The late senator’s wife Vicki Kennedy had been working closely with him on Senate matters the last few years. She would be the natural choice, as is often the case, for a temporary appointment.

It is not clear if the Massachusetts legislature will give the governor the power to appoint someone.

When it comes to the election there are many candidates waiting in the wings but they are not well known outside the state. I won't be able to pick someone to root for until the campaign begins and we see who stands for what.

Massachusetts has been for a generation or more the most liberal state in national politics, despite some local conservatives. One can expect a liberal Democrat to be the eventual Senator.

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