2006 is Fast Upon Us
Who will be Rhode Island's junior Senator in the 110th US Congress? Already we know it won't be James Langevin or Patrick Kennedy (thank god). Will My Favorite Republican hold his seat? Or will Matt Brown move his office from one marble domed capitol to another in DC? That could only happen if he bests Sheldon Whitehouse in a primary battle. What about a Republican primary? Senator Laffey, anyone?
This Senate race, more than a year and a half away, has already started, and it could be exciting (or at least, interesting).
I'll say this for my first impressions: I love Linc Chafee, though I am painfully aware that he's partly responsible for Bill Frist's control of the Senate. Matt Brown seems great, but he's going to have to prove to me he's ready for and deserving of a seat in the world's most exclusive club. Sheldon Whitehouse doesn't get a lot of points in my book for losing to 3-time loser Myrth York in 2002. Also, I'm grateful to not have to debate the merits of Jim Langevin in a Democratic primary or defend the voting record of a guy (Patrick Kennedy) who sorta irks me, personally.
First event: Matt Brown is giving a talk at Rhode Island College this Thursday. I'm going to be there. Brian Hull's going to be there. You should think about coming too.