Mylott for Representative?

Could be, according to the Sentinel (click here).

According to the story, long-time Rep. Emile Goguen is considering not running for re-election next year. It would appear Mayor Dan Mylott, a Republican, and Councilor Stephen DiNatale, a Democrat, lead the pack a year out, although an open seat in an off-year for local elections would certainly draw a lot of attention.

We'll save the analysis of Goguen for now (you either love him or hate him, and we're not going to change your mind), but instead consider the prospect of Mylott running for state rep. He's spent a lot of time throwing bombs at the State House, demanding more money for Fitchburg.

It's probably safe to assume Mylott would be running as the ultimate outsider -- a Republican who's angry at the Legislature and wants to bring change. We'd question how much an effect a freshman in the (tiny) minority party would have. Also, we'd love to see how -- or if -- Mylott's attitudes would change if he switched from City Hall to the State House.

For now, it's mostly speculation, but Goguen seems to be heading out. It's worth watching not only for the political spectacle, but it will also firmly cement state aid as THE issue in Fitchburg in 2006.