Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk Jr. (L) listens as he is introduced by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick as his interim U.S. Senate appointee in Boston, Massachusetts September 24, 2009. Kirk will be the interim Senate appointee filling the seat vacated by the late Senator Edward Kennedy. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk Jr. (L) listens as he is introduced by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick as his interim U.S. Senate appointee in Boston, Massachusetts September 24, 2009. Kirk will be the interim Senate appointee filling the seat vacated by the late Senator Edward Kennedy.

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  1. FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2009, file photo Holiday greenery sits beneath the portrait of President John F. Kennedy during a tour of the 2009 White House Christmas decorations at the White House in Washington. Overall, there appear to be fewer trees and decorations this time than in some over-the-top years past, and the same is true of the Christmas card list. Several hundred thousand have been mailed out, paid for by the Democratic National Committee.
  2. RICHMOND, VA - NOVEMBER 04: Virginia Gov. and Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine answers questions during a press conference at the State Capitol complex November 4, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia. Kaine discussed the results of yesterday's election results during the press conference.
  3. BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Massachusetts Democratic Governor Deval Patrick (C) speaks as U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) (L) and Interim Senator Paul G. Kirk Jr. (D-MA) look on at a press conference on September 24, 2009 at the Statehouse in Boston, Massachusetts. Kirk, the former Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman, will take over Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat that was left vacated from his passing on August 25.

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  1. Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk Jr. (L) listens as he is introduced by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick as his interim U.S. Senate appointee in Boston, Massachusetts September 24, 2009. Kirk will be the interim Senate appointee filling the seat vacated by the late Senator Edward Kennedy.
  2. Senator John Kerry hugs former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk Jr. after Kirk was introduced by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick as his interim U.S. Senate appointee in Boston, Massachusetts September 24, 2009. Kirk will be the interim Senate appointee filling the seat vacated by the late Senator Edward Kennedy.
  3. Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk Jr. speaks after being introduced by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick as his interim U.S. Senate appointee in Boston, Massachusetts September 24, 2009. Kirk will be the interim Senate appointee filling the seat vacated by the late Senator Edward Kennedy.
  4. Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk Jr. (R) is introduced by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick as his interim U.S. Senate appointee in Boston, Massachusetts September 24, 2009. Kirk will be the interim Senate appointee, filling the seat vacated by the late Senator Edward Kennedy. Senator John Kerry (L) is seen shaking Kirk's hand.
  5. Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk Jr. apeaks after being introduced by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (R) as his interim U.S. Senate appointee in Boston, Massachusetts September 24, 2009. Kirk will be the interim Senate appointee, filling the seat vacated by the late Senator Edward Kennedy. Senator John Kerry is seen on the left.
  6. FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2009, file photo Holiday greenery sits beneath the portrait of President John F. Kennedy during a tour of the 2009 White House Christmas decorations at the White House in Washington. Overall, there appear to be fewer trees and decorations this time than in some over-the-top years past, and the same is true of the Christmas card list. Several hundred thousand have been mailed out, paid for by the Democratic National Committee.
  7. President Barack Obama, flanked by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, right, and Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, gestures during a fundraiser for Patrick, Friday, Oct. 23,2009, in Cambridge, Mass.
  8. BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Interim Senator Paul G. Kirk Jr. (D-MA) (L), U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) (R) and Massachusetts Democratic Governor Deval Patrick (C) sit together before a press conference on September 24, 2009 at the Statehouse in Boston, Massachusetts. Kirk, the former Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman, will take over Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat that was left vacated from his passing on August 25.
  9. BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Massachusetts Democratic Governor Deval Patrick (C) speaks as U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) (L) and Interim Senator Paul G. Kirk Jr. (D-MA) look on at a press conference on September 24, 2009 at the Statehouse in Boston, Massachusetts. Kirk, the former Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman, will take over Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat that was left vacated from his passing on August 25.
  10. BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Interim Senator Paul G. Kirk Jr. (D-MA) speaks at a press conference on September 24, 2009 at the Statehouse in Boston, Massachusetts. Kirk, the former Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman, will take over Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat that was left vacated from his passing on August 25.
  11. BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Victoria (L) and Ted Kennedy Jr. listen as Interim Senator Paul G. Kirk Jr. (D-MA) speaks at a press conference on September 24, 2009 at the Statehouse in Boston, Massachusetts. Kirk, the former Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman, will take over Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat that was left vacated from his passing on August 25.
  12. BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Interim Senator Paul G. Kirk Jr. (D-MA) speaks as U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) (L) looks on at a press conference on September 24, 2009 at the Statehouse in Boston, Massachusetts. Kirk, the former Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman, will take over Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat that was left vacated from his passing on August 25.
  13. US President Barack Obama speaks during an event celebrating the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC, on October 14, 2009. Dedicated to improving civic education and educating about the role and importance of the US Senate and named after the late Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, the Institute will be located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts.
  14. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) puts his arm around Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as they speak about their meeting between Congressional leadership and President Barack Obama on Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House in Washington, October 6, 2009.
  15. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Ranking member U.S. Senate Finance Committee member Chuck Grassley (R-IA) listens during a hearing on Capitol Hill October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee continued to vote on amendments to healthcare reform legislation.
  16. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) speaks during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee continued to vote on amendments to healthcare reform legislation.

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