Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:22 AM
onehandle (35,488 posts)
Kerry Is Pick for Secretary of State, Official SaysLast edited Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:22 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
Source: New York Times
WASHINGTON — President Obama plans to nominate Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts as secretary of state, a senior administration official said, succeeding Hillary Rodham Clinton and putting in place the first member of his second-term national security team. The appointment of Mr. Kerry, a Massachusetts Democrat and his party’s former presidential nominee in 2004, has been widely expected since last week, when Susan E. Rice, the ambassador to the United Nations, asked Mr. Obama to withdraw her candidacy for the post. Ms. Rice had come under weeks of attack from Republicans in Congress over her role in the aftermath of the deadly attack on the United States mission in Benghazi, Libya. Mr. Kerry, as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, oversaw a hearing on Benghazi on Thursday, at which the State Department came under renewed criticism for its failure to respond to requests for additional security in Libya. The decision by Mr. Obama, expected to be announced early Friday afternoon, comes at a time when Mrs. Clinton has been recovering from a concussion suffered earlier this month. Mrs. Clinton, who has long said she would leave the post after Mr. Obama’s first term, is not expected to attend the announcement. Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/22/us/politics/kerry-is-pick-for-secretary-of-state-official-says.html
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onehandle | Dec 2012 | OP |
| Eric J in MN | Dec 2012 | #1 | |
| FailureToCommunicate | Dec 2012 | #6 | |
| AndyTiedye | Dec 2012 | #19 | |
| Fearless | Dec 2012 | #44 | |
| karynnj | Dec 2012 | #46 | |
| Fearless | Dec 2012 | #47 | |
| karynnj | Dec 2012 | #76 | |
| Fearless | Dec 2012 | #77 | |
| karynnj | Dec 2012 | #45 | |
| YOHABLO | Dec 2012 | #64 | |
| GoCubsGo | Dec 2012 | #65 | |
| leftlibdem420 | Dec 2012 | #78 | |
| Cha | Dec 2012 | #82 | |
| FailureToCommunicate | Dec 2012 | #87 | |
| Cha | Dec 2012 | #94 | |
| davidwparker | Dec 2012 | #37 | |
| _Liann_ | Dec 2012 | #103 | |
| truebrit71 | Dec 2012 | #2 | |
| pscot | Dec 2012 | #28 | |
| duhneece | Dec 2012 | #3 | |
| karynnj | Dec 2012 | #48 | |
| blm | Dec 2012 | #54 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #67 | |
| BlueCaliDem | Dec 2012 | #81 | |
| blm | Dec 2012 | #101 | |
| BlueCaliDem | Dec 2012 | #107 | |
| Stuckinthebush | Dec 2012 | #4 | |
| JustABozoOnThisBus | Dec 2012 | #15 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #68 | |
| Stuckinthebush | Dec 2012 | #74 | |
| Beacool | Dec 2012 | #32 | |
| Stuckinthebush | Dec 2012 | #73 | |
| Beacool | Dec 2012 | #75 | |
| blueclown | Dec 2012 | #5 | |
| ButterflyBlood | Dec 2012 | #11 | |
| Mass | Dec 2012 | #13 | |
| razorman | Dec 2012 | #20 | |
| alfredo | Dec 2012 | #40 | |
| politicasista | Dec 2012 | #41 | |
| ladjf | Dec 2012 | #104 | |
| blkirish03 | Dec 2012 | #7 | |
| blueclown | Dec 2012 | #10 | |
| demwing | Dec 2012 | #53 | |
| blueclown | Dec 2012 | #56 | |
| demwing | Dec 2012 | #59 | |
| Wiltal | Dec 2012 | #52 | |
| Democat | Dec 2012 | #8 | |
| Eric J in MN | Dec 2012 | #29 | |
| blm | Dec 2012 | #57 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #69 | |
| Eric J in MN | Dec 2012 | #96 | |
| blm | Dec 2012 | #100 | |
| karynnj | Dec 2012 | #102 | |
| Freddie Stubbs | Dec 2012 | #9 | |
| Mass | Dec 2012 | #12 | |
| MBS | Dec 2012 | #18 | |
| YvonneCa | Dec 2012 | #22 | |
| politicasista | Dec 2012 | #27 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #70 | |
| Kahuna | Dec 2012 | #85 | |
| Glaisne | Dec 2012 | #14 | |
| ButterflyBlood | Dec 2012 | #21 | |
| Fearless | Dec 2012 | #51 | |
| Mass | Dec 2012 | #24 | |
| NYC Liberal | Dec 2012 | #43 | |
| socialist_n_TN | Dec 2012 | #60 | |
| NYC Liberal | Dec 2012 | #61 | |
| valerief | Dec 2012 | #16 | |
| ButterflyBlood | Dec 2012 | #23 | |
| valerief | Dec 2012 | #26 | |
| plethoro | Dec 2012 | #17 | |
| demwing | Dec 2012 | #55 | |
| politicasista | Dec 2012 | #25 | |
| harmonicon | Dec 2012 | #30 | |
| MBS | Dec 2012 | #33 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #71 | |
| Beacool | Dec 2012 | #31 | |
| allrevvedup | Dec 2012 | #34 | |
| politicasista | Dec 2012 | #35 | |
| allrevvedup | Dec 2012 | #49 | |
| politicasista | Dec 2012 | #50 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #72 | |
| JSwaggert | Dec 2012 | #36 | |
| sammy27932003 | Dec 2012 | #108 | |
| NYC Liberal | Dec 2012 | #38 | |
| alfredo | Dec 2012 | #39 | |
| NYC Liberal | Dec 2012 | #42 | |
| alfredo | Dec 2012 | #58 | |
| NYC Liberal | Dec 2012 | #62 | |
| alfredo | Dec 2012 | #63 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #66 | |
| YvonneCa | Dec 2012 | #79 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #80 | |
| Kahuna | Dec 2012 | #84 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #89 | |
| Cha | Dec 2012 | #83 | |
| MBS | Dec 2012 | #86 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #91 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #90 | |
| Joey Liberal | Dec 2012 | #88 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #92 | |
| ladjf | Dec 2012 | #105 | |
| pink-o | Dec 2012 | #93 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #95 | |
| ciking724 | Dec 2012 | #97 | |
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| DonCoquixote | Dec 2012 | #99 | |
| wisteria | Dec 2012 | #106 |
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:41 AM
1. Exactly what John McCain wanted when he bashed Susan Rice.
Response to Eric J in MN (Reply #1)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:56 AM
FailureToCommunicate (4,399 posts)
6. Don't worry...we'll work hard (again) to make sure that doesn't happen
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Scott Brown is damaged goods. Many more in Mass. know his true colors. For example Brown only came out in favor of (some) gun control after Sandy Hook. And his whole "moderate" persona, vapid.
There are some interesting Dems who might run... Plus, I'm guessing the Koch Bros won't be quite as eager to waste their $$ on that loser next time around  |
Response to FailureToCommunicate (Reply #6)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 12:12 PM
AndyTiedye (22,977 posts)
19. The Rapeuglicans Will Spend Millions to Take This Seat
Response to AndyTiedye (Reply #19)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 03:55 PM
Fearless (12,396 posts)
44. They will spend millions in vain. We will win. Don't you worry.
Response to Fearless (Reply #44)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 03:59 PM
karynnj (46,676 posts)
46. Not sure how many did - as Kerry had a strong staff himself
Response to karynnj (Reply #46)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:07 PM
Fearless (12,396 posts)
47. It was between 1/3 and 2/3rds
Response to Fearless (Reply #47)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:41 PM
karynnj (46,676 posts)
76. Thanks, I was just surprised that Kerry would have that many open slots
Response to karynnj (Reply #76)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:59 PM
Fearless (12,396 posts)
77. It's not that he did necessarily
Response to AndyTiedye (Reply #19)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 03:56 PM
karynnj (46,676 posts)
45. He has to run again in 2014, if he wins
Response to AndyTiedye (Reply #19)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 07:30 PM
64. I've heard Joe Kennedy come to surface .. what do you guys think?
Response to AndyTiedye (Reply #19)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:27 PM
leftlibdem420 (256 posts)
78. The key word is "rape"...
Response to FailureToCommunicate (Reply #6)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 05:13 AM
Cha (124,650 posts)
82. That graphic is perfect.. thanks FailureToCommunicate n/m
Response to Cha (Reply #82)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 09:24 AM
FailureToCommunicate (4,399 posts)
87. Thanks. Obama's tribute to Senator Inouye was sure powerful
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didn't you think?
Aloha 
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Response to FailureToCommunicate (Reply #87)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:39 PM
Cha (124,650 posts)
94. It was magnificent!
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Aloha to you, too, FTC.
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Response to Eric J in MN (Reply #1)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 03:05 PM
37. I knew this news was about to drop when I read on HuffPo Ben Affleck was thinking about running for
Response to Eric J in MN (Reply #1)
Wed Dec 26, 2012, 04:12 PM
103. Obama should not appoint anybody until their replacement is ready to go.
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:42 AM
truebrit71 (16,912 posts)
2. Dammit...
Response to truebrit71 (Reply #2)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 01:36 PM
pscot (13,931 posts)
28. Do you really have to ask?
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:44 AM
duhneece (1,701 posts)
3. I have such a mixed response
Response to duhneece (Reply #3)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:09 PM
karynnj (46,676 posts)
48. Obama had not necessarily made his choice - that is what he said when he was defending Rice
Response to duhneece (Reply #3)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:50 PM
54. Baloney - Rice was never Obama's first choice. Kerry was his choice in 2008 and still today.
Response to blm (Reply #54)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 09:13 PM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
67. OH, you are spot on! n/t
Response to blm (Reply #54)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 02:23 AM
BlueCaliDem (5,284 posts)
81. Exactly. I understood why President Obama chose Hillary Clinton over John Kerry,
Response to BlueCaliDem (Reply #81)
Wed Dec 26, 2012, 02:31 PM
101. EXACTLY - the handwringing at this point is amateur-hour, imo.
Response to blm (Reply #101)
Thu Dec 27, 2012, 10:17 AM
BlueCaliDem (5,284 posts)
107. I agree 100%. And yet there's a lot of it going on
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:48 AM
Stuckinthebush (8,253 posts)
4. Why?
Response to Stuckinthebush (Reply #4)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:40 AM
JustABozoOnThisBus (9,918 posts)
15. This is probably his "retirement" preparation job
Response to JustABozoOnThisBus (Reply #15)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 09:17 PM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
68. Did you ever consider that John Kerry want to serve his county in a new way?
Response to wisteria (Reply #68)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 09:36 PM
Stuckinthebush (8,253 posts)
74. I considered that
Response to Stuckinthebush (Reply #4)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 02:01 PM
32. Why? Because Kerry wanted the job so bad that he could taste it.
Response to Beacool (Reply #32)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 09:35 PM
Stuckinthebush (8,253 posts)
73. Again...why?
Response to Stuckinthebush (Reply #73)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:24 PM
75. Ambition? Power?
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Politicians are a different breed of people. Most folks who had such a long career, and as much money as he has, would probably want to chill out and enjoy the rest of their lives. Politicians are the exception. Senators usually drop dead, rather than retire.
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Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 10:55 AM
blueclown (1,863 posts)
5. There goes that Senate seat.
Response to blueclown (Reply #5)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:26 AM
ButterflyBlood (12,287 posts)
11. What are the odds someone as awful as Coakley will get nominated again?
Response to ButterflyBlood (Reply #11)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:28 AM
13. And that the Democratic Party stays asleep at the bar.
Response to razorman (Reply #20)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 03:30 PM
alfredo (46,575 posts)
40. Kerry might have been looking to retire someday soon.
Response to blueclown (Reply #5)
Wed Dec 26, 2012, 05:17 PM
104. We could have found another good candidate for the SOS job and appointed him or her.
Response to blkirish03 (Reply #7)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:07 AM
blueclown (1,863 posts)
10. Was he playing checkers when Jan Brewer became governor?
Response to blueclown (Reply #10)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:48 PM
demwing (10,979 posts)
53. Can you name someone better qualified for the SOS job?
Response to demwing (Reply #53)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:51 PM
blueclown (1,863 posts)
56. I'm sure he is one of the better persons for the job.
Response to blueclown (Reply #56)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 05:35 PM
demwing (10,979 posts)
59. If the Senate majority hung on Kerry's seat I'd agree
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:04 AM
8. I understand the concern, but this is bigger than a single Senate seat
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Response to Democat (Reply #8)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 01:47 PM
29. There are also men and women who have worked at the State Dept for decades
Response to Eric J in MN (Reply #29)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:54 PM
57. I'm surprised so many Dems are still so unaware of all the heavy lifting Kerry did for State Dept
Response to blm (Reply #57)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 09:19 PM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
69. Obviously, their concerns are focused closer to home and are shortsighted. n/t
Response to blm (Reply #57)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 05:41 PM
96. John Kerry got to be a US Senator and a presidential candidate
Response to Eric J in MN (Reply #96)
Wed Dec 26, 2012, 02:28 PM
100. Why on earth would 'reward' be the requirement for the JOB of SoS, Eric?
Response to Eric J in MN (Reply #96)
Wed Dec 26, 2012, 03:12 PM
karynnj (46,676 posts)
102. None of those things were "given" to him
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:04 AM
9. He will be easily (perhaps unanimously) confirmed
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:27 AM
12. Good choice. As a MA resident, I would hope everybody stop the handwringing now. we dont need it.
Response to Mass (Reply #12)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 12:19 PM
22. Yes. We NEED his expertise...
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...in this job. He will be excellent.
Congratulations, Mr. Secretary!  |
Response to YvonneCa (Reply #22)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 01:36 PM
27. ...
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Response to Mass (Reply #12)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 06:37 AM
Kahuna (26,403 posts)
85. +1. MA should be very proud of Sen Kerry. I know, I am.
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Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:31 AM
14. Oh great
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Scott Brown will be back in the Senate again. Just great.
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Response to Glaisne (Reply #14)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 12:18 PM
ButterflyBlood (12,287 posts)
21. If the Democrats nominate a disaster like Coakley again
Response to ButterflyBlood (Reply #21)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:44 PM
Fearless (12,396 posts)
51. We won't.
Response to Glaisne (Reply #14)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 12:23 PM
24. Probably true, if we say we lost before we even started.
Response to Glaisne (Reply #14)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 03:41 PM
NYC Liberal (15,600 posts)
43. Brown led Warren by 17 points in March 2012.
Response to NYC Liberal (Reply #43)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 07:04 PM
60. Well, he DID win the seat before..........
Response to socialist_n_TN (Reply #60)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 07:20 PM
NYC Liberal (15,600 posts)
61. True, but then he lost after people had a chance to see him
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:44 AM
valerief (35,681 posts)
16. Susan Rice for U.S. Senator from Massachusetts! nt
Response to valerief (Reply #16)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 12:19 PM
ButterflyBlood (12,287 posts)
23. She lives in DC, so that's not happening
Response to ButterflyBlood (Reply #23)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 01:35 PM
valerief (35,681 posts)
26. A little thing like residence never stopped Mittfalca!
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Response to plethoro (Reply #17)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:50 PM
demwing (10,979 posts)
55. well thanks for clearly stating your reasons
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Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 01:53 PM
30. Wow.... I'm dumbfounded by the negative responses here.
Response to harmonicon (Reply #30)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 09:27 PM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
71. Absolutely true. n/t
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 01:56 PM
31. Bold choice.........
As to why, it's very simple. Obama owes him since 2004. |
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 02:51 PM
34. Perfect pick.
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Things are looking up.
p.s. MA residents we got your back! |
Response to allrevvedup (Reply #34)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 02:55 PM
35. Hope they aren't too mad
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Response to politicasista (Reply #35)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:21 PM
49. "To whom much is given, much is expected."
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Mass has given some world-class pols so now we have high expectations!
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Response to allrevvedup (Reply #49)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 04:40 PM
50. True
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Thanks for not attacking me.
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Response to politicasista (Reply #35)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 09:29 PM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
72. Yes, he has served Mass and our country well.
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 03:07 PM
NYC Liberal (15,600 posts)
38. Kerry will make an EXCELLENT SoS. Yes there is the Senate seat and not that it should be ignored,
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Response to NYC Liberal (Reply #38)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 03:28 PM
alfredo (46,575 posts)
39. Now to see which Rep will try to filibuster.
Response to alfredo (Reply #39)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 03:39 PM
NYC Liberal (15,600 posts)
42. Well, they didn't filibuster Hillary and they hate her more than anyone (except maybe Obama now)
Response to NYC Liberal (Reply #42)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 05:32 PM
alfredo (46,575 posts)
58. I don't trust them one bit.
Response to alfredo (Reply #58)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 07:21 PM
NYC Liberal (15,600 posts)
62. Neither do I.
Response to NYC Liberal (Reply #62)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 07:29 PM
alfredo (46,575 posts)
63. I'm hoping 2014 will show them that redrawn congressional lines aren't
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 09:05 PM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
66. Yeah!!!!!!! And, lets get this straight right now, Kerry was always the first choice.
Response to wisteria (Reply #66)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:52 PM
79. Yeah wisteria! You...
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..GO girl!
"Just stand back and watch him excel ..." Exactly. |
Response to wisteria (Reply #66)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 06:34 AM
Kahuna (26,403 posts)
84. I believe that too. If not for Hillary, Kerry would have been appointed in 2008.
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Not to mention, who does PBO owe more than Kerry? Kerry put Obama on the national stage in 2004 and supported him in 2008. Go Big John! I know you will do a kick ass job as SoS.
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Response to onehandle (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 05:31 AM
Cha (124,650 posts)
83. Good! I have no doubt that he is PBO's first choice because
Response to MBS (Reply #86)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:47 AM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
91. Absoulutely on both comments! n/t
Response to Joey Liberal (Reply #88)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:48 AM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
92. Then you do not understand foreign policy. n/t
Response to wisteria (Reply #92)
Wed Dec 26, 2012, 05:19 PM
105. Or, you might not understand domestic policy. nt
Response to onehandle (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 12:26 PM
pink-o (3,682 posts)
93. Let us not forget: Susan Rice herself put the kibosh on her nom...
Response to pink-o (Reply #93)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:53 PM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
95. the administration was moving toward Kerry even before Rice pulled out.
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Response to DonCoquixote (Reply #99)
Wed Dec 26, 2012, 05:40 PM
wisteria (18,355 posts)
106. You had me agreeing with you until you mentioned Huffington.
