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wisteria

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74. My feeling is if he doesn't get the nod for SOS,
Sat Dec 1, 2012, 01:05 PM
Dec 2012

he should just do what he can in the next two years and retire for government service. He has served this country with honor and I question just how much more he can really get done in the Senate. I also think he may have grown tired of the Senate. You have to love his fellow Democrats, who only rarely seem to want to put in a good word for him. I also see some erosion between him and the President-although he will certain serve him to his best abilities. Senator Kerry has tried three times now-that I am aware of- to gain leadership roles and it appears he will once again be denied. It is obvious that this administration does not like being challanged, they seem to like the status quo. It is almost a given that Senator Kerry would want to be able to leave his foreign policy mark in this administration. Maybe they are threatened by that. I have to wonder how much they utilize even Biden in foreign policy decisions.

This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Nov 2012 #1
Are you a long term Kerry supporter? wisteria Nov 2012 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Nov 2012 #3
Hey bub, I have been around this forum since 2004, and I don't recall you ever posting here. wisteria Nov 2012 #6
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Incoherent at best. Mass Nov 2012 #15
You're absurd - Rice is a neocon and SHOULDN'T be in charge of State, just like HRC should NOT have blm Nov 2012 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Nov 2012 #19
BS - those stories are planted against Kerry. Kerry bullying for a position is exactly UNLIKE Kerry. blm Nov 2012 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Nov 2012 #22
Go away - you're showing your comfort with RW spin. blm Nov 2012 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Nov 2012 #25
You're being absurd, yet again. You are IN the John Kerry group. You know you don't belong here. blm Nov 2012 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Nov 2012 #38
Users can't "move" threads. This thread was always in the John Kerry group. MH1 Nov 2012 #39
+1 n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #52
I have no problem with women in positions for which they are the most qualified. wisteria Nov 2012 #51
Look NO ONE here said anything about Albright or Reno karynnj Nov 2012 #56
You are absurd. wisteria Nov 2012 #32
Why is it bullying NOT to take your name out of consideration? karynnj Nov 2012 #55
Kerry is "bullying"???? Kerry has said NOTHING karynnj Nov 2012 #54
whoah. Obama REMOVED Elizabeth Warren! SHe is in the Senate becuase of the voters. robinlynne Dec 2012 #77
So many silly ideas karynnj Nov 2012 #53
I didn't know there was an official John Kerry board, but JDPriestly Dec 2012 #78
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Dec 2012 #79
Thank you. Great explanation. Kerry should stay in the Senate JDPriestly Dec 2012 #87
As Rice's supporters say, the decision is Obama's karynnj Nov 2012 #9
I agree that the attacks are unfair and I believe they intend to attack HRC and PO too karynnj Nov 2012 #8
Actually, I think they are daring the president to nominate her Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #4
In fairness to her, questions should be asked about this karynnj Nov 2012 #57
Blind Trusts are nonsense.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #63
Smart does not equal infallible. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #5
No karynnj Nov 2012 #7
Thanks, I always appreciate your intelligent replies. n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #10
I disagree - McCain and Clinton tag teamed against Kerry in the past. The old McCain died long ago. blm Nov 2012 #18
No. Their strategy is divide and conquer. Blaukraut Nov 2012 #11
No, I do not think this is what is at stake. Mass Nov 2012 #12
yeah they are being surprisingly shrill--even for them ginnyinWI Nov 2012 #13
This is a more plausable reason that the Brown thing. n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #33
I don't buy that Brown would take the seat. MH1 Nov 2012 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Nov 2012 #26
How the hell am I saying that, and WTF!! is up with you?? MH1 Nov 2012 #36
The HOUSE impeachs ... not the Senate karynnj Nov 2012 #58
Thanks for your imput. I agree with you mostly. wisteria Nov 2012 #41
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Nov 2012 #20
Eff off, RW spin-pusher. Bushes, Clintons and McCain have a history of teaming against Kerry when it blm Nov 2012 #23
His best friend. Another incoherent answer. By the same person who is afraid that Brown would be a Mass Nov 2012 #30
That might be McCain's story karynnj Nov 2012 #59
Repugs would get a two fer if KERRY WENT TO STATE julian09 Nov 2012 #28
Amazing all these people who all of a sudden find Kerry effective. Mass Nov 2012 #31
Stunning isn't it. n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #34
Yeah, we definitely want to keep a link to this thread. nt MH1 Nov 2012 #35
Isn't... YvonneCa Nov 2012 #42
Right, and oh so vital to keep Brown from getting back in the Senate Blaukraut Nov 2012 #43
A stretch IMO. I think the reason some liberals are coming up with this, beachmom Nov 2012 #29
The media gives oxygen to anything they think... YvonneCa Nov 2012 #37
I agree with you ladym55 Nov 2012 #40
Rachel Maddow said much the same thing tonight MBS Nov 2012 #44
Really Mass Nov 2012 #45
Strong points. wisteria Nov 2012 #48
I know nothing about Maddow's views about Kerry for SoS or SoD MBS Nov 2012 #60
I agree 100% on all points. Mass Nov 2012 #62
I agree with you, on the process, the lack of seriousness and Kerry's handling of this mess. n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #69
And Sen. Kerry continues to be classy ladym55 Nov 2012 #46
It is sad for me that part of our camp is once again Mass Nov 2012 #47
Agree, he has been written off, wisteria Nov 2012 #49
Yes I just read the article this morning. Disspiriting. beachmom Nov 2012 #64
The NYT has always been weird on JK - in 2004 and after karynnj Nov 2012 #65
me either. N/T MBS Nov 2012 #61
With all this mess going on, wisteria Nov 2012 #50
I' m going to post this here, not because it necessarily relates Mass Nov 2012 #66
Yeah, I saw that, too. beachmom Nov 2012 #67
Thank you. wisteria Nov 2012 #68
More rumors - DC leaks so much that they need a plumber, Mass Nov 2012 #70
This is the same junk that has been floating around for weeks wisteria Dec 2012 #71
A plea for president Obama. Stop this mess and name Rice as you SoS Mass Dec 2012 #72
Yes! Obama is now actually causing harm to both Rice and Kerry by being silent Blaukraut Dec 2012 #73
Ineptitude is an excellent word. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #75
My feeling is if he doesn't get the nod for SOS, wisteria Dec 2012 #74
Nobody is due a cabinet position. It is up to the president Mass Dec 2012 #76
Not owed? Why do you think Rice is being considered? wisteria Dec 2012 #81
I never said that this was the only reason Mass Dec 2012 #84
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Dec 2012 #80
Yes, we get it. You love Hillary. Mass Dec 2012 #82
You don't get it, most people here want Kerry to continue to be their Senator from Mass. wisteria Dec 2012 #83
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Dec 2012 #85
as you' re still here Mass Dec 2012 #86
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Dec 2012 #88
Spoken like somebody who does not understand MA Mass Dec 2012 #89
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Dec 2012 #90
Still not answering my question. Mass Dec 2012 #91
This message was self-deleted by its author graham4anything Dec 2012 #92
You;re the only one talking about that. Mass Dec 2012 #93
I don't think it's about undying love for Hillary, either - more a ploy to get in digs blm Dec 2012 #96
This message was self-deleted by its author karynnj Dec 2012 #100
Ignore is my friend. This list looks empty now. Mass Dec 2012 #94
This message was self-deleted by its author wisteria Dec 2012 #95
I sincerely hope that Kerry does not consider McCain a friend. Mass Dec 2012 #97
I can understand a slip up. Do you think he was being nasty? wisteria Dec 2012 #98
I do not believe for one minute it was innocent. Mass Dec 2012 #99
Actually, I misread Kerry's "Loser" comment and attributed to the poster. wisteria Dec 2012 #104
guys, they were both joking. IMHO. MBS Dec 2012 #101
i think Kerry said that so not much is made out of it by the media plus he felt bad for McCain JI7 Dec 2012 #102
Here is video for those who want to analyze: beachmom Dec 2012 #103
"Why settle for second best" wisteria Dec 2012 #105
Round two. wisteria Dec 2012 #106
I'll see that "grrrrrrrrrrr"...and raise you one blm Dec 2012 #107
I'm so sick of this stupid meme MBS Dec 2012 #109
Absolutely true. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #110
based on that OBama should never have Ran for President since Hillary was going to win JI7 Dec 2012 #108
Great points, it is just a shame that some others don't understand logic. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #111
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