There seems to be some confusion about Scott Brown’s political ties. According to the Massachusetts Secretary of State election guide Scott Brown is a Republican. However, Liz Sidoti and Jennifer Haberkorn seem to think Brown is an independent - WATCH Washington Journal Jan. 25, 2010. Brown did not garner much Republican support early on. Maybe he did not know the Washington R-leadership well enough to ask.
Which would be a good deal for the rest of us. If Brown doesn’t feel beholden to the R-leadership he might have the guts to remain his own man when it comes to casting his Senate vote. I will watch to see if Scott Brown is who he isn’t saying he is, or the man he told the voters he would be when he got to Washington.
The Senate is a partisan world unto itself, a self-reliant R. in the Senate will be a lonely man. Already R-occupied space is filled by men and women who only know one game, follow the leader. How will Brown get along with rudderless men and women? What will he do when Grover comes calling? Will Scott Brown give up his firm-minded convictions in return for legislative fellowship? A self-governing Brown might have to go home after his first week and lock himself in his basement to have a good cry. A sneaky Brown will have a good laugh.
We all need to watch this guy. If it is true that his campaign will serve as a template for the Republican party that could mean more surreptitious candidates will be making their way to the winners podium next fall. Wait and watch. And learn from the Massachusetts voters mistake if Brown goes all red-state on his constituents.
surreptitious = kept secret, because it would not be approved of. sneaky, sly, furtive, concealed
