Did you know that Kelly Ayotte is a moderate Republican? JinnipherWMURRepublico told me so:
Getting Ayotte to run would immediately put Republicans in strong contention to hang onto a tough New England seat. Ayotte, known as a moderate Republican, has bipartisan credentials and a law-enforcement background that is compelling to Senate recruiters. She was appointed to the position by former Republican Gov. Craig Benson and re-confirmed by Democratic Gov. John Lynch.
New Hampshire political analyst Jennifer Donahue called her a "dream candidate for the GOP" in a column on the Huffington Post.
There is one thing of interest here. Republico's meme roller notes that "Sen. Judd Gregg is working to recruit" Ayotte.
If that's true, then the Donahue's role in this buzz trial balloon becomes much clearer. A reminder:
Adding: the Bass quote in that piece is humorous. It basically says, "In a Sununu-less senate scenario, there 'aint no way I'm clearing the field for Ayotte and setling for CD2."
