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Curt Schilling Nixes Run for Kennedy Seat

Former Red Sox star says Mass. effort 'just did not make sense'

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 23, 2009 1:50 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Curt Schilling won’t be jumping into the political ring after all. The Red Sox legend ruled out a run for Ted Kennedy’s senate seat last night on Joe Buck Live, saying it “just did not make sense.” Schilling, an outspoken conservative, had publicly considered running, and even drew support from party big-wigs like John McCain. Without him, the GOP will be left running State Sen. Scott Brown.

On his blog, Schilling said he might someday make a run, but that he didn’t have the time or experience right now. “This state is in desperate need of someone new, someone fresh, someone completely dedicated to the constituents of the Commonwealth,” he said. “While I think I would be all three, it’s a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, 365 day a year job.”

Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling takes off his jersey after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series in Boston, Oct. 16, 2008.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling takes off his jersey after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of the American League baseball championship series in Boston, Oct. 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Curt Schilling tips his hat as he walks off the field after being taken out of the game during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park.
Curt Schilling tips his hat as he walks off the field after being taken out of the game during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
In this Nov. 3, 2007 file photo, Curt Schilling listens to a reporter's question in Boston during a fundraiser for a Lou Gehrig's disease charity run by Schilling and his wife Shonda Schilling.
In this Nov. 3, 2007 file photo, Curt Schilling listens to a reporter's question in Boston during a fundraiser for a Lou Gehrig's disease charity run by Schilling and his wife Shonda Schilling.   (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)
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COMMENTS
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divetrader
Oct 4, 2009 4:46 AM CDT
He is only used to working 3 months out of the year. Plus the use of steroids won't help him in the Senate.
jemikeos
Sep 23, 2009 11:17 AM CDT
Like Jim Bunning, a great pitcher. A total dumb ass otherwise.
LiberalJesus
Sep 23, 2009 10:48 AM CDT
Like he even had a chance......lol

 
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