The Agony of the Massachusetts Republican

Two years ago, propelled by Tea Party rage, Scott Brown won Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. Today, he proudly proclaims he is the "second-most bipartisan member of the U. S. Senate." But as he tries to survive a challenge in the most important Senate race of the year, will that be enough to save him from Elizabeth Warren?

April 1 2012 JOHN H. RICHARDSON
The Agony of the Massachusetts Republican

Two years ago, propelled by Tea Party rage, Scott Brown won Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. Today, he proudly proclaims he is the "second-most bipartisan member of the U. S. Senate." But as he tries to survive a challenge in the most important Senate race of the year, will that be enough to save him from Elizabeth Warren?

April 1 2012 JOHN H. RICHARDSON


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