Great, well-thought out argument. I agree with everything you wrote. Thank you.

This is an impressive argument, and I appreciate the factual cites.

Elizabeth Warren is a left wing freak who will vote on the party line 100% of the time without any thaught to the consequential side effects of a poorly written bill. Maybe we should tax the hell out of big oil. I suppose all of us working commuters can afford to pay $150-$200 to fill our tanks so we can go to work. Any other bright ideas?

Elizabeth Warren is a Hypocrite and a Fraud

And your vote was going to anyone but Scott Brown in the first place. Why do you assume it is newsworthy or even relevant that you state what was an inevitable vote regardless of Scott Brown's opponent. You do not need a voting record for Professor Warren. It is a certainty that she would have voted however she was instructed by Obama, Reid and Pelosi. You deliberately mischaracterize Scott Brown's voting record yet you know in your heart that Warren will be in lockstep with her party masters. Truth be told, you want that person to vote your party line. You do not want thoughtful review of individual bills or someone with Scott Brown's record of bi-partisan voting.
I can sum up the truth behind the above column in two sentences.
"I am voting for the democrat as I have always done and always will do. Now I will try to make you believe I had to think about my decision."
You really don't expect anyone to believe you had to put much thought into what is basically a knee jerk reaction do you? And by the way, it is not hard to recognize your preferences for information gathering. Your sources and footnotes show a love for liberal media outlets. Go figure !!

i'm busy cooking dinner so i don't have the time now to go through all of your points and tell you how wrong you are....but i'll try and check back...i think Sam is right..you would vote for a ham sandwich over a republican....just be honest about it.

I would consider Scott Brown if was an Independent & caucused with the Democrats. My major concern is that when you vote for Scott Brown you are voting for the GOP to control the Senate. The GOP has shifted it's social views and economic strategies so far right, that I feel our country has taken a step back to the 1950's (Religious intolerance, women's rights, homophobia, returning the tax and capital gains tax rates to the pre-Bush era.)

If the Senate is GOP controlled, the very conservative GOP agenda will be easier to pass. The only stop gap will be a presidential veto. If Romney is president, there would be no checks and balances to the GOP agenda. It's also likely that the next president will name at least one if not more Supreme Court Justices and these decisions will shape the future of our country for decades to come.

Unfortunately, this Senate election isn't just about who is the best candidate, it's about the direction you want our country to go. I believe we need to focus on education, energy conservation and clean energy, climate change, and social equality. See below….

Continued….The government has tried the economic theory of "Trickle-down economics" the wealthy for 12 years as a job creation strategy. It’s not working. Europe has tried austerity and their unemployment & economy is weaker than in the US. There needs to be a balance between reasonable reduction in government spending when it makes sense but to also realize that there are both fiscal and social benefits to utilizing government to help create a strong infrastructure, a great educational system for all and for social & religious tolerance.

It is all about the mandate. Car insurance is not mandated by the federal government, it is required by the state of Massachusetts. If you dont want to insure your car, you can move to NH.

Joe
What is fascinating is that you will readily assume the conservative bias of media outlets like Fox News et al (with which I will wholeheartedly agree) yet you will not put the "liberal bias" tag on media outlets that cater to your leanings. It takes a suspension of curiosity and belief to think that only one side of the media is biased. There is as much obsession (if not more) on the part of liberals with conservative media as vice versa. Don't have double standards just because it fits your agenda. As I tell any of my conservative or liberal friends: Don't stop asking questions just because you come to an answer that confirms what you want to believe. Her source references have a decidedly liberal bias. I would say the same of a conservative who tried to bolster her position with a preponderence of conservative media outlets. As a concerned citizen wouldn't you want to hear all sides of an argument? Both sides of the media want you to rely on only their position as do most politicians. There are some straightforward media outlets but for the most part there is bias one way or the other. Unfortunately too many people want to take sides that make them feel good about themselves rather than really trying to find the truth. Remember Joe, keep asking questions. You may be surprised where it leads you.

sorry * preponderance* realized it after posting

I see... so, instead of taking a bipartisan guy who is reasonable, cooperative and willing to reach across the aisle, vote for a partisan ideologue in Warren who will vote with her party 100% of the time, has serious credibility issues and is a one percenter (don't get me wrong, I love the one percent but don't be a hypocrite for cripes sake).

Your disgusting.....obviously you voting for her because you r name is similar to hers....
On a serious note warren is 100% a liberal and will vote 100% of the time for the socialist party.
And on top of it she is just a plain mean spirited class warfare cheater.
Warren will lose. Nice dumb liberal letter to this liberal news paper.

Lizbeth
With all due respect. If you believe that the Boston Globe is anything short of a liberal mouthpiece then you will grant me that Fox News is "Fair and Balanced". Both of which we know to be untrue. There is nothing wrong with supporting Warren. But do not be disingenuous about the fact that she will be anything other than a lockstep Democrat. Hell, during the debate she couldn't even name one Republican senator with whom she could possibly work. It is OK to support her if it is what you want. You don't have to hide the desire to have someone who will vote that way. As you well know Scott Brown has a voting record that is more bi-partisan than all but one other senator. If it was consideration of each bill on its own that you want you must know that Warren will never deliver. This is not uncommon among a number of my liberal friends. They want someone who will vote strictly along their party lines but are not willing to admit that is what they want. Oddly, my conservative friends have a little less of a problem admitting they want the same 100% thing from their candidates. Both sides are absurd. In fact most true conservatives are disappointed with Brown's voting record. As are most liberals. All the more reason to support Brown. Any extreme in politics is not a good thing. Be proud that you want Warren. But be truthful and don't tell us it is because of Brown's voting record. You want a 100% party line liberal like Warren. It's OK. Embrace it.

Scott Brown will STILL be our senator for Mass. Scott Brown has democrats on his side supporting him in goverment issues needed for the people of Mass. In ALL Warren ads not ONE Republican was in her ad for her support. Use your common sense - Vote for Scott Brown - he's definitely the better canidate for this job!

Thanks Lynne - I really hope voters use thier wits and not this party issue. I know about you but they had Mayor Menino on TV saying how he really likes Scott Brown but because he's a republican Menino admits he won't for him unless he was a democrat. What was thta all about - see what I mean - party voting - no common sense in that matter. I really hope voters don't vote like this. We should vote for the canidate that supports the issues we want taken care of - who care what party they are from. I'm an independent in Waterown - I voted for Obama and Brown in the last election - this election I'm voting for Romney and Brown and this has nothing to do with the republican party I see the these two canidates supporting MY issues by thier ways of controlling the matter. Both canidates satisfy my needs and will get my votes. I vote by my heart and what are my needs - I do not vote by party and if you do - then this is why our goverment is SO BAD!

I was fine with Scott Brown until he started attacking Whole Foods because they were making an effort to focus on providing sustainable seafood in their markets. I don't even shop at Whole Foods, but in that situation he just lacked all common sense. Ironically, several other local grocery chains practice the same exact thing. It made me wonder what else he would sacrifice for a few votes.

A few votes?? Those are his constituants! Fishermen have kids that get hungry and wear shoes, just like teachers and firemen..... Those stores will just get the fish from foreign sources who are exempt from those restrictions. See that's why you can't vote dem anymore they're beyond clueless when it comes to the working folks.

I really doubt that Warren will vote with anyone, "vegans... etc," unless they adhere to a strict Democratic orthodoxy. Then again I thought Hillary Clinton would be a terrible Senator and later Sec of State. I was wrong. Perhaps Warren will flip flop into a compromiser and would be well served to do so. In today's hyperpolarized world the fact that Brown voted 1/3 of the time with the other party is pretty darn good. Also look at Mitty touting the fact that RomneyCare passed with 87% of the state legislature being in the other party and only two votes in all going against. That is bipartisanship. Vote for Warren or Brown or vote for Willard or Barry, but at least acknowledge that in this election cycle to tout these Democratic candidates as anything but uber partisan is bull. I personally admire politicians that can advocate for their beliefs, but at the end of the day can reach compromise. That is why I feel compelled to vote GOP.

Brown is doing in Washington what we intended, voting for what he believes in. IMHO Scott has integrity, and there's certain a shortage of that in Washington. Rather we have gridlock because of pettiness and partisanship. Warren is sactimonious and self-righteous (and if you disagree, that's ok, you're entitled to your opinion). I don't see Warren as a compromiser, as someone who would reach across the aisle. Add to that her lack of experience as evidenced by her debate performance and the fact that she seems ready to vote regardless of the tax increase consequences, and I'm firmly voting the GOP ticket all the way. I agree with Dan on Romney's ability to get things done and expect him to address the deficit.