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I had exactly the same thought. Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #1
well he does need qualified people in his cabinet liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #2
Seriously, you think the only qualified people are in the Senate? Lionessa Nov 2012 #4
The House, Senate, Governors are not the only qualified people in this country Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #8
And for DoD there's an huge military personnel to choose from. Lionessa Nov 2012 #12
Yes ......... this country is full of people that are qualified Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #28
I share the same confusion Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #3
Exactly my concerns. I'm so glad I'm not the only one going, "huh, didn't he learn last time?" Lionessa Nov 2012 #7
I think he won't choose Kerry for the obvious reasons you have stated. amerikat Nov 2012 #5
I don't know, he f'd it up big time his first go round in 2008/09 Lionessa Nov 2012 #9
I don't think Obama can do that. -..__... Nov 2012 #65
He took Kathleen Sebelius from Kansas, an incredible democratic governor, and it opened the RKP5637 Nov 2012 #6
I know, I know, those governships and the senate seats... I don't get it. Lionessa Nov 2012 #10
That was a hard loss MuseRider Nov 2012 #48
Yep, it was like everyone abandoned the ship. The loss of Dennis Moore was significant too, of RKP5637 Nov 2012 #51
I think it's stupid, too. I figure he owes a favor. It's KERRY who wants the position. Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #11
Well he should be doing what's right for the country, not worrying about paybacks. Lionessa Nov 2012 #13
Frankly, I'm ProSense Nov 2012 #17
It's more about losing Kerry's clout & influence in the Senate. pacalo Nov 2012 #63
Kerry stuck his neck out for Obama pretty early in 2008 democrattotheend Nov 2012 #18
I see. So he does owe him. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #21
What makes him qualified?? Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #32
You have got to be joking. n/t ProSense Nov 2012 #38
No ........... lay it out Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #42
Go do your own research, but ProSense Nov 2012 #46
It is not up to me to make your case Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #47
I made my case: ProSense Nov 2012 #49
I must have missed the part where Hillary ran the DoD Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #52
Kerry has never expressed any interest in DoD ProSense Nov 2012 #53
I really hate people that don't answer questions Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #54
That's really ProSense Nov 2012 #55
I believe you misread Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #58
What ProSense Nov 2012 #59
What I think is stupid is that there are a bunch of folks believing a rumor by an unnamed source :) Tx4obama Nov 2012 #26
Yes, it is a rumor ProSense Nov 2012 #43
First of all, ProSense Nov 2012 #14
Have you forgotten what he did four years ago. How is that, since I know you were here. Lionessa Nov 2012 #20
There were ProSense Nov 2012 #29
It's not about Kerry, it's about taking from the Legislature we just filled up for him. Lionessa Nov 2012 #33
No, the seat would not be empty. ProSense Nov 2012 #37
I don't know Massachusetts, but seems like Lionessa Nov 2012 #40
right on ...... keep telling them .......... better to tell the President now Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #36
ted kennedy's seat from MA went to a repuke... BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #24
Because as an incumbent he just got his ass kicked? ProSense Nov 2012 #31
So it might be the next Scott Brown-a-like. Lionessa Nov 2012 #34
Yeah, among all the ProSense Nov 2012 #44
he also won it once as well. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #41
Exactly. Though I would hope that Kerry's would be safe, though as you point out, not certain. Lionessa Nov 2012 #35
But it is OUR country so we have a say ....... Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #39
You do not have a say in who he ProSense Nov 2012 #45
Perhaps there is reluctance to have majorities for progressive positions. woo me with science Nov 2012 #15
I have similar suspicions and the related fears. Lionessa Nov 2012 #23
I agree about last time, but I don't understand why people are so concerned about holding MA democrattotheend Nov 2012 #16
Exactly, but like I said ProSense Nov 2012 #22
Just to be clear, it isn't a Kerry-specific rant, it's anyone in the Legislature. Lionessa Nov 2012 #30
Okay, if it's only Kerry this time, but there may be more to come and I'm remembering last time. Lionessa Nov 2012 #25
To be fair, we did hold both Senate seats Obama made vacant democrattotheend Nov 2012 #61
It is only a RUMOR. Some unnamed person said something to Washington Post and ... Tx4obama Nov 2012 #19
True enough, but he did last time, and I fear he'll be doing it again. Lionessa Nov 2012 #27
I hope it isn't true. Kerry would be good but we need him in the Senate! Overseas Nov 2012 #57
Rand Paul should be the next SoS!!! hughee99 Nov 2012 #50
Yup.. He could tap Christine Gregoire for AG if Holder steps aside. opiate69 Nov 2012 #56
Probably because you need to win a state wide election (be a Governor or Senator) to be considered.. JVS Nov 2012 #60
tell the White House forest4qt Nov 2012 #62
Kick woo me with science Nov 2012 #64
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