In a startling upset, Republican Scott Brown yesterday defeated the once-favored Martha Coakley to take Senator Ted Kennedy's former seat. While some cite the brilliant campaign Brown ran and the rampant voter anger and frustration as causes for the win, those in the know point the finger right at Boston's sports radio station WEEI.
"When you've got an astute political mind like the "Big O" devoting entire shows to your campaign, it's hard for an opponent to overcome that," said a Brown aid. "And then you've got the political machine of "Dennis and Callahan", two brilliant observers of the political landscape who bring a balanced, fair, and compassionate view to their commentary. Yes, they once compared a METCO student to an escaped gorilla, and their shows feature a generally misogynist tone, but these are two sensitive guys. 'Headlines' is just amazing."
But while Ordway, Callahan, and Dennis appear to have influenced many of the more knowledgeable voters, political experts say that the Smerlas/DeOssie factor, referring to the two former NFL players who co-host The Big Show, must not be under-estimated. "Yes, while Fred sees flatulence and 'poop' jokes as viable comedic material, and DeOssie frequently entertains listeners with venomous, hateful rants directed at his collection of ex-wives, these gentlemen have some pretty insights," said the Brown aid. "Plus, Senator Brown has always been a fan of good gastro-intestinal humor."
