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MA GOP Seeks Viable Candidate For Kerry Seat

One by one, high-profile Massachusetts Republicans are bowing out of the special election for John Kerry’s U.S. Senate seat, leaving the party in search of a candidate capable of giving the Democrats a run for their money.

2013/02/04

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William Weld Says No To Senate Run

The Republican said in a brief statement on Monday that he was grateful for the encouragement he has received, but that he would not be a candidate.

2013/02/04

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GOP Scrambling To Find Candidate For Open Senate Seat

Massachusetts Republicans are scrambling to find a candidate for John Kerry’s Senate seat now that would-be GOP front-runner, former Sen. Scott Brown, has opted out of the campaign.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/02/02

Stephen Lynch Says No Decision Yet On Run For Kerry’s Senate Seat

Congressman Stephen Lynch says he hasn’t made up his mind yet about a run for John Kerry’s U.S. Senate seat if Kerry is confirmed as Secretary of State.

2013/01/25