Back by popular demand: another best and worst of the year column. If you disagree, keep it to yourself. Christopher Shays in the 4th district. Crane lost in a reliably Republican district, while Miller allowed Rep. Anne Northup to win 60 percent in a district where 55 percent is a blowout. King, with a huge family name in the state, seemed to regard fundraising as an afterthought.
Shays refused to attack until it was almost too late. But it is Babbitt, who drew 36 percent of the vote, who proved to be a stunningly inept candidate. Even the low-energy Miller was a charisma poster boy compared to Babbitt, who was likable but both sleepy and in over his head in a Congressional race.
Cafaro has hair. Lots of hair. I means, lots and lots of hair. Years ago, I suggested that Frost lose the comb-over. He did, but now he lost his race. Am I to blame? Davis had a mustache last cycle and lost. This cycle he shaved it, and he won. Message to Miller: Not all facial hair is dense enough to qualify as a beard.
Mark Foley R-Fla. Foley is a strong contender, but Reggie my boy, you da winner. The good news: Even someone with a bad name can win. Joe Hoeffel D-Pa. Barbieri received a lot of attention for a mediocre candidate. But nobody came close to Brozak, who received a wealth of national media attention, including a big piece in The Wall Street Journal, even though he had little chance of upsetting Rep.
Mike Ferguson R. All smoke, no fire, Steve. A tough category. Ryan gets off on a technicality. His problems resulted from custody papers β not divorce papers. Since nobody cared about the Georgia race, the winner is Hull, who had victory in sight but imploded when his nasty comments, behavior and ex-wife came back to haunt him. All losers, so each has a claim to the title. And since Rep.
