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John Kerry's Nomination Means Barney Frank May Be Back In D.C. Sooner Than Anyone Thought [View all]
http://www.businessinsider.com/frank-may-take-kerry-senate-seat-2012-12
Today, Barack Obama nominated Massachusetts Democratic Senator John Kerry for Secretary of State, and if he's confirmed, that will leave a Massachusetts Senate seat open next year.
At the same time, there just happens to be a Massachusetts Democrat going into retirement next year — former head of the Banking Committee, Barney Frank.
Governor Deval Patrick has got to nominate someone to fill the seat until a special election is held next year, and Frank may be the experienced pick.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/frank-may-take-kerry-senate-seat-2012-12#ixzz2Fmon0VeO
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