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Roving Camera


Do you agree with Gov. Patrick’s pick,
Paul Kirk, for interim U.S. Senator?

Though my choice would have been Professor Charles Ogletree, I believe the governor made a great choice. Paul Kirk is, in effect, Ted Kennedy’s formal power of attorney. Outside his immediate family, who else would know his wishes more?

 Christy M. Taylor
Paralegal
Dorchester
I agree with the governor. [Considering] a lot of the things [the late Sen. Edward M.] Kennedy’s done for this state and this community, I feel that’s one way of honoring him and his family’s wishes for the interim position only.

 Evelyn Thorpe
Office Manager
Roxbury
I feel that [Kirk] knows what [Kennedy] wants. He was a dear friend of Ted Kennedy. I wasn’t disturbed by this choice because of the personal relationship.

 Gina Cohen
Consultant
Boston
It seems to be a strong and reasonable pick. He’s got extensive legal experience, headed the DNC and is intimately familiar with Ted Kennedy’s passions.

 Tony Parham
Management Consultant
Boston
If [Patrick] feels that [Kirk] is going to do what Ted would do, then I’m down with it.

 Charles Tucker
Airline employee
Boston
Yes, because of the close ties that Kirk has with the Kennedys.
 Donald Tavares
Counselor
Boston