Senator Schilling?

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Collegian Staff
on September 2, 2009 7:32 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

With the passing of the honorable Ted Kennedy, Massachusetts is wondering who will replace the longtime senator.

How does Red Sox legend Curt Schilling sound?

The retired pitcher, who helped bring Boston its first World Series in 86 years, said Wednesday he has "some interest" in Kennedy's empty Senate seat.

The 42-year-old New England resident said on his blog, "To get there, from where I am today, many, many things would have to allign themselves for that to truly happen."

Though he is a registered independent, Schilling has long been a Republican supporter, and campaigned for George W. Bush in 2004 and John McCain in 2008.

If he does decide to run, Schilling would probably get a lot of support from Red Sox Nation. After all, it was Schilling and his infamous bloody sock that in 2004 helped vanquish the hated Yankees and sweep the Cardinals for the team's first championship since 1918. He then stuck around long enough to help the Sox win another title in 2007.

Schilling certainly has no trouble getting his opinions heard, although the ease at which he seems to start controversies will probably need to be altered if he does decide to enter the political realm.

-Dan

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