from Ed O’reilly’s email to supporters…
I will not be a Candidate for U.S. Senate
After careful deliberation and honest personal reflection, I have decided NOT to seek election to the United States Senate in the upcoming Massachusetts special election.Since last September’s Democratic Primary Challenge to Senator Kerry, I have returned to my criminal defense law practice. Nearly thirty years ago, I took an oath to represent my clients zealously AND to the best of my ability. While I contemplated my candidacy, it became apparent that I could not uphold my oath as an attorney and also run in a statewide election, at this time.
I want to thank the hundreds of people who have offered their ideas and support over the last several days. Your kindness and thoughtfulness has been heartfelt.
Thank you!
Ed
ed@edoreilly.com
I feel that there is quite a menu of choices befitting our electorate already, unlike last year. That said, I hope O’Reilly remains involved. For instance, if Deval were to move on, Tim Murray to take over, I think he’d make a great lieutenant governor.
I think it’s important to have voices in government that are innovative and that come from outside of the government vacuum.
Maybe Ed O’Reilly can be the anti-Deval choice for progressive this primary season?