Murray, Grossman consider run for gov

BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP) - With all the excitement of this November’s election coming up, some politicians are already considering possibilities for the next election cycle.  Lt. Gov. Tim Murray told 22 News that it’s no surprise that he’s considering a run for Massachusetts governor.  Governor Deval Patrick has repeatedly said he plans to re-enter private industry when his second term ends.  So the seat is up for grabs in 2014.

“Right now I’m focused on doing our job on a day to day basis and the election that’s coming up and sometime after November and the months that follow that, we’ll make some decisions about the 2014 election cycle,” said Murray.

State Treasurer Steve Grossman previously ran for governor in 2002 and a 2014 bid has not been ruled out.

“Yeah, I’ve said before and I’ll say it again, I’m going to seriously consider it.  I won’t do it until early next year.  Right now I just want to do my job as state Treasurer,” said Grossman.

Lately, the state Treasurer has been promoting his office’s successes, releasing a “Treasury Scorecard” with details on how he’s managed a profitable state lottery and returned millions in unclaimed property to Massachusetts residents.

Among Republican circles it’s widely speculated that Charlie Baker, the former 2010 Republican candidate for Governor, is considering another run. Baker would not confirm or deny this, he told 22 News he’s focused on supporting the Republican Party this fall. 

As for other possible candidates, it’s unlikely that former state Treasurer Tim Cahill will launch another gubernatorial campaign.  He’s due in court Thursday for his alleged role in using taxpayer dollars to help his 2010 campaign for governor.