Word: vellucci
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...Vellucci, the father of six and the grandfather of one, also said in the release that "one must keep things in perspective and know when to leave public office...
According to Karen L. Uminski, a legislative aide, Vellucci and his wife have been thinking about the decision for six months. She did add, however, that Vellucci had also entertained the idea of running for a state Senate position...
...Vellucci aides and friends deny that his decision leave public office was spurred by Toomey's entrance into the race. But local political observers say the real reason Vellucci bowed out is because he "saw the writing on the wall...
...pretty clear that he [Vellucci] wasn't up for the fight," said Robert Winters, a Cambridge resident and political observer. "And I don't know how much of a fight it would have been...
Winters added that he thought Vellucci "saw there was no future" for his political career once Toomey announced his candidacy...