Obama has decided to nominate Sen. John Kerry to be secretary of state , Democrat says . The strategist told CNN that both Rep. Ed Markey and Rep. Michael Capuano have already separately met with Patrick to ask for the appointment if Kerry 's seat does open up . A formal announcement could come as early as next week . U.N . Ambassador Susan Rice withdrew her name from consideration Thursday .
Obama has decided to nominate Sen. John Kerry to be secretary of state , Democrat says . A formal announcement could come as early as next week . U.N . Ambassador Susan Rice withdrew her name from consideration Thursday .