whether it is a black woman, a white man or a green martian.

LATER when the NAZIS are OUT of POWER I would support the WOC and will support her now if she has the best chance.

run -- and take the consequences. Our system is robust enough to withstand this.

read their literature or website, and decide (1) who I thought would be the best candidate for the position and (2) who I thought has the best chance of winning. Just as I do in any primary.

If there are few to none policy differences, i believe in the power of incumbency. So, i'd probably lean that way, again assuming there was not much difference in philosophy between the candidates.

Wasn't there anything else she could run for?

Now, in practice, things aren't always what they seem. She may have felt unrepresented her whole life, I don't know. And that has value, too.

Our longtime Congressman (Jim McDermott) retired and a woman took the seat, and I - so far - don't feel that she represents me at all. Time will tell, I guess.

with the same policies. Ask yourself: is the incumbent reliable, does he keep his promises? Ditto for the competitor, (if you have any way to assess the competitor's experience).

... seems to be that they're pretty equal on all those fronts. Democrats think Capuano's been really good. She doesn't seem to have any strikes against her. I think it really does boil down to whether or not we sacrifice a white mail to increase female and minority representation in congress. One of them will certainly win the seat.

From the viewpoint of a woman and a POC, she might appeal to a broader population and have a wider perspective on those critical issues that are under attack by Republicans. She might also be a more attractive candidate to a larger chunk of voters who could identify with her on matters of gender and race, as well as all the rights that affect those specific groups.

The main thing is for everyone to rally around the eventual nominee.

Character, personality, attitudes, group affinities, etc. are also in play.

it wasn't a bad take, a younger similar candidate taking over for an older candidate.

I like Mike though, I would vote for him. I voted for him in the special election primary against Coakley.

Also he is Chris Evans' uncle and Chris is a good guy.:loveya

... the fact that Capuano can hardly attack his opponent without seeming to attack women and minorities, since that seems to be her main reason for running. He's stuck.

A sample interchange:

Capuano: So, Ayanna, why are you running against me?

Pressley: Because I think women and minorities need more representations.

Capuano: Oh, right. OK. I withdraw.