I was in the middle of a conversation with someone in another diary about whether Bob Massie would be able to raise enough money to compete with Scott Brown.
Then I checked my email to see a press release announcing that Joe Trippi is joining the Bob Massie for Senate campaign!
As an unrepentant Deaniac, I am thrilled by this news. As someone who is grateful that Jerry Brown beat Meg Whitman in 2010, I know that Republicons with big money quake in their boots when they see Trippi coming.
MA-Sen is going to be the highest profile Senate race in the country in 2012, and Trippi joining the team makes me even more confident that Bob Massie can win this Senate seat.
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Here is the full text of the press release:
Strategist Joe Trippi Joins Bob Massie’s U.S. Senate Campaign to Unseat Scott Brown
Bob Massie announced today that political strategist Joe Trippi has joined his U.S. Senate campaign as a top political advisor.
Having begun his career on Ted Kennedy’s 1980 presidential campaign, Trippi is returning to Massachusetts to help Massie reclaim Kennedy’s seat from Scott Brown.
“Bob Massie has a remarkable story in which he has demonstrated insight, courage, and tenacity. He has been a visionary national leader with a record of success transforming the global economy towards innovation and job-creation,” said Trippi. “He will defend the American dream, excite the Democratic base, draw in independents, and take the seat back from Scott Brown, who simply does not represent the values of Massachusetts."
A pioneer in internet and grassroots organizing, Trippi served as Campaign Manager for Howard Dean’s 2004 presidential campaign. Through his use of the Internet for small-donor fundraising, “Dean for America” raised more money than any Democratic presidential campaign to that point. He has since run and consulted on numerous campaigns, including Governor Jerry Brown of California’s successful race against Republican Meg Whitman in 2010. Despite Whitman spending an historic $178 million of her own money, Brown won with over 53% of the vote.
“Joe Trippi’s history motivating and engaging the grassroots is second to none,” said campaign manager Matt Wilson. “His experience in local, national, and international politics complements Bob’s vision of a better life for all.”
“Joe’s innovation and success stand alone in American politics. I am proud to have him on my team, and look forward to his help engaging Massachusetts voters who are ready to make Scott Brown a half term Senator,” said Massie.