Kerry announces he will not run for president in 2008; Senator to seek re-election, work to end Iraq War.Byline: David Weber David Mark Weber is an American science fiction and fantasy author. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1952. In his stories, he creates a consistent and rationally explained technology and society. WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. John F. Kerry, who fell 118,601 Ohio votes short of the White House in 2004, said yesterday he will not run for president in 2008. "We came close ... certainly close enough to be tempted to try again," the Massachusetts senator said, recalling his defeat. "There are powerful reasons to want to continue that fight now. But I have concluded this isn't the time for me to mount a presidential campaign." Kerry's decision to forgo another presidential candidacy and remain in the Senate ended the suspense SUSPENSE. When a rent, profit a prendre, and the like, are, in consequence of the unity of possession of the rent, &c., of the land out of which they issue, not in esse for a time, they are said to be in suspense, tunc dormiunt, but they may be revived or awakened. Co, Litt. 313 a. for Massachusetts politicians who were considering a run to succeed him and those who were waiting to hear from him before endorsing another candidate. "I'm glad he's made his decision so he can move forward with his life, and others can move forward with theirs," said Rep. Michael E. Capuano, D-Somerville. The former Somerville mayor and law school classmate of Kerry said he would have given serious consideration to a Senate run had Kerry decided to vacate To annul, set aside, or render void; to surrender possession or occupancy. The term vacate has two common usages in the law. With respect to real property, to vacate the premises means to give up possession of the property and leave the area totally devoid of contents. the seat. "It's like anything in life. You say to yourself, `If I can do this, I will,'" said Capuano, who added that Massachusetts will be wellserved by continuing to have two veterans with national reputations. Another possible Senate aspirant was Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Malden. He did not comment on his own future plans, preferring to focus on Kerry. "John Kerry's run for the White House in 2004 enhanced his stature in the Senate and in the nation. There can be no doubt today that the state of our union would be vastly improved if Senator John Kerry  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. had been elected President Kerry two years ago," Markey said.
He said Kerry's decision to stay in the Senate was a disappointment
to the "legion of supporters" who wanted to him to try again
for the White House, "but preserves one of the most influential
voices in the U.S. Senate."
Gov. Deval L. Patrick has ties to Sens. Barack H. Obama, D-Ill., and Hillary Rodham Rodham is an English surname which may refer to a number of persons or places. People Family of Hillary Rodham Clinton
"Had he decided to run, I would have been with him," Patrick said. "I was with him last time early. I think very highly of Senator Kerry as a man and as a public servant. I respect him." Patrick declined to say who he will endorse now. "Eventually, but not yet. I've got work to do," he said, referring to his duties as governor. Rep. Martin T. Meehan, D-Lowell, praised Kerry for making a tough decision. "I think it's a personal decision that Sen. Kerry had to make. It's a challenge, having run for president, to come back four years later with all the pressures on his family." Meehan said he was not disappointed that Kerry's decision will preclude him from running for Senate himself. "No, I'm not, because I think John Kerry's been an effective national senator for Massachusetts. Massachusetts, particularly with Sen. Kennedy, has a rich tradition of senators with a national reputation," he said. Kennedy hailed his Senate colleague, saying, "I congratulate him for his courage and determination to want to make a very important difference on the overriding and overarching o·ver·arch·ing adj. 1. Forming an arch overhead or above: overarching branches. 2. Extending over or throughout: "I am not sure whether the missing ingredient . . . issue of our time, and that is how we can remedy this catastrophic mistake of Iraq and bring our troops home safely." Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, noted that Democrats have not re-nominated a losing presidential candidate since Adlai E. Stevenson This article is about Grover Cleveland's Vice-President. For the 1952 and 1956 Democratic Presidential candidate, see Adlai Stevenson II. For the U.S. Senator from Illinois during the 1970s, see Adlai Stevenson III. II ran in 1952 and 1956. "The real irony is he (Kerry) came so close to winning the last time. His assessment of the situation will be good for Massachusetts," Neal said, adding that it frees politicians to commit to supporting other presidential hopefuls. Rep. John F. Tierney
John F. Tierney (born September 18 1951), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing , D-Salem, said, "While I imagine this was tough decision for Senator Kerry, I fully respect his decision and look forward to working with him in Congress for the benefit of Massachusetts residents. I join many others in being grateful for the personal sacrifices he and Teresa made during the presidential campaign." Kerry's decision leaves a field of nine Democrats running or signaling their intention to do so. The Republican field is similarly crowded, with Bush constitutionally barred from seeking a third term in office. Officials said Kerry would seek a new six-year term in the Senate in 2008. The fourth-term lawmaker and decorated dec·o·rate tr.v. dec·o·rat·ed, dec·o·rat·ing, dec·o·rates 1. To furnish, provide, or adorn with something ornamental; embellish. 2. Vietnam War Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. veteran said he would devote his time and energy to ending the conflict in Iraq. ART: PHOTOS PHOTOS: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. CUTLINE: (1) Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass. takes part yesterday in the debate over an Iraq War Iraq War: see under Persian Gulf Wars. Iraq War or Second Persian Gulf War Brief conflict in 2003 between Iraq and a combined force of troops largely from the U.S. and Great Britain; and a subsequent U.S. resolution. (2) Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., right, takes part in a Senate Foreign Relations Foreign relations may refer to:
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