NORTH ADAMS, MA - "I'm not looking for any jobs. I'm looking for this job right now -- being a senator. We cross bridges when they come, but that's not on our agenda."

That's U.S. Senator John Kerry's answer to persistent rumors that he's open to joining an Obama cabinet, possibly as Secretary of State. For that to happen, first Obama needs to win in November; something Kerry said is the right decision for the country.

"I think Barack Obama's judgement has been better than John McCain's. If you look at Iraq, Barack Obama was right. Afghanistan, Barack Obama was right. John McCain's been wrong," said Kerry.

U.S. Senator John Kerry made a stop in North Adams on Tuesday. Our Ryan Burgess caught up with Senator Kerry for a one-on-one interview that covered everything from the race for the White House, to gay marriage in Massachusetts, to his own political future.

Presidential politics isn't the only issue on the senator's mind, especially after the Bay State recently passed legislation that allows out-of-state gay couples to marry in Massachusetts.

"I think it's the right thing for Massachusetts to have done to make its law apply to anybody who wants to be here, but in terms of right of recognition, every state has its own choice, and that's the way it works," said Kerry.

Kerry came to North Adams on Monday to talk about more than just presidential politics and gay marriage. This is part of his "Kerry in Your Corner" tour where he talks to local businesses throughout the Commonwealth.

"I wanted to be able to tour the street first-hand and see what's working, what isn't, and listen to people and be able to make sure in Washington we really respond to help the heart of America, all across America, for average people to be able to do better," said Kerry.

Kerry himself is up for re-election this fall -- no doubt playing a role in this statewide tour. And although the junior senator said he's focused on his own campaign, only time will tell if his sight is also set on something other than his own seat in the Senate.