A Tsongas comeback

Posted at 9:20 AM on October 17, 2007 by Bob Collins (2 Comments)

Since he's dead now, I suppose I can admit I was a big fan of Paul Tsongas, who also happened to be my congressman when I lived in Massachusetts. He also got one of my many wasted votes when he ran for higher office.

And back when I was a kid reporter in a small town radio station, I interviewed his wife, Nikki (we weren't a big enough community to get the candidate to swing through; we got the wife). At the time, that was big stuff for me.

So it's interesting to note today that Nikki Tsongas is going to Congress. I believe she becomes the first woman from Massachusetts since Peg Heckler, who also had the seat for awhile in what is, perhaps, the most gerrymandered district in Massachusetts.

Comments (2)

What does a "gerrymandered district" look like in MA? 80% Democrat instead of 75% Democrat?

Posted by Jeff | October 17, 2007 1:04 PM

LOL.

Keep in mind, Peg Heckler was a Republican.

This was a very interesting campaign. The Republican ran a good race and the theme was illegal immigration. You get up there around Lowell, Lawrence, Methuen, well, those are immigrant-heavy communities.

The GOP had a good shot to win this seat.

Posted by Bob Collins | October 17, 2007 1:16 PM

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