Barney Frank Announces that He Plans Not to Run for Re-election in 2012

NEWTON, MA–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011.  Congressman Barney Frank today announced that he will not run for Congress in the 2012 election.

Frank began his political career in 1967 as the Executive Assistant to Mayor Kevin White of Boston.  In 1971, he served as the Administrative Assistant to Congressman Michael Harrington of Massachusetts.  In 1972, he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives – he held that seat for eight years.  In 1980, he ran successfully…