Senate Election Revs Up, Warren Declares Candidacy

07:30

May 10, 2011

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Another Democrat says he's ready to challenge Sen. Scott Brown in 2012: Newton Mayor Setti Warren. Warren joins three other candidates who have declared that they're seeking the Democratic nomination: City Year co-founder Alan Khazei, former Lt. Gov.-nominee Bob Massie and Salem immigration lawyer Marisa De-Franco.

Newton Mayor Setti Warren announces his candidacy for senate at a breakfast with supporters, Tuesday. (AP)

It's too soon to know how the Democratic primary will shake out. But conventional wisdom holds the nominee will face a tough race against Brown. But is that really true? Glen Johnson has been doing some math to try and figure that out.

Guest:

Glen Johnson, political editor, Boston.com

More:

Boston.com: Breaking down the Brown race - by the numbers

This program aired on May 10, 2011.

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