It's not much of a surprise, but former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney will not run to replace Senator Kennedy.
It's good news because it keeps him alive for the 2012 Republican nomination to replace President Obama. He currently holds a very slim lead in early poles among Republicans.
But, it's also bad news because he would have stood a strong chance of winning the seat (assuming the Democrats hold a special election like they should - a big assumption). He is still seen as a popular figure in Massachusetts and was the second-most trusted politician in the state according to a recent Rassmussen poll.
So, we'll see what happens in Massachusetts but at least we know Romney is still on target for the 2012 election.
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I think he's definitely planning to run in 2012, so I really respect the fact that he isn't going to run for this seat. Save money for the big race, and keep the focus on his PAC. Let someone else, preferably a Republican, take the vacant Senate seat.
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