Despite strong polling numbers, the midterm elections did not offer much hope for the political future of Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown.

Sen. Scott Brown could face a tough reelection campaign in 2012 (Creative Commons)

The results from the Nov. 2 elections looked bad for the GOP in Massachusetts, considering Republican candidates failed to snag any high-profile offices in the state.

GOP candidates failed to win the elections for both state treasurer and auditor, and Democratic Attorney General Martha Coakely was reelected by 26 points.

The concern is that Brown will face a particularly difficult battle when he’s up for reelection in 2012, with only 10 Republicans up for reelection as opposed to 23 Democrats. 

However, when speaking at a Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday, Brown said he wasn’t concerned about his job security.

“Give me a break…I’m concerned about the jobs of every other citizen in Massachusetts and throughout the country. I’m worried about the fact that we have to get our act together in Washington to focus on the things that are so important to get the economy going,” he said. 

The Democrats who might run against Brown include Rep. Michael Capuano and City Year founder Alan Khazei. Rumors have also circulated that Boston Mayor Tom Menino might consider a run for Senate. 

After a blogger suggested that the five-term mayor would be a “great Senator” and “stand on the progressive side on the issues,” Menino’s spokeswoman, Dot Joyce, said, “The mayor believes it’s quite flattering and appreciates the recognition in all he has tried to accomplish.” 

But he is focused on being mayor, she added.

The Democratic turnout for the 2012 election is predicted to be very strong, especially with President Obama running for reelection. Political analysts are already predicting that it will be a tough campaign for Brown.

“Democrats outnumber Republicans by such wide numbers [in Massachusetts] that it’s difficult for any Republican to win,” said Andrew Smith, a pollster at the University of New Hampshire.

“I think he has to look at that and say, for him to win reelection in 2012, it’s going to be very difficult. It’s going to be very expensive. He’s going to be campaigning from now on,” Smith said.

Reach staff reporter Brooke Matthews here.

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