It's been a surprisingly busy end to a sleepy political summer, giving many grassroots Republican political activists much to think about.
Various candidates, such as Geoff Diehl and Beth Lindstrom, have announced for U.S. Senate, and businessman John Kingston is 99% in as well. Congresswoman Nikki Tsongas has declared she won't be seeking re-election, setting off dominoes throughout the Merrimack Valley as current public office holders decide whether to run for her now-open seat, and others quietly plan to run for their seats.
