We're well under way in the special election in the MA fifth congressional district to replace Representative Marty Meehan, who is stepping down to become chancellor of the University of Lowell. I thought some commentary from a progressive local blogger (I blog at Left in Lowell) who's keenly watching the race might interest some readers.
First, I will give you a general rundown, and then the biased view, as I have endorsed a candidate in this race already, and I really want to share why you should be excited and interested to see this person get to Congress.
Outgoing Rep. Meehan, you may recall, has gotten some virtual print here and elsewhere for his massive campaign coffers, which he did not open for 06 Democratic candidates. He's also famous for: his strong support of the campaign finance bill that bloggers loved to hate for its potential impact on their coverage of campaigns; and his staff's deletion from the Meehan Wikipedia entry of the mention of his broken campaign promise to stick to only four terms. (It appears to be back, which is only to be expected.)
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