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Could Ex-Pitcher Curt Schilling Replace Ted Kennedy?
By Frank James

Ex Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling says he has "some interest" in succeeding the late Sen. Edward Kennedy in the Senate.

On his blog, 38 Pitches, Schilling, age 42, writes that his family and video-game company, 38 Studios, are priorities but that the words "Sen. Schilling" do hold some appeal for him.

He writes:

While my family is obviously the priority, and 38 Studios is a priority, I do have some interest in the possibility. That being said, to get to there from where I am today, many many things would have to align themselves for that to truly happen. I am not going to comment further on the matter since at this point it would be speculation on top of speculation.
My hope is that whatever happens, and whomever it happens to, this state makes the decision and chooses the best person, regardless of sex, race, religion or political affiliation, to help get this state back to the place it deserves to be.

Schilling was a major Red Sox hero during the 2004 American League Championship Series, in which the Red Sox upended the Yankees, and the World Series during which the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals, winning their first championship since 1918.

The pitcher gave the team's name new meaning, pitching in game 2 of the series with a damaged tendon in his right ankle that was stabilized with sutures, resulting in bleeding that stained his white athletic sock.

Schilling has supported Republican presidential candidates in recent general elections in a state that has been a Democratic bulwark. Still, he is a Red Sox legend so a Senate bid by him could prove very challenging for any Democrat not named Kennedy.

[steves850]

I just saw a pig fly by my window.....

[rhodesfan16]

Curt Schilling is a douche bag who thinks that people really give a shit about what he has too say hes a total jerk who also milked the Red Sox for a contract even though he was injured(that may have been his best move)

[Dierking]

would serve those Massholes right

[Hemi]

What the fuck has he ever done to warrant office? Is he a political major in college? Or will he just rifle a fastball at Pelosi in session when he doesn't get his say?

[Sundayjack]

I'm going to really enjoy these next several months, with a dozen candidates from both sides stepping on each other to take this seat, and both national senatorial committees pouring tens of millions of dollars into this race. Great stuff.

[ollie]

If he runs you'll be able to count the seconds before his name shows up on a failed steroid test

[Hobbes3259]

Originally Posted by Hemi

What the fuck has he ever done to warrant office?

One could reasonably argue the same point about the current CiC....

[Hobbes3259]

Originally Posted by rhodesfan16

Curt Schilling is a douche bag who thinks that people really give a shit about what he has too say

That is the definition of a politician.

[CatoTheElder]

Originally Posted by ollie

If he runs you'll be able to count the seconds before his name shows up on a failed steroid test

I wonder how many "the blood was ketchup" stories you'll start hearing.

[JackBower]

Curt Schilling is one of the biggest d-bags in baseball. He loves himself so much he thinks everyone cares about his stupid blog and political views. Just like Ortiz, I pray for the day that his name comes up as a positive steroid test.

[JackBower]

Originally Posted by Hobbes3259

That is the definition of a politician.

Wow.... I never realized how right that statement is. Maybe he is a perfect politician.

[winstonbiggs]

Many should throw his hat in the ring.

[wildthing2022000]

Originally Posted by winstonbiggs

Many should throw his hat in the ring.

Many? Who's Many? Now if you're talking Manny then it'll never happen just like Schilling's possible bid.

[AlioTheFool]

Schilling making his best effort to one-up the Senator situation in NY post-Hillary.

[GreenHornet]

Schilling will raise taxes.

[VickBlows]

He has the ability to straight face lie to cameras and that’s a pretty important prerequisite for politics. That self righteous Jesus loving fuck still claims he never cheated in baseball.

[Big Blocker]

Originally Posted by JackBower

Wow.... I never realized how right that statement is. Maybe he is a perfect politician.

being cynical about politicians as a whole really goes nowhere. It adds nothing.

[ShadeTree#55]

He is a pretty interesting dude, he has talked far too much shit for this to be realistic.

[ToonWalker]

I'd love for him to join Ted Kennedy.