In a phone interview with PolitickerNH.com, U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-Rochester) sought to temper rumors that she is considering running for the United States Senate.

"If you could see the smile on my face I think you'd probably know," Shea-Porter said when asked about a possible 2010 Senate campaign. "I don't know how that story started, but I will tell you one thing, I have a lot of work to do in the House."

Shea-Porter mentioned that on her first day of being sworn in for a second term in the House she has already filed two bills.

"I've put in two bills yesterday, we've met with constituents today and that's a full enough plate for me right now, so I just laugh when I hear that," she said.

Within the past month reports have surfaced that Shea-Porter is considering challenging current U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg (R-Rye) in 2010. U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes (D-Concord), has already said that he is "seriously considering" running for the Senate.