On November 8, 2010, the McConnell Center had the pleasure of hosting Senator Scott Brown, the notoriously good-looking Republican senator from Massachusetts, for a public event at Bigelow Hall. The event was particularly engaging, as we experienced firsthand the man who shook up Massachusetts politics tell about his life—his intense exercise routine, relationship with his family, and even (after being prodded) his appearance as a model and centerfold for Cosmo magazine.
It was immediately obvious that Senator Scott Brown is a, “good ole’ boy,” from his stories of campaigning in his truck and farm jacket to his wholehearted refusal to be anything but a “Scott Brown Republican.” From his talk, I was able to better understand the kind of focus and stubbornness that it took to win a 44-year Democratic seat formally held by the late Ted Kennedy.
Senator Scott Brown spoke of how he plans to vote in the future, with five key guidelines that he uses to decide whether or not to vote for certain bills, prioritizing first for the needs of the people of Massachusetts. Throughout his speech it was evident that Senator Brown believed his job was to represent the people of his state first and foremost. Senator Scott Brown was definitely unique to previous Senators I have known; perhaps that is what got him elected in the first place.