Former Massachusetts Governor and 1988 Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis has ruled out being appointment to fill John Kerry’s Senate seat if and when he is elevated to Secretary of State:

BOSTON (CBS) – Former Gov. Michael Dukakis says he will not be a candidate for appointment as interim senator should Sen. John Kerry resign to accept appointment as secretary of state.

In a brief State House interview, Dukakis told WBZ News: “I’m headed for the West to teach,” alluding to his annual spring-semester teaching duties at UCLA. “That’s a no,” said Dukakis in reference to a possible appointment by Gov. Deval Patrick to fill the seat until a special election can be held. Dukakis also said he had not been contacted by the governor’s office in regard to a possible appointment.

It would have been amusing to see a Senator Dukakis debating tank appropriations on the Senate floor.