Two leading members of the state’s congressional delegation are anxious for Senator John Kerry to make up his mind on whether he’ll run again for the White House.
Representative James McGovern says his advice to Kerry is “hurry up.”
Congressman Michael Capuano, who is leading the day-to-day transition effort for incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, says the senator needs to clarify his plans soon.
Kerry — who lost to President Bush in 2004 — reiterated Friday that he’ll decide after New Year’s Day. McGovern says delegation members are eager for Kerry’s decision so they can line up behind someone else if he declines to run.
Earlier this month, Senator Edward Kennedy said he wouldn’t wait indefinitely for Kerry’s 2008 decision, stepping up pressure on the junior senator.
– by Katie Krupnik at WCSH channel 6