HELP SCOTT BROWN DEFEAT THE DEM MACHINE IN MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON GLOBE: State Senator Scott P. Brown, a telegenic triathlete and military lawyer who has won nine consecutive elections since the mid-1980s, tonight won an easy victory in the Republican primary for US Senate, launching him on an uphill battle to become the first Republican to represent Massachusetts in the United States Senate in 30 years:

Brown, one of just five Republicans in the 40-member state Senate, faces significant challenges: he is less well-known than the Democratic nominee, Attorney General Martha Coakley; he is a Republican in an overwhelmingly liberal state; and the six weeks until the final election include the Christmas and New Year's season when it will be difficult to get voters' attention.

Just 11 percent of the state's registered voters are Republicans. But Democrats are taking nothing for granted.

"He’s an attractive, articulate, moderate Republican who could tap into some of the unrest among voters,'' said Philip W. Johnston, a former chairman of the state Democratic Party.

"It would be a terrible mistake for Democrats to assume that this election is in the bag on Jan. 19. These are not normal times. There are treacherous winds blowing and Democratic candidates have to be aware of that."

I HAVE A SUGGESTION FOR BROWN:

HOLD A TEA PARTY IN BOSTON HARBOR!

• MORE ABOUT BROWN HERE.

• MORE ABOUT HIS OPPONENT - COAKLEY - HERE.

• HIS CAMPAIGN SITE HERE.