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John Kerry
In reply to the discussion: nice description of Sen. Kerry [View all]beachmom
(15,239 posts)18. Here's a new article out:
http://backchannel.al-monitor.com/index.php/2012/11/3126/why-john-kerry-may-have-to-cool-his-heels-on-secretary-of-state/
Honestly, I would be scared to lose Kerry from the Senate as well. I really think that needs to be set straight before he goes. I mean, ugh, if Scott Brown gets back in. One nice thing about the article is that it is saying he would be great as SoS, but also he's great in the Senate.
Perhaps, Karen you can give your thoughts on Menendez. He might not be ideal as chairman of the SFRC.
Honestly, I would be scared to lose Kerry from the Senate as well. I really think that needs to be set straight before he goes. I mean, ugh, if Scott Brown gets back in. One nice thing about the article is that it is saying he would be great as SoS, but also he's great in the Senate.
Perhaps, Karen you can give your thoughts on Menendez. He might not be ideal as chairman of the SFRC.
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I would be happy with either, but hope if Kerry really still strongly wants it that he gets it
karynnj
Nov 2012
#7
Maybe they just want him to be SOS, because he is the best person for this job.
wisteria
Nov 2012
#9
I am so tired of these articles. Who knows what is actually happening. I find unseemly that the
Mass
Nov 2012
#19
Okay, yeah I have had it with people saying he "can't" be SoS because of his Senate seat.
beachmom
Nov 2012
#27