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In reply to the discussion: Regarding the concern over Kerry's Senate seat in MA if he gets tapped for an administration post. [View all]babylonsister
(171,029 posts)13. Hahaha! Allrighty then!
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Regarding the concern over Kerry's Senate seat in MA if he gets tapped for an administration post. [View all]
WilliamPitt
Nov 2012
OP
It will look political, but to prevent that guy from being a senator I say do it.
hrmjustin
Nov 2012
#1
when they changed in 2004- was there an open or potentially open senate seat at the time?
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#24
Kerry lost the presidential election, Will. Therefore, with no vacant seat, no case.
msanthrope
Nov 2012
#32
Yes. They quite stupidly risked a case that could have morphed into giving the
msanthrope
Nov 2012
#37
I should have more patience, frankly. Please forgive my churlishness this evening.
msanthrope
Nov 2012
#41
Kirk held the seat temporarily until the special election which had to be held within 145 days. n/t
Tx4obama
Nov 2012
#55
He dumped his wife after he left the state for NY--traded her in for a younger model, I think.
MADem
Nov 2012
#45
I cheered when I read Kerry as a possible choice. Then I read DU and felt like a chump. Then you.
Gregorian
Nov 2012
#14
I know, but...the NEW appointee will have a tough run the next election. Unlike Kerry. nt
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#26
Sounds something like PA. Teabagger senator (Toomey) elected with low voter turnout and outspent
AlinPA
Nov 2012
#43
But why would anyone want Kerry to leave the Senate anyhow? We need liberals w/seniority
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#31
When Kennedy died the state legislature allowed the Gov to temporarily appoint Kirk, BUT
Tx4obama
Nov 2012
#56