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Michael Capuano

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Capuano Won't Run for Senate

The Somerville Democrat won't seek to replace Sen. John Kerry should Kerry become secretary of state.

Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Somerville) will not run for Senate if Sen. John Kerry is confirmed as President Obama's secretary of state. According to Capuano's Facebook page, the congressman withdrew his name from the field of possible candidates. Here's what he posted: Thank you for all of your good wishes. They have truly meant a great deal. After careful consideration, I have decided not to enter the race for US Senate. Instead, I look forward to focusing on the important issues facing the new Congress. My current work in the House and whatever opportunities the future may hold, afford me the greatest honor of my life; fighting for the Citizens of the Commonwealth. Capuano, who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1999, …

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Lynch Exploring Run for Senate Seat (in Somerville Patch) and Markey Says He Will Run For U.S. Senate

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Aron Levy

3:38 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Except for those of us backing Barney Frank, JohnyMasshat.   more ›

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Who Will Run for Kerry's Seat if He's Appointed Secretary of Defense?

Would it be Scott Brown? Congressmen Markey or Capuano? Tell us who you think should run.

  The Washington Post is reporting that President Obama is considering appointing Massachusetts U.S. Sen. John Kerry as the Secretary of Defense. There was speculation Kerry would become the next Secretary of State.  Either way Kerry's move to possibly become a member of Obama's cabinet will open up his current seat. Should he be appointed, a special election would be held to finish out Kerry's term, which expires in 2014. Conversation from the breakfast table this morning to the morning commute has everyone talking - who will run for Kerry's U.S. Senate seat if he's appointed? Could it be Scott Brown? Or maybe Congressmen Ed Markey or Michael Capuano? Only time will tell, but we know you're talking about it. So tell us, who do you think …

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charles

6:36 am on Friday, November 30, 2012

His wife, his wife, his wife, his wife, & his wife. Is that five things????   more ›

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