Jim Dandeneau is proving to be the ultimate source! According to Jim, Kim Smith has decided to throw her hat into the ring in New Bedford this morning. The former PC standout (and Olympian) automatically becomes the favorite amongst the woman, and has some of the faster local men nervously looking over their shoulders.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram today as we’ll be getting live updates out as often as we can. We’ll be using Instagram for instant race video. Hopefully the cell service down there is up to task.

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