Edward Kennedy Jr. not running for Senate seat
Source: Boston Herald
December 24, 2012
HARTFORD, Conn. Edward Kennedy Jr., the Connecticut-based son of the late U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, says he has decided not to run for the Massachusetts Senate seat that will become vacant if U.S. Sen. John Kerry is confirmed as Secretary of State.
The 51-year-old health care lawyer issued a statement Monday saying he's "extremely grateful for all of the offers of support" he has received from people urging him to run, including his father's former colleagues. But he said he considers Connecticut his home.
Kennedy did not rule out running for public office entirely, saying he has a "strong desire" to serve and hopes to have that opportunity "at another point in my future."
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick will be required to appoint someone to fill Kerry's seat pending a special election.
Read more: http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/us_politics/2012/12/edward_kennedy_jr_not_running_senate_seat
loyalkydem
(1,678 posts)BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)I really believed he would run.
RBInMaine
(13,570 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)SoapBox
(18,791 posts)Sheesh...seems that Brownie just won't go away. Of course, in this case, Prez O may end up being the "enabler", allowing him to run again.
earcandle
(3,622 posts)plethoro
(594 posts)was a good chance of himself getting hit.
Spirochete
(5,264 posts)Don't know how true that is; those stories pop up all the time. Maybe he could beat Brown.
xtraxritical
(3,576 posts)here's a link to a Salon article. Also, Ashley Judd possibly may run against McConnell in Ky. I wish I wish I wish...
plethoro
(594 posts)Afleck does in Massachusetts. We talk to folks back in Massachusetts every week. Years ago, my father-in-law was the Director of the Budget for the entire State. Myself, I think Scott Brown will win it...particularly if he was facing Ben Afleck.
Spirochete
(5,264 posts)I read it today on IMDB. Hope Ashley runs, though - and wins.
plethoro
(594 posts)duress.
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)It was the first thought that flew into my head...sadly.
Historic NY
(37,452 posts)davidpdx
(22,000 posts)I'm disappointed, but not surprised. He would have had some giant footsteps to follow in. Maybe someday he'll reconsider.