re: #251 Olsonist

Actually it’s a political rule, one which hold regardless of political party. The Dems like to see their buddies elected (Sherrod Brown) and the Reps like to see their buddies elected (Rand Paul). Ok, I’m less well versed on the Republican side but I wasn’t making a partisan point. The old boys network works in business as well, or so I’ve heard.

Perhaps I misunderstood your post. It was my impression you were blaming the candidate for the loss of the MA senate seat without acknowledging the enormous elephant in the room (forgive my pun!).

I think it goes without saying the various parties would like to retain control of vacated seats.