Politics & Government

Poll: Barney Frank to Announce He is Not Running in 2012

Frank will announce in a press conference Monday that will not seek re-election.

CNN is reporting this morning that U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-4th) will not seek re-election in 2012. 

The 16-term Newton Democrat that he was planning to run in 2012. However, reports today say he will hold a press conference this afternoon at Newton City Hall to announce he will not run.

The Fourth District , giving more Worcester and Norfolk county towns to Frank, including Medfield. 

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Frank . 

More recently, to speak to a crowd of residents who gathered to voice concerns about the closing of several Newton Post Offices.

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So Medfield, we want to know ...

Today's question: What's your reaction to the news that Barney Frank will not be running for re-election and as a result, will not be representing Medfield in Congress in 2012?


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