 Following Anthony Weiner 's sexting scandal , Tsongas was the only Representative from Massachusetts to call for his resignation , saying that " it would be appropriate for [ him ] to step down . " In the 2012 Massachusetts Senate election , Tsongas was the first major Democratic politician to endorse the winner , Elizabeth Warren , whom she called " a fighter for middle class families " . Following President Barack Obama 's designation of John Kerry as United States Secretary of State , there was much speculation that she would run for his seat , which her husband had previously held . Though Tsongas briefly considered a run , she responded she would best be able to serve the people of Massachusetts by continuing to serve in the House , and instead endorsed fellow Representative Ed Markey . 
