I look forward to continuing to represent the people I'm currently serving, as well as the new communities that will be a part of this district in the future.

During a labor strike later in the year Keating joined U. Keating's campaign failed but said during his 2010 election campaign: "The thought that I took on the most powerful person in Massachusetts risking my whole career a member of my own party is something that is resonating in this campaign that helps define me as independent. During his 2010 campaign for the United States House he promised to increase federal firearm regulations.

He authored numerous bills signed into law concerning taxation drug crime and sentencing reform. S. He followed the path of former Norfolk DA Bill Delahunt to Congress winning election in 2010 to represent the 10th district.