Andy Card Out; Scott Brown To Make State House Announcement

Last night, the Massachusetts Republican Party was asked to release the following statement from Andy Card:

“After careful consideration, I have decided not to become a candidate for the U. S. Senate. Over the past few days, the encouragement and support from so many friends for me to run has been overwhelming. I am heartened and grateful. But ultimately, the decision is what I believe to be in the best interest of my family. Now is not the right time for me to enter a political race.

In these critical times, I know that Massachusetts would be well served to have Senator Scott Brown as the Commonwealth’s next United States Senator. He has my full support.”

Meanwhile, Rob Willington emails to say that “today at 2:00 PM Senator Scott Brown will be making an announcement at the front of the State House in Boston.”

If you can make it to the State House today, you are welcome to attend.

Matt Margolis is co-author (with Mark Noonan) of Caucus of Corruption: The Truth About The New Democratic Majority. He also blogs at The Buffalo Bean. Follow Matt on Twitter.