Local State Senator Tarr Considering Run for U.S. Senate
Money will play a key role in the U.S. Senate race, which is right around the corner.
Republicans continue to come forward exploring the possibility of running for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the appointment of John Kerry to Secretary of State, but so far only one has officially announced a run. With just 21 days until nomination papers have to be filed, two more Republicans announced on Tuesday that they were exploring their options – State Rep. Dan Winslow (R-Norfolk) and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). Also in the mix: Former Nantucket selectman and county commissioner Douglas Bennett says he’s making a bid for the seat. And according to the Boston Globe, former Navy Seal Gabriel Gomez, of Cohasset is considering a run. Tarr is a familiar face on the North Shore. He represents the First Essex …
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Carol A Mazzetta
1:22 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I was thrilled to read that Sen. Tarr is considering running, if we can't have Scott Brown Sen. Tarr is a perfect candidate. No one works harder for the people he represents than Sen. Tarr. I'm sure the Democrates will try to dig up all the dirt they can to discredit him but he's got my vote if he chooses to run. more ›