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Oct 30, 2008 2:05 pm US/Pacific

Kerry On Short List For Obama Cabinet Post

BOSTON (CBS) ― CBS station WBZ-TV in Boston has learned that Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) is under serious consideration for a major Cabinet post if Barack Obama is elected president next Tuesday.

A top Obama aide has confirmed that Kerry is on the short list for a key post, most likely secretary of state, with ambassador to the United Nations also a possibility.

There was no immediate response Thursday night from aides to Kerry.

For months, Kerry has denied interest in anything other than re-election Nov. 4 to the Senate seat he has held since 1985. He is opposed by Republican Jeff Bailey.

Our source also said another local politician is absent from the discussions by a working group set up to prepare for a possible transition – Gov. Deval Patrick.

And among the names being discussed for Treasury secretary – former Harvard president Larry Summers, who had the job under President Bill Clinton.

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