Mass. Gov’s Office Releases Statement: ‘No Final Decision Has Been Made’

Sen. Paul Kirk (D-MA)
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Responding to press questions about a Fox News report that Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has chosen an interim senator to fill Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat, the governor’s office has released a statement:

Contrary to media reports, no final decision has been made relative to the interim appointment.

Fox reported that sources said Patrick was ready to name former DNC chairman Paul Kirk to the vacant seat.

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