. Dorgan announced yesterday that he is retiring and would not seek another term.

Read more: http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/msnbc/ed_schultz_asked_to_run_for_senate_by_nd_dem_leadership_148013.asp

[Mass]

1. It's not good sign for this seat if the ND Democratic Party is reduced to ask somebody from out of

state to run. (even if he actually lived in the state at a point).

[tinrobot]

3. Actually, he's from Fargo.

Until MSNBC hired him, his radio show was based on Fargo.

[SomeGuyInEagan]

41. He worked in Fargo but lived in Minnesota ...

... at least for the last few years before moving to New York.

He grew up in the southeast (Virginia?) and went to college across the state line at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. He was in broadcasting in ND for a number of years.

[CatholicEdHead]

65. Yep, Detroit Lakes

I assume he still has his place there. I am not sure when he last actually lived in North Dakota and not commuted an hour to do his radio shows at the KFGO studios.

He would do well in the race if he meets the residency requirements.

[proud2BlibKansan]

26. He is from ND

[Mass]

31. He said he was not sure he fit the residency requirements from ND. I know he lived a long time there

but is not living there anymore.

[quiller4]

60. Actually, he maintains an ND home, too, and meets the residency requirements.

[SomeGuyInEagan]

77. Are you sure? Before moving to NY, he lived in Minnesota ...

He talked about his home in Detroit Lakes (MN) all the time on the radio show.

Did he have a second house in ND at the time or buy one after he moved to NY? (which would make sense, considering how much he likes the outdoors ... that would give him a place to unwind, hunt, fish, etc.).

I like the guy. He's done a ton of heavy lifting for true progressive causes. Not sure I would want to lose his public voice, though. I was sad to see Franken quit his radio show to run (though I contributed to his campaign). However, I don't think Franken had anywhere close to the radio audience (and no tv audience) that Schultz has. In the end, it worked out well as we got a pretty good Senator in Franken. I still mis Franken's show, though.

[NewJeffCT]

71. Republicans do it all the time with celebrities

and, Ed might have a shot... otherwise, this seat is a certain R pickup.

[zeemike]

108. Actually i posted this suggestion on DU a few weeks ago

that they should run a celebrity like the rethugs did....they would probably have a shot because even people in ND are just as fed up as the rest of us, and would love to press the reset button.

[tekisui]

2. That was not a 'no'. from Big Ed. The people of ND could do a helluva

lost worse than Ed Schultz. I hope he does it.

[AllyCat]

24. He'd probably be a fighter for us, but losing his voice on the air

would be a problem. And maybe that's why they've asked him to run. Corpodems don't want that kind of voice out there.

[NJCher]

53. broadcast voices are a dime a dozen

politicians who would fight for the middle class are few.


Cher

[Bucky]

64. By that math, liberals are worth about 5 cents in this country

I think he'd be great in the Senate, but I wonder if he's the kind of Democrat who gets elected from Dakota.

The state's only representative, Earl Pomeroy, has won his last three elections with 60% or more of the vote.

[TheDebbieDee]

56. I agree, Allycat. Ed brings the fire on his show!

I've grown to like and respect him a lot in the last several months. I think he's be a great voice for the Dems in the senate, much like his neighbor, Sen. Al Franken.

[cyclezealot]

29. I'd donate to any Dem. who sasses back the foul tempered Goopers..

They are not used to such treatment and it's about time..

[davidwparker]

30. +1

Like Frankin.

Frankin doesn't need the gig, so he can let it fly.

[yurbud]

118. I would toss a few bucks his way if he ran.

[lsewpershad]

121. So would I

[monmouth]

4. He does an admirable job for Dems right where he is. He would be

very restricted in the Senate. Just my opinion. As an aside, bet Joey Scar is so jealous no one has asked him to be anything..HA!

[Bitwit1234]

5. He knows because of the cloud over him

with that interns death he would never make it. Even the republicans would know he would be a liability.

[AllyCat]

27. Huh? What have I missed?

[proud2BlibKansan]

28. Dead Intern Joe

One of his interns was found dead in his office while he was in Congress. He resigned shortly after that.

Gary Condit's career was ruined and his intern wasn't even killed in his office. But Joe was never blamed for his intern's death. IIRC, both happened at about the same time.

[AllyCat]

68. I thought you were talking about Ed.

[Bucky]

72. You don't recall correctly

I know it's entered the realm of myth among some DUers and thus not to be questioned, but back in reality there is no such "cloud" over Scarborough for the death of that young intern. Her death was determined to be of natural causes and there is zero evidence connecting him to her death. We don't get to make up our own facts, either. You are correct about both deaths occurring in the summer of 2001.

Any attempt to tie Scarborough to a cause of death of Lori Klausutis would be a disaster as such accusation would be entirely unencumbered by facts. It wouldn't just be crazy, it would also appear crazy and basically hand him a big fact chunk of the sympathy vote as an early Christmas gift. Both public figures who have tried to bring up insinuations against Scarborough in this matter--Michael Moore in 2004 and Katherine Harris in 2006--both quickly backed down when challenged on it. There is no there there.

[proud2BlibKansan]

78. I disagree

The coroner in this case has been found negligent in other cases. He used to be the coroner here where I live so I have followed this case.

You bet there is a there there. Joe hushed it up pretty quick.

There is also the fact that Condit's career was over when his intern died. Yet Joe's got zero media attention.

[Bucky]

94. Big differences: Condit was sleeping with his intern; Scarbo wasn't.

Condit lied about his relationship with his missing intern. Scarborough's was simply dead and there was exactly zero implication of foul play. The cause of her death was unclear, but if you murder someone (which you seem to be implying Scarborough did) there's going to be oodles of evidence. Yes, not surprisingly, the coroner for North Fort Walton Beach, Florida wasn't the second coming of Quincy, M.E. But there's simply no parallelism to the two cases other than the two bosses' job descriptions.

There were, as I pointed out, two efforts by serious players to give Scarborough's staffer's death media attention. Both efforts fizzled out because there's simply no case to be made for foul play. Both Michael Moore and Katherine Harris backed down when confronted with the facts.

[Capn Sunshine]

80. I don't get that from this article from the time

The guy who performed the autopsy and issued the "natural Causes" verdict was a famous "coroner for hire" who was booted out of Missouri for the same services. Something is very fishy about that whole thing. What normal 28 year old girl dies of "natural Causes"anyway?
Joe' behavior then- suddenly resigning congress, and resigning as publisher of the Florida Sun is also rather unusual for a rising star in the Republican Party.
More Here but remember how (D)congressman Gary Condit was virtually convicted of Chandra Levy's killing by the media, lost his seat, then a guy in jail for a different murder of a different girl in the same area turned out to be the guy?
But Joe was a republican, so he got a talk show.

[Bucky]

98. I read that site you linked me to before you linked me to it. It's not convincing.

I see inuendo. I see foregone conclusions. I see no evidence. I've worked with enough lawyers to know what a case looks like when someone has zero facts to back up their assertions. As I noted elsewhere, both people who tried to get something started implicating Scarborough in Lori Klausutis's death backed down when challenged. It's a hollow theory.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

84. What's so infuriating about Morning Hoe is that the M$M has never held

the dead intern over his head like they held Chappaquiddic over Ted Kennedy's head.

[Bucky]

95. See my post just above. There is zero parallels between the two cases.

I loved Ted Kennedy, but he clearly played a critical role in Mary Jo Kopekne's tragic death. There's simply no case to be made that Scarborough had a hand in Lori Klausutis's.

[Uben]

6. Now if KO would take Dodd's seat.......

......we might get somehting done!

[monmouth]

8. Wooo! Just had a tingle go up my leg....LOL..n/t

[rasputin1952]

54. LOL...Don't make this a "sex thread"...

:rofl:

[monmouth]

66. Sorry,,,had a Tweety flashback there for a sec... HA! n/t

[rasputin1952]

76. There are times when I wonder just what planet he's on...

I remember the "moment", I just stopped in my tracks wondering what he was trying to convey...:rofl:

I thought your response was funny as all get out...:D

[nyc 4 Biden]

21. Now youre talking.

KO could tag team with Grayson and wreck havoc in Congress. Plus it would be entertaining.

ETA: spelling

[INdemo]

49. KO would take a pretty big pay cut as would Ed Schultz

The corporate power group would find some way to keep these guys out of politics..They would manufacture some some sort of scandal or something...

[eyepaddle]

67. Zang! Now tht's a hell of an idea! nt

:)

[hlthe2b]

7. I thought he couldn't meet the 5 yr. residency requirement...

Since he's lived in Minnesota the past two years?

[burning rain]

9. I like Ed, despite his loud rednecky manner grating on my nerves.

He better think twice and even three times before taking the plunge, though, because the administration would likely make him look like a fool by freezing his fundraising and undermining him due to his criticisms. And this administration takes a particularly dim of criticism, and has shown a vindictive streak. Going back to broadcasting as a big political loser, is no way to go.

[gateley]

87. Excellent advice. nt

[grahamhgreen]

10. I really like that the party has asked him - gives a little hope for progressives!

[goclark]

50. I agree nt

[clear eye]

11. Dorgan leaving after his amendment to allow prescription drug reimportation failed.

Any connection, I wonder? Does he believe he's been hung out to dry in general by his party?

Are U.S. Senate candidates even sympathetic to progressive positions being cut off from the finance spigot?

Public finance alternative needed! Fair Elections Now-- http://www.fairelectionsnow.org/content/fair-elections-now-act-co-sponsors

Progressives need to fight to retain our place in the Democratic Party. They are doomed w/o us.

[pjt7]

12. Ed should take the pulse of N Dakota

& if it's warm, head into the waters & straighten the Senate out, from the inside.

[GiuseppeMazzini]

18. Agreed

I agree, no use in quitting

[clear eye]

46. Finances?

We don't yet have a public financing option for the Senate, so if the DNC thinks he's too liberal, it would be unworkable. He'd have to run against their pick in a primary, and I don't think he's cosy w/ enough ultra-wealthy folks to pull it off.

This is one reason I encourage any DUer who wants to reduce deadly mega-corporate interest over Congress, to join in the push for the Fair Elections Now Act. The coalition of NGOs supporting this effort has a website here: http://www.fairelectionsnow.org/volunteer

[Wabbajack_]

117. I don't know if the poll of is bullshit or not

but in a recent poll Dorgan was trailing the Repuke Governor.

[GiuseppeMazzini]

13. I really hate to see Byron Dorgan go :(

Maybe he will run for prez in 2016, but I doubt it :( I really liked his views on stronger government regulation of business and a need to finance green energy.

[glitch]

14. Should be a wake up call to Dem leadership but I doubt it will be. Welcome to DU! nt

[GiuseppeMazzini]

17. Thanks

Yeah, I hope so. I hope our party doesn't just become one monolith like the Republicans were everyone is expected to think the same thing.

[davidwparker]

32. or 2012?

[mzmolly]

45. I do too. I guess he's running 20 points behind his

Republican competitor, which may have influenced his decision.

[dakota_democrat]

85. That poll was done by a right-wing rag of stupid

I wouldn't take much stock in it.

After 30 years in the legislative branch of the U.S., maybe he's just sick of the stupid. :shrug:

I'm really disappointed, but I hope he enjoys retirement or whatever his future holds, and that this decision wasn't motivated by an unknown health issue or anything terrible like that.

[mzmolly]

91. I can't help but think the polls

are influencing his decision, regardless. It would be nice if that turns around somehow and he decides to hang on, but???

[shotten99]

15. There's a silver lining if I've ever seen one.

He might just pull it off, too.

[swilton]

16. Go for it Ed!

[GiuseppeMazzini]

19. He seems a good choice, though I don't know too much about him

I do really like that he is pro-Union and generally pro-working class. I really don't to much about him though.

[gateley]

88. I would feel good if he represented me -- he truly cares about people and

would fight for us all.

And Welcome to DU! :hi: I love your user name!!

[onehandle]

20. Go Big Ed! nt

[avaistheone1]

22. He would be fantastic as a US Senator.

I would miss him on radio. Ed will be irreplacable on the airwaves.

[gateley]

89. Agree - both he and Thom Hartmann cut through the BS (as does Rachel) --

Don't always agree with them, but they give another, usually pretty objective, view.

[JimWis]

23. Very interesting news. Be fun to see what Ed does. Thanks for

sharing that info. I hate to see Dorgan go. Would be good to replace him with someone like Ed Schultz.

[proud2BlibKansan]

25. Could he win?

I like Ed. I met him about 5 years ago and was very impressed with his charm. He's also brilliant.

But can he win?

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

33. I love Ed, but he has a problem: he is often not up on facts and public policy...

Sometimes he drives me crazy because I'm not sure that he's correct on policy and procedures. For instance, he blames the president when it is Congress that is writing the legislation and going to the legislative policy making process. And he often gets his facts wrong. Still love him, though. I'm just not sure he's right for that job, plus he has no political or policy experience or background. Sorry, Big Ed.

[proud2BlibKansan]

34. Al Franken had no experience either

:)

[ShortnFiery]

38. But Al Frankin is only Socially Liberal ... Economy-wise he's behaved like a corporatist.

The Corporations will "tolerate" some demonstrations of Social Justice for us unwashed masses, but don't mess with their money. Ed Schultz is also a Economic Liberal ... he will be trashed by both the right wing and the M$M.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

79. But he was up on facts and knows a whole helluva lot about public policy

I don't get that from Ed. Franken is incredibly knowledgeable.

[ShortnFiery]

35. It's not Ed's accuracy as I find him a quick study. When he's wrong, not unlike

Rachel Maddow and Keith Olbermann, Ed Schultz will readily admit his mistake and strive to improve.

What Ed's SIN is that he's "an unabashed liberal" for which the M$M will do everything within it's seemingly inexhaustible power to DESTROY HIM.

Think about this: Is there ONE liberal within the past 40 years who has not been completely excoriated by the mainstream media of the USA? No.

The media as well as the two Party's LEADERSHIP are CORPORATE.

Corporations LOATHE liberals because we/they support giving the WEALTHY (Corporate Executives) less and WORKERS (Labor and those less fortunate) more.

Ed Schultz excels as a TV and Radio Host. That's his niche.

I'm proud to be an Ed Head. :-)

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

82. I'm still an Ed Head, too. I'm just not sure he's ready for the prime time.

And what's refreshing about him is that he does admit mistakes and when he whines, he will concede that he still supports the president. He's like me: a schizophrenic. One minute I vow never to vote for another Democrat; the next, I'm squarely in their corner.

[freddie mertz]

37. "He blames the president." OH NOOOO!!

Somebody call the thought poh-lice!

[ShortnFiery]

42. Yes, Big Ed will be arrested considered "an outcast" like Cynthia McKinney ...

Now she does "good doer" deeds like bringing life saving supplies to the people under siege in Gaza.

Cynthia McKinney, An Humanitarian. :grouphug:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg1pg6k5YYA&feature=player_embedded

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

83. Just stop that. That's not what I mean at all. I criticize the president and

in fact am very angry at him. But I don't think Ed gets his facts straight sometimes, that's all. Still support and love Ed, though. I watch him and buy his damn podcasts and listen to them daily, for godssakes!! Jeez!

[Egnever]

119. Spot on

I like ED as well but I have also often heard him spouting stuff as fact because it agrees with his world view not because it has any basis in reality. He is much too kneejerk for me. I want someone in the senate that thinks a problem through before jumping at the first thing that sounds good.

He is fun to listen to at times and I am glad he has a national voice to counter the likes of hanity and limp balls. I dont want him anywhere near the senate though. The guy just gets it wrong way too often.

[Goldstein1984]

36. I'd hate to see Ed Schultz neutered and muzzled by the system

He was on my short list of people I was hoping would lead the people in a massive revolt AGAINST the system.

[V_Byl]

39. Hope he does it...

...as long as he can pull it off. Curious to see if he stays true to his views, or bends to the corporate overloards running congress if he makes it.

[naaman fletcher]

40. he would be great, but can't win.

It's very hard for a radio host to win a seat. There is always something that was said 4 years ago that was a joke that sounds terrible when the clip is played in an attack commercial.

[w4rma]

43. I hope he runs. (nt)

[mzmolly]

44. I'd love to see Ed in the Senate, but I'd miss his voice. I think he's more powerful

where he's at, frankly.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

47. Ed doesn't want to put his money where his mouth is.

Can't say I blame him - he's got nothing.

[frylock]

57. he's got nothing that the vichy dems want any part of

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

59. ....

:rofl:

Yeah, that's exactly why they asked him to run. Nice one.

[Doctor_J]

48. I think I could get behind this

A populist from a reddish state.

[SoapBox]

51. He's not eligble to run in ND...

Well, according to this on ThinkProgress.org...an update to their post about this topic:

"As Schultz pointed out on his show last night, North Dakota requires that candidates maintain residency in the state for five years prior to running for the Senate, and he has lived in Minnesota for the past two years -- meaning he is not eligible for the position."

[quiller4]

61. Actually the 5 year applies to stae office-not Senate and Ed corrected that today.

[shadowknows69]

52. Go Ed.

[defendandprotect]

55. I'd support Schultz . . . he's been very strong on health care/single payer . . ..

though, unfortunately, I think if he were in Congress right now, he would fold

and do the White House/corporate bidding --

[derby378]

58. Would Ed Schultz be a pro-RKBA replacement for Sen. Dorgan?

Here's a little something I discovered. Scroll down to Ed's conversation with Laura Flanders, Bill Press, and Michael Smerconish:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30265255/ns/msnbc_tv-the_ed_show/

[DainBramaged]

70. Is that ALL that matters to you? Guns? With all of the problems this country faces

you're worried about carrying guns? How sad.


:eyes:

[onehandle]

96. Gun rights first. People's well-being second.

Reminds me of the priorities of a certain party.

Sad. Ain't it?

[DainBramaged]

97. It boggles my mind these people consider themselves progressives or even Democrats

shameful, simply shameful. TENS OF THOUSANDS of children will go to bed hungry and even homeless in this country tonight, and people here are worried about gun rights.

[derby378]

100. If you want more politicians who will work to make sure our kids get fed...

...you have to work for the big picture. A pro-RKBA Democrat will be more likely to support food programs than any Republican, regardless of their stance on guns.

[DainBramaged]

104. Gun RIGHTS isn't THE DAMN BIG PICTURE, SHAME ON YOU FOR YOU SINGLE-MINDEDNESS...

yOUr STANCE AND NARROW-MINDEDNESS DISGUSTS ME.

[derby378]

106. 1994

You want to know what disgusts me? The Republican takeover of Congress in 1994. Despite President Clinton's best efforts, our nation has been in a downward slump since then, even with President Obama at the helm. And Clinton himself blamed gun control for what happened in 1994.

לעולם לא שוב
Never again.

[DainBramaged]

112. Those of you who put guns over butter are no friends of mine

goodbye

[blondeatlast]

62. I remember when many on DU HATED Schultz; I was one of a very few who

was a fan.

Glad to see everyone wise up. He'd be a great Senator, though I really, REALLY hate to see Dorgan go.

[patrice]

63. Tough call, that! This is one of the VERY FEW Microphones we have. I sure hope the offer wasn't

pro-forma.

[thereismore]

69. Would he have to quit MSNBC as soon as he announces a run? nt

[Hulk]

73. Ed can do more with the air waves....

...and besides, he's a bit too "vocal" to draw the soft democrats and any repukes from ND. I'd say they ought to keep looking and find a good state legislator to take the spot. Hell, there are only about 300,000 voters in ND. Must be someone of stature from the Democratic wing that can take care of that one?

[alp227]

74. Really, how many pundits have been able to win political office?

ESPECIALLY an outspoken MSNBC liberal. The ND Republican Party and Fox News will be smearing him endlessly if he does run, unless ND has enough smart liberals who can think outside the right-wing dust bin.

[DainBramaged]

81. Does the name Al Franken ring a bell?

[Third Doctor]

75. I think

Shultz is far too progressive for ND sadly. They would go for a con.

[me b zola]

103. Ed has real appeal with rural people

He fishes and hunts, talks the kind of populism that wins people over. I think he could do it. I hope he does.

[Odin2005]

86. Oh PLEASE! I want Senator Ed!!!

[Joe the Liberal]

90. This is perfect.....

Ed takes them up on the offer and runs for senate, if he wins he gives up his tv show on MSNBC. Then they give that open slot to TYT, it's a win win.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

92. Ed Schultz and Al Franken together might actually be the Progressive

team we need. Yep, the more I think about it the more I like it.

[gateley]

93. I'm listening to his radio show now --

Several people have called in and presented compelling arguments as to why he should run, and how much they need him (I think many of the callers were from ND).

He just played a clip of his statement. BUT, he's letting the people have their say and I can almost SEE the wheels turning in his head. They may be wearing him down. And just now he said "I'm not even officially interested. :7

This will be interesting - already I'm flopping back and forth on whether I think it's a good idea. Thank God it's not my decision to make. I only know that if I were a resident from ND and he ran, I'd support him wholeheartedly.

[onehandle]

99. If he runs, the entirety of what I put into 2010 will go to him.

Most of my 2008 cash went to Franken and that was Totally Worth It!

[gateley]

109. No kidding about Franken -- he's been impressive! Since I posted this,

(I'm still listening to him), he's making noises like he won't run. Totally my interpretations. But who knows? Either way, he's there for us. :hi:

[glinda]

101. I don't want to loose his ability to talk to the Nation. I am not sure he should run.

[jillan]

102. I am stoked! I would love to have Ed's voice in the Senate.

[greiner3]

105. Not to belittle the cause;

However, I believe Ed could whip the entire republican Senate caucus, with one hand!

Give Ed any lip and he'd make sure that damn republican senator would not make a certain vote, if you know what I mean.

[HBravo]

107. Hope he stays on air and does not run.

He is reaching more people.

[gateley]

110. He's only reaching the people who are already his audience - people of like mind.

If he were able to help enact laws on our behalf, he'd be helping many more people.

[HBravo]

111. I don't believe that .

People of all strips looking for the truth will look for it.

[gateley]

113. But many people think they've already found the truth -- we just happen

to know they're wrong. :7

He could HELP more people if he could accomplish some change in the Senate. Just my opinion, natch.

[Towlie]

114. He just said he'll discuss that next.

[Towlie]

116. ... but he didn't.

[ima_sinnic]

115. Democrats.com is running a "Draft Ed" campaign

I just received this e-mail a little while ago:

Dear ima_sinnic:

North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan's decision to retire was terrible news. Dorgan always stood with working families, and led the fight against Wall Street deregulation that caused the crash of 2008 and the current Great Recession.

Dorgan will be difficult to replace, but there's one outstanding candidate who can do it: Ed Schultz, host of The Ed Show on MSNBC.

Ed Schultz has made his career fighting for average Americans. He adamantly refuses to cater to the Washington Elite - either Republicans or Democrats. He simply fights for what's right, and does it with passion.

Let's draft Ed Schultz for Senate!
http://www.democrats.com/ed-schultz-for-senate

For the past year, Ed Schultz led the fight for real healthcare reform: Medicare for All, or at least a robust public option. Night after night, he pushed Democratic leaders in Congress to deliver real reform.

Because of corporate sellouts like Joe Lieberman and Ben Nelson, Ed Schultz could not win this fight from outside the Senate. But with Ed Schultz on the inside, the American people would have a fighting chance.

The American people need Ed Schultz in the Senate. Ed, we urge you to run!
http://www.democrats.com/ed-schultz-for-senate

Thanks for all you do!

Bob Fertik

p.s. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) also announced his retirement. Luckily, CT Attorney General Richard Blumenthal will run for his seat, and the first poll shows him leading all Republicans by 30%!

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[Major Hogwash]

120. Ed said no, not in his way of thinking about politics at this time.

Oh, well, we can stand to lose a seat in the Senate here or there, can't we?