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In reply to the discussion: Dukakis seen as possible Senate replacement if Kerry tapped for State [View all]karynnj
(59,501 posts)16. Maybe not - that person would possibly be forever seen as Patrick's choice,
not the voters' choice. There are several Democrats who are reported to have been interested. Selecting one over the others may seem almost undemocratic. I think being an incumbent helps, but is that true of an incumbent with only a few months there. Not to mention, consider the distraction getting set up in DC to actually do the job - even if just moving from the House to the Senate - would have on the ability of the person to campaign.
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Dukakis seen as possible Senate replacement if Kerry tapped for State [View all]
Freddie Stubbs
Dec 2012
OP
Patrick has been consistent in saying it was not his job to choose the MA Senator.
Mass
Dec 2012
#20
I believe the pretzel logic current law is that the appointed person can NOT run for the
FailureToCommunicate
Dec 2012
#21
But it IS how Gov. Patrick got the legislature to agree, so unless he changes
FailureToCommunicate
Dec 2012
#36
Many of the campaigners felt they were working harder then she was. Plus it was January and
FailureToCommunicate
Dec 2012
#54
why is it a bad decision? it's a temporary appointment until new candidates win a special election.
CreekDog
Dec 2012
#5
no--too old--I live in MA and we need someone electable for the long haul nt
HomerRamone
Dec 2012
#10
Caretaker senator. Just like Kirk, the person will not be able to run in the election.
Mass
Dec 2012
#13
Definition of "a" "likely"? How many other possibilities are there? I'd like someone younger. nt
patrice
Dec 2012
#22
Kerry should have the maturity and patriotic spirit to refuse the appointment.
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#30
When did irrational fearfulness become a mark of maturity, JD? When was patriotism defined
blm
Dec 2012
#40
What if Joe Kennedy gets it though? No loss then is it? Plus you would think
cstanleytech
Dec 2012
#58
So you don't like my alternative suggestion then that they appoint Walter Mondale?
Bucky
Dec 2012
#49
TED KENNEDY passed the torch to PRESIDENT OBAMA, who will pass the torch to VICKY KENNEDY
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#53