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graywarrior

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83. You said cocky.

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Why do people just assume Scott Brown would win if Kerry takes a cabinet position. [View all] LynneSin Nov 2012 OP

In my MA twisted way of thinking, Scotty lost coz he's a loser. graywarrior Nov 2012 #1

Brown got 1.2 million votes against the most appealing candidate that we could have thrown bluestate10 Nov 2012 #28

You said cocky. graywarrior Nov 2012 #83

Kerry is our most liberal senator and we need him. Besides Bernie. SugarShack Nov 2012 #85

He and Elizabeth need to stay in MA graywarrior Nov 2012 #98

it's a boneheaded idea bigtree Nov 2012 #2

I pretty much agree with you regarding Kerry tech3149 Nov 2012 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Nov 2012 #91

Doesn't Scott Brown have some sort of faux moderate reputation? LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #3

I think the reason that it was close was because Warren was a bit 'controversial' LynneSin Nov 2012 #6

Sorry. I live in Massachusetts. You don't know what you are talking about. Scott Brown has bluestate10 Nov 2012 #33

FUCK the very idea of Kerry becoming Secretary of State. Fuck that shit. NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #4

Oh I agree however LynneSin Nov 2012 #7

I actually think it's a MSM and RW driven distraction. (nt) NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #14

Nobody's perfect. godai Nov 2012 #27

True. Don't understand all the anger at Kerry. He hasn't done anything to Rice politicasista Nov 2012 #90

There is no anger at Kerry, the opposite is true julian09 Nov 2012 #95

Ok politicasista Nov 2012 #97

Problem is that I am not assuming such nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #5

I just think Brown has 'loser' stamped across his forehead LynneSin Nov 2012 #8

You are talking of the party that nominated the I am not a witch nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #11

My thoughts exactly. K&Rn/t FSogol Nov 2012 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Nov 2012 #10

Because that man is pure, 100%, WIN. Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #12

Good question. And who is to say Brown won't run against Kerry in '14, or will Kerry even run in '14 Blaukraut Nov 2012 #13

I dont think that at this point, Obama has any choice than going for Rice. Mass Nov 2012 #15

To be fair, Kerry has been considered for Sec of Defense too LynneSin Nov 2012 #18

I agree. Obama must select Rice and democrats must stand behind her. If not, the President bluestate10 Nov 2012 #34

I think I have a Red State bias. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #16

Scott Brown went after a comment Warren made about her Native American heritage LynneSin Nov 2012 #22

Ah, I didn't miss it after all. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #23

I think because of Warren's backgroun with the Consumer Advocacy group LynneSin Nov 2012 #26

In what world would Tea Party and GOP types vote for a Democrat of any kind? LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #31

About 40% of the voters in Massachusetts are Unaffiliated, or Independent. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Nov 2012 #57

Thanks. I was pulling my numbers from old memory. Most of the un-enrolled vote democrat. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #64

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Warren turned out to be a brutally strong candidate. Warren beat Brown at every turn and she bluestate10 Nov 2012 #37

Kerry's term is up in '14, not '16. Still doesn't rule Patrick out, though. n/t Blaukraut Nov 2012 #38

Did you read my post? I wrote "if Kerry does not run for re-election". bluestate10 Nov 2012 #45

Yea, my bad. I misread it. Basically we're on the same page. Blaukraut Nov 2012 #54

That is closer to the narrative I am familiar with. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #43

We will keep covering your back. Work hard and organize to make your state less red. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #46

Thanks for the words of encouragement. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #47

Deb Fisher ran against a person that spent the last ten years out of state. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #66

What you say is true. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #72

It's not necessarily that he would win, it's that a special election is the ONLY way he COULD win. n RomneyLies Nov 2012 #17

Because he lost by only about 230k votes and Warren was a very popular candidate Lucinda Nov 2012 #19

Personally, I'd like to see Kerry stay where he is. MineralMan Nov 2012 #20

Rice is the best choice. But Wesley Clark would be an exceptional choice for SOS or SOD. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #49

Has President Obama actually said that he was planning MineralMan Nov 2012 #50

No. BUt he gave her a big public pat on the back today. Rice is the best choice, IMO. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #67

Well, there you go, then. This is all manufactured outrage MineralMan Nov 2012 #68

While he may not win--we can't take that chance... WI_DEM Nov 2012 #21

I don't think he's guaranteed to win, but he would have several things going for him onenote Nov 2012 #24

My guess if the if Obama put my state into a Special election, the President would bluestate10 Nov 2012 #52

I live in Massachusetts. We have had three tough elections within the last 2 years. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #25

I don't think of Warren came across as 'appealing' to many voters. LynneSin Nov 2012 #30

I live in the state. Warren was a highly appealing candidate to Democrats and Independents. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #53

Scott Brown lost by the same amount as Linda McMahon here in Connecticut. Jennicut Nov 2012 #39

My issue with Brown is he has a base of 1 million votes in this state. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Nov 2012 #86

I'd really like to see Kerry in the Cabinet allrevvedup Nov 2012 #29

IMO we need for Kerry to stay in the Senate. nt ladjf Nov 2012 #32

Eight years ago, we ALL wanted Kerry to be president. sadbear Nov 2012 #36

You are wrong. There is no one at this time in the Massachusetts US House delegation that bluestate10 Nov 2012 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Nov 2012 #62

What about Ed Markey? sadbear Nov 2012 #63

Markey would have to step it up, but he can beat Brown, mostly because Markey already has bluestate10 Nov 2012 #70

+1 n/t politicasista Nov 2012 #87

Just Chill Blue Nile Nov 2012 #40

Welcome to DU. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #59

Because he has state-wide name recognition...I can't think of any Dem who would run joeybee12 Nov 2012 #41

The sitting Governor, Deval Patrick can beat Brown. That is the only democrat that can. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #60

Has he announced or signaled any intention to? nt joeybee12 Nov 2012 #81

Nobody has announced anything. There's no vacancy unless Kerry gets a cabinet post. Chiyo-chichi Nov 2012 #88

True, but "pundits" always like to stir the pot with gossip... joeybee12 Nov 2012 #93

I hope you are right. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #42

Because if it happened once...? n/t LadyHawkAZ Nov 2012 #48

Because Democrats seem to suffer from an inferority complex. Not only is it incredibly frustrating Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #51

May be you should defer to Massachusetts democrats who are actually on the ground here. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #61

I'm reading the responses to the MA Dems on here. But I stand by my general statement about Dems. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #75

Because he will crush any special election Capt. Obvious Nov 2012 #56

Keep Kerry in the Senate. Putting the Seat Up for Grabs is an Unnecessary Risk AndyTiedye Nov 2012 #65

Deval Patrick should be able to beat Brown. But whether he would run is an issue that only bluestate10 Nov 2012 #71

I believe that Patrick can crush Brown. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #76

It Will be a Very Hard Fight to Hold the Senate in 2014. Why Take the Chance? AndyTiedye Nov 2012 #99

Because 1) special elections are low-turnout elections jeff47 Nov 2012 #73

Your point #2 is not insignificant. Chiyo-chichi Nov 2012 #89

Since when is a long term Senator who has much power, a bad job to have? graham4anything Nov 2012 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Nov 2012 #77

Good post. Rider3 Nov 2012 #78

and she wants a second attempt. What is it is her vs. Brown again? OMG she would lose by a mile graham4anything Nov 2012 #79

Who Coakley? HELL NO LynneSin Nov 2012 #82

Here is what the DSCC communication director has to say on this issue as well as a connected MA Dem Mass Nov 2012 #80

As one GOP operative emails, “I’d certainly like to see that vacancy, and I’d like to see Scott run. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #92

I have no clue and I think the idea it would go to Kerry is idiotic, Mass Nov 2012 #96

Yeah, I wonder it if is a good assumption treestar Nov 2012 #84

I don't know. I'd feel bad for Kerry if he really wanted TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #94