John Tierney MA-06 very reasonable takover opportunity for Republicans

In case you missed it, Stu Rothenberg of the non-partisan and widely respected Rothenberg Political Report writes today that Massachusetts’ 6th congressional district held by Rep. John Tierney is a ‘very reasonable takeover opportunity’ for Republicans in November.

As Rothenberg notes in his column, Republicans have some “interesting opportunities in unusual places,” which includes this district north of Boston.

“Tisei stresses his fiscal conservatism and argues that the combination of his moderate views and Tierney’s ethics issues give him an opportunity in this competitive district, which was last won by a Republican Congressional nominee in 1994. Tierney’s wife pleaded guilty in 2010 to charges that she was involved with her brother’s illegal offshore gambling operations. The Democrat was re-elected that year, though his victory margin was down.” (Roll Call, 5/8/2012)