Should Curt Schilling Run for Ted Kennedy's Senate Seat?

The former Red Sox ace is thinking about pitching to voters

By U.S. News Staff

September 3, 2009 RSS Feed Print

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, a Republican, is contemplating running for the late Sen. Ted Kennedy's senate seat. "The fight would be fun," Schilling said on Boston radio on Thursday morning. "The whole spotlight/media crap, not so much." Should Curt Schilling run for senate? Weigh in with your thoughts below.

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I think Curt Schilling might very well have the makings of a very capable, independent Senator , given time. He's certainly as qualified as Ted Kennedy was when he first ran for the Senate. Beyond that he would be a welcome breath of fresh air vis a vis Mass. politics.

Paul Keyes of MA 3:32PM September 08, 2009

Mass. has a history of so many "old time politicians" family ties twisted loyalties and pay off kind of people. Seems like it would be good to start off with someone strong and independent.Someone owing nothing to large money and power groups.If I lived in this state that is what I would want!

Joan Gourley of AZ 3:26PM September 03, 2009

Qualifications? We have seen the qualifications of our current senators and look where we are as a country. The only qualification needed is common sense. Don't buy anything unless you can pay for it or have a program in place to repay the loan. Our government has proven that they cannot be trusted with taxpayers money and our grandchildren will pay for it. It's true we need new blood in the government with the only qualification of common sense.

Chris Kuehl of GA 1:00PM September 03, 2009

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