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Governor Names Kennedy Friend, Paul Kirk, as Senator

The last wish of the late Senator Edward Kennedy was that Massachusetts appoint a replacement as soon as he died. The state legislature changed the law accordingly, and today Democratic Governor Deval Patrick appointed Paul Kirk , a long time Kennedy friend and former chair of the Democratic National Committee.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The last wish of the late Senator Edward Kennedy was that Massachusetts appoint a replacement as soon as he died. The state legislature changed the law accordingly, and today Democratic Governor Deval Patrick appointed Paul Kirk, a long time Kennedy friend and former chair of the Democratic National Committee. Massachusetts' primary election will be held in December, the general in January. Josh Kraushaar reports for Politico.com.

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