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In reply to the discussion: Obama considering John Kerry for job of defense secretary [View all]JI7
(89,182 posts)37. Kerry doesn't have much of a military background ?
but i agree about others who would object. people don't get over things and they still hate him for telling the truth about what was happening in Vietnam.
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I belive there would be a temporary governor's appointment if Kerry were to leave immediately
Fearless
Nov 2012
#43
The Senate usually fast tracks their own thru confirmation but this could still get messy.
Gidney N Cloyd
Nov 2012
#32
Only if he appoints Scott Brown as ambassador to Afghanistan, say, first. n/t
Bossy Monkey
Nov 2012
#9
This is not a fact. These are RUMORS. Not confirmed. Even the source hasn't been confirmed!
Tx4obama
Nov 2012
#28
For what is it worth, the same WP just a few day's ago, said Kerry was a no go because Reid
karynnj
Nov 2012
#44
I think Deval Patrick would appoint a caretaker, then run in the special election
BluegrassDem
Nov 2012
#45
Kerry would be great...but the Swift Boaters would come roaring back to stop him.
Ken Burch
Nov 2012
#46