Scott Brown's win is stunning

Late last night, Massachusetts Republican candidate Scott Brown topped Democratic candidate Martha Coakley 52% to 47%, meanwhile Liberitarian candidate Joseph Kennedy received 1% in the special election. As a Massachusetts native, this is a huge deal for us around the state. It is such shocking news that it is reported everywhere nation-wide. As you all know, Massachusetts is a blue (Democratic) state. No Republican candidate from Massachusetts has won a Senate seat since 1972, so you see the significance of this victory for Scott Brown. Brown will be taking the seat for the late Senator Ted Kennedy for the rest of his term, which expires in 2012. Don't forget about the Special Election bill that was passed in the fall by Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick to make this all possible.
A month ago, this election seemed to be a laughing stock. Brown's opponent, Martha Coakley, was way ahead in the standings and at the time, there was no looking back for her. Of course there was another candidate in Kennedy (no relation to Ted) who was practically irrelevant in the election other than taking votes to split the difference. There were multiple occasions which Brown challenged Coakley to a radio debate and the Democratic predecessor refused. It was the start of the rise for Brown and the falling for Coakley. The key to Brown's victory was his stellar performance in the debate last Monday to seal the deal.
It was simple of why Brown won. He had a better candidacy than Coakley. He was also the man that voters wanted: he owned a truck, he opposed the Obamacare bill and he supported guns. All Coakley did was gloat about President Bill Clinton and President Barrack Obama endorsing her. Senator John McCain and former Red Sox great, Curt Schilling, endorsed Brown.
On Sunday, I decided not to vote. I did so because throughout the weekend until yesterday afternoon, automated voice messages of Brown and Coakley called my house about eight times a day (no exaggeration). Plus, I was not particularly fond of either candidate. Personally, I don't buy the "every vote counts" bull crap. My decision to vote or not is a privilege, not a right. People are going to give me a hard time because I did not vote, but I did not want to make a mistake of voting for the wrong person because I do not know where I stand in politics anymore. I voted for Obama last year and you have seen his approval ratings lately. So I decided not to vote until the fall when the elections get juicy.
I have a friend, Joe Walsh, who worked for Brown, who is a graduate from Emmanuel College in 2007. His position was a field director for the candidate. He worked tirelessly for this victory to happen. He worked over 60 hours a week and made about $700 a week. He could not have been happier when Brown won. He updated his profile in his Facebook account and said, "Thank you to everyone for their congratulatory posts and their support of Senator Brown! Just remember, we all did this together!" I am proud of Joe and I hope he finds a job that can give him some security. He worked really hard for this and I will shake his hand when I see him next time.
As much as I do not like Scott Brown, he earned his victory. He finished his Cinderella story to win and now is the time to use that tenacity in the Senate. Hopefully he will represent the state that I am proud to live in. I hope the Massachusetts people made the right choice. I don't think we need anymore political lapses right now.