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She has been rumored as a candidate for Governor or Senator, but denies interest (such denials often mean nothing).

http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2013/01/...

The Boston Globe named her "Bostonian Of The Year" in 2011.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011...

Like most things, it seems complicated. She's done a lot of good for society, but it looks like she really screwed up in this particular case.