Crazy 9/11 exploiting asshole Repuke Jim Ogonowski plans Senate run against John Kerry

[Ian David]

BOSTON -- Republican Jim Ogonowski, who narrowly lost a congressional race to Niki Tsongas in October, is making preparations to challenge U.S. Sen. John Kerry, The Associated Press has learned.

Ogonowski, the brother of an airline pilot killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, said he's been attending Republican events around the state since his 6-point loss to Tsongas, a Democrat.

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Ogonowski ran on a platform of energy efficiency and stopping illegal immigration in his campaign for the seat vacated by Democrat Martin Meehan. He also said the Iraq war was a mistake, but he wanted the troops home only after their mission was complete. Emboldened by the results of his first run for office, the Dracut farmer said Kerry is not out of his league.

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Ogonowski, 49, benefited from public awareness of {exploiting} his family following the death of his brother John, an American Airlines captain whose plane was hijacked in the Sept. 11 attacks. But he raised just $463,000 for his campaign and eschewed any assistance from President Bush. Tsongas spent $2.5 million.

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http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO70881/

[rox63]

1. Ogo won't be able to sell his rethug ideas state-wide

He couldn't get elected to an open House seat (no incumbent) in the state's most conservative district. What do you think will happen when he's facing a well-financed incumbent, and he tries to sell his proposals in more liberal places like Cambridge, Brookline, Amherst, Northhampton, etc? From his debate performances in the 5th district race, it's obvious Ogo is not very well-spoken. Senator Kerry is a superb debater, and will wipe the floor with him in any debate.

He's way out of his league, and he's delusional if he thinks he has any chance of winning this race. Besides, why would the GOP pour any money or help into this race, when they have so many vulnerable seats to defend in swing states? :crazy:

[Rockholm]

2. He will be Oh-fer-two.