Barney Frank

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1. Tina Hemond says:

   May 2, 2009 at 4:36 am

   Take heart, there is already one individual who has announced they will run against Frank in the 4th – (Earl Sholley, who ran against him last time, but several problems exist with Sholley) = there will be another (on good authority), candidates for this seat however, it’s too early to take out papers – understand the 4th district, it’s varied, with working class and fishing industry in the Fall Rivers/New Bedford Area – (that Frank keeps supplied with pork), party affiliation, however, is stacked against Frank – although widely believed to be a Democrat Stronghold, the 4th district is overwhelmingly unenrolled, with over 50% of the registered voters unenrolled in the 4 counties involved. When Sholley entered the race in 08, he did so without fanfare, no war chest and little fanfare – a well funded and prepared candidate, who runs on Frank’s association with Fannie and Freddie, points to the fact that the district has become increasingly impoverished despite the support Frank throws their way, will do well – start in May/June 09 and hammer away until November – Frank is more vulnerable than one would assume, if ones only point of reference is the New Bedford Standard Times (see south coast today), or the Boston Globe (which may or may not be operational come Monday.). A final thought: polling from Senate and other Races for Massachusetts in the 08 election cycle highlighted the problem alternative candidates have vis a vis entrenched, even unpopular, incumbents – recognition – Example: Suffolk University ran a series of Poll for John Kerry in 08, the Republican candidate Jeff Beatty, showed low approval ratings, and a high percentage of those polled indelicate he was “unknown”, the more “known” the candidate became, the higher his approval rose. Unfortunately, the Beatty Campaign was underfunded and did not have the ability to blanket the State of Massachusetts to effectively target independent voters (the key in Massachusetts). Had he done so, it is quite possible he would have either won the seat outright, or at the least, had a stronger showing against Kerry. The 4th Congressional District, would be much easier to manage, and a candidate running a positive campaign (outlining only the obvious – re: fiscal), making themselves known, especially in the last 3 months of the campaign leading up to the election, would certainly be able to unseat Frank. Therefore, when this candidate is announced, be assured that they will receive funding, not only from the inside Massachusetts, but outside as well.

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2. Patrick Henry says:

   May 4, 2009 at 2:54 pm

   Tina – Great analysis. Let’s get everyone on the “anybody but Frank” bandwagon. We look forward to hearing more from you!

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3. Tazachusetts08 says:

   July 13, 2009 at 1:53 pm

   let us not forget that The Boston Heral ran a piece stating both Frank and Martha Coakley(DA) were keeping their eye on Drunken Ted’s seat when he is no longer able to serve. First lets get him out of congress and help us from above if he gets teddy’s seat.

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