Catherine Poe Ask me a question. Follow @catpoe WASHINGTON, January 4, 2012 — Want to drive the Republicans around the bend? Just grant retiring Congressman Barney Frank his wish: to be appointed the next Senator from Massachusetts after Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) steps down and is appointed Secretary of State. Frank made his wish as the replacement appointee known to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. Friday on “Morning Joe,” Frank put it this way: ““Coach, put me in.” Congressman Frank, who has served in the House since 1980, decided not to run again and the 113th Congressional Republicans gave a deep sigh of relief. Blunt, no-nonsense Frank...
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