Politics & Government
VIDEO: Markey Will "Seriously Consider" Run for Senate
With news that Sen. John Kerry may be tapped as the Obama White House's nominee for Secretary of State, Markey said he will "seriously consider" making a run for the if the vacancy is announced.
Congressman Ed Markey told reporters he was "seriously considering" a run for Senate, should Sen. John Kerry be tapped as President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of state.
Markey made the remarks to reporters at Malden City Hall, following a press conference regarding the city's proposed minor league baseball park.
"I hope that John Kerry does become secretary of state; he will be a great secretary of state," Markey said. "When that announcement is made I will seriously consider looking at ... (the seat).
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"I am going to give it serious consideration," Markey said.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, also present, told reporters she would not seek the potentially vacant Senate seat.
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