2012 In Review: Political Junkies Anticipate Full Year Ahead

The race is on to replace U.S. Sen. John Kerry, who's expected to be confirmed as secretary of state. Rep. Ed Markey is the first candidate to declare his candidacy in a future special election to replace Kerry, which could also include outgoing Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, as well as a handful of other Democrats.

For more on this potential race as well as the year ahead in politics, WBUR political analyst Dan Payne spoke with Bob Oakes on Morning Edition.