It will be like repeating the cycle all over again.
I live on the other side of the country, but if Ever ready Teddy retires, don't you think he'd try to get one of his nieces or nephews elected in his place to keep the Kennedy stronghold on that seat in the Senate?
Don't forget that former Congressman Joe Kennedy has been considered likely to replace his uncle for years.
Barney Frank is interested in the Senate as are a few others. I do not believe that Meehan could win against Reps. Frank or Lynch. Markey has been around the longest but he is really a lightweight.