Scott Brown Will Not Seek John Kerry's Empty Senate Seat

Contrary to all the prior reports that former Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) will seek to return to the Senate via running for Secretary of State John Kerry's vacant seat, Brown has opted to stay out of the upcoming special election.

Hours after The Boston Herald reported he was 'leaning strongly' towards a Senate bid, Brown reportedly texted the newspaper that 'U are the first to know' that he will not run.

The Washington Post also reported a similar scoop, citing Republican sources close to Brown.

[h/t Boston Herald]