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Obama will regret this should he choose the Next supreme court justice. cyclezealot Dec 2012 #1
What do the two have to do with each other? brooklynite Dec 2012 #72
to block the goobers the dems need 61 votes. cyclezealot Dec 2012 #117
...which they don't have today; again no difference... brooklynite Dec 2012 #123
Mixed feelings, though Kerry will be good. I hope the rumors re: Vicky Kennedy appointment hlthe2b Dec 2012 #2
Hate the fact we will probably lose Kerry's Senate Seat.... Tippy Dec 2012 #3
Yep! The risk of brown getting his seat is unfortunate. However, Kerry will be an EXCELLENT Kahuna Dec 2012 #33
" " " n/t MBS Dec 2012 #119
Not so sure. I will bet you anything that the WH has focus grouped possible CTyankee Dec 2012 #36
And Adelson will pour $50 million into the state for Scott Brown. Joe Bacon Dec 2012 #114
I don't think I'd use Adelson as a winning example here. LOL. He didn't do so well with CTyankee Dec 2012 #116
And? malibea Dec 2012 #151
yup, agreed. n/t MBS Dec 2012 #120
I hope you are right JustAnotherGen Dec 2012 #152
Bang bang. woo me with science Dec 2012 #43
Yep. And if you're keeping track, that was the plethoro Dec 2012 #79
Yep. woo me with science Dec 2012 #86
I didn't want to appear cynical.....I plethoro Dec 2012 #89
It's been a terrible, terrible week. woo me with science Dec 2012 #96
Actually, we probably won't lose a Democratic seat. LOL! KittyWampus Dec 2012 #131
" " " "n/t MBS Dec 2012 #104
Rice was never 1st pick. McCain&Co and RW mediawhores had their dog and pony show anyway. blm Dec 2012 #4
They phuked Rice and Obama got blamed for it, just look at DU; they got what they wanted. nt patrice Dec 2012 #6
Kerry is great, one of my favorites. You should have seen how hard I worked for him in 2004. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #10
That's what I think, too. I wish ... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #20
Senator Pink Leather Shorts returns. nt onehandle Dec 2012 #5
Is this a Scott Brown or John Kerry reference? Never heard it. freshwest Dec 2012 #55
In his autobiography, Brown spoke of showing up for his first date with his wife karynnj Dec 2012 #74
Thanks, I didn't know about Brown's date. And I agree, not Kerry's style. freshwest Dec 2012 #80
Yes, do please share. allrevvedup Dec 2012 #60
If John Kerry gave a shit about us, why would he risk losing the Senate seat just to add another The Stranger Dec 2012 #7
I agree- he should stay in the Senate. underpants Dec 2012 #8
Why the weak knees, Strange? BTW - You are welcome to name ONE lawmaker who has effected blm Dec 2012 #12
He did all of those things in the Senate. The Stranger Dec 2012 #15
Well, you say Kerry's work has been 'pathetic' and I'm holding you accountable for your claim. blm Dec 2012 #27
He lost a Presidential election he should have won. The Stranger Dec 2012 #139
You are a poor student of history if that is what you actually think. blm Dec 2012 #143
You seem unable to forego calling me names. The Stranger Dec 2012 #145
Baloney. And the 'weak knees' referred specifically to your excessive fearfulness. blm Dec 2012 #147
You're little posting on here is really pathetic. The Stranger Dec 2012 #158
WOW - Did you try to discourage Warren when polls showed Brown unbeatable for 2012, too? blm Dec 2012 #162
thank you, blm n/t MBS Dec 2012 #105
Gee I am sure this would convince Senator Kerry karynnj Dec 2012 #18
See post #139 The Stranger Dec 2012 #140
You completely miss the point - as you did BLM's karynnj Dec 2012 #146
You just don't get it, do you? The Stranger Dec 2012 #159
Politico and polls that also pushed the idea that Brown was unbeatable in 2012, too. blm Dec 2012 #161
Do you remember the 2011 and early 2012 polls? karynnj Dec 2012 #165
That's pretty... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #22
"Small" of Kerry to put his own desires over what's best for the party? The Stranger Dec 2012 #141
I highly doubt that is his motivation. I suggest... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #148
Okay, I'm getting back to you. The Stranger Dec 2012 #160
OMG! *knees shaking* Politico is saying Brown's unbeatable.....just like they did in 2011 and 2012. blm Dec 2012 #163
I do understand the importance of retaining... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #164
If you gave a shit about John Kerry Fearless Dec 2012 #31
I don't know if I give a shit about Kerry or not. The Stranger Dec 2012 #142
He has served in the Senate for 28 years. He has every right to leave politics and become SoS KittyWampus Dec 2012 #132
The problem is that it could cost us a U.S. Senate seat when every single vote there counts The Stranger Dec 2012 #144
I know John Kerry wants the job, and I know he will be really great because he is extremely JDPriestly Dec 2012 #9
Do you really believe Mass Dems will be as inattentive in 2014 as they were in 2010? blm Dec 2012 #13
That's right, Idaho is now the new Mississippi! DRiggs Dec 2012 #47
It won't be in 2014 ... won't there be a special election next few months? Drunken Irishman Dec 2012 #101
'Yes, We Can." YvonneCa Dec 2012 #23
He will not win. Fearless Dec 2012 #26
I think MA Dems will be to blame, not Obama. nt Kahuna Dec 2012 #34
Love the cowardice in this thread. We can hold his damn seat people. Get with it. phleshdef Dec 2012 #11
Thank you! We're supposed to be... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #25
+ 1000 n/t MBS Dec 2012 #106
I'm with you! malibea Dec 2012 #154
Congratulations Sen. Kerry NNguyenMD Dec 2012 #14
I agree. Congratulations... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #29
It Will be 2013, Another Special Election Like they Had in 2009 AndyTiedye Dec 2012 #48
This is untrue. 8 percentage points is not "barely". Arkana Dec 2012 #156
Maybe Warren John2 Dec 2012 #16
Having Warren out there would be a good idea davidpdx Dec 2012 #97
I am curious to see how many repugs who LOVE Kerry now louis-t Dec 2012 #17
I suspect that most of the ones who said they preferred him will karynnj Dec 2012 #19
Nah, they won't ... The entire reason for supporting him is to gain a chance at Senate seat hlthe2b Dec 2012 #21
Not really - almost any Senator nominated gets lots of votes from the other side karynnj Dec 2012 #44
I'm saying he won't be opposed by many if any REPUGS. I can't tell if you are disagreeing with that hlthe2b Dec 2012 #46
Not disagreeing with little opposition - disagreeing that it is just the opportunity to get Brown karynnj Dec 2012 #73
He will be easily confirmed. Blasphemer Dec 2012 #68
Congratulations! Fearless Dec 2012 #24
Right answer! Kahuna Dec 2012 #35
Absolutely! Fearless Dec 2012 #115
"President" Kerry will do a great job. nt humblebum Dec 2012 #28
... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #30
Bad move, imo.............nft plethoro Dec 2012 #32
Really? Not only does Rice give to the nutjobs, then Obama obeys them and Lionessa Dec 2012 #37
I'm not filling Kerry as SOS the man is 70 years old that job need to be given to bigdarryl Dec 2012 #38
Kerry is 69 and at least as fit as HRC was when she started karynnj Dec 2012 #75
Perhaps the administration is not really all that into having progressive majorities in Congress. woo me with science Dec 2012 #39
Your comment makes no sense ProSense Dec 2012 #40
Kerry was liberal and progressive enough that Ted Kennedy went out of his way karynnj Dec 2012 #76
Scott Brown sez: KamaAina Dec 2012 #41
And all his corporate buddies, too. nt woo me with science Dec 2012 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #52
LOL! His record precedes him. He won't win if Dems run a decent candidate. KittyWampus Dec 2012 #133
Another positive Kerry thread turned into a flamewar politicasista Dec 2012 #45
Still putting up your 'concerns' I see. Typical of you. blm Dec 2012 #50
Read Twitter and you will understand n/t politicasista Dec 2012 #56
You repeating BS doesn't impress me. Your 'concerns' are always the same. blm Dec 2012 #63
And also read the Grio and politicasista Dec 2012 #65
Tuff - they got it wrong and refuse to admit it. Rice was NEVER Obama's 1st pick. blm Dec 2012 #81
As I said, I wish Kerry the best. politicasista Dec 2012 #82
The GRIO link actually said Kerry was Obama's choice - not Rice something I haven't . karynnj Dec 2012 #91
Ok makes sense n/t politicasista Dec 2012 #110
It would be nice if Rice could run for his senate seat allrevvedup Dec 2012 #64
True, politicasista Dec 2012 #66
oops I meant SoS. allrevvedup Dec 2012 #71
He can, but politicasista Dec 2012 #84
Seeing that you respect this source, read this paragraph karynnj Dec 2012 #87
The Grio is a popular politicasista Dec 2012 #94
In that case, read the paragraph karynnj Dec 2012 #102
Went back and re-read it politicasista Dec 2012 #109
the reason is where at least the first two were on the political spectrum karynnj Dec 2012 #130
True n/t politicasista Dec 2012 #153
Sherrod was obviously attacked because she was Black. ieoeja Dec 2012 #157
Here come the swiftboaters and their Fox news allies. Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #49
I don't think so LeftInTX Dec 2012 #54
Attack of the Deaniacs would be my guess. allrevvedup Dec 2012 #59
No, I was talking about a filthy repub group Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #77
"Swift Vets and POWs for Truth formally disbanded allrevvedup Dec 2012 #78
Repubs lie about everything and they have Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #83
Huge difference this time - only 99 people can vote karynnj Dec 2012 #88
I'm not saying they can stop Kerry Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #90
Don't doubt it, but if they do - it backfires when he is easily confirmed karynnj Dec 2012 #98
Beat me to it! allrevvedup Dec 2012 #93
Yes, but this is a Senate confirmation, allrevvedup Dec 2012 #92
I was a hardcore Deaniac in 2004 democrattotheend Dec 2012 #113
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #51
You've got to be fucking kidding me. MessiahRp Dec 2012 #62
" " " " " n/t MBS Dec 2012 #122
The corporatists are very good at what they do. woo me with science Dec 2012 #85
The legislature passed a special law banning Martha Coakley from running for Senate bluestateguy Dec 2012 #53
I don't like a senator being chosen, but I hope it will change the state dept. for the better. David__77 Dec 2012 #57
Loss of a much needed Senate seat indypaul Dec 2012 #58
Because an incumbent defeated by a freshman in November allrevvedup Dec 2012 #61
Do you live here? Little Star Dec 2012 #67
Let me guess, allrevvedup Dec 2012 #69
Yep. That's what I thought. Little Star Dec 2012 #70
You don't seem to have much faith in MA allrevvedup Dec 2012 #95
Are you bananas? Kerry has been my senator for a long, long time... Little Star Dec 2012 #99
Okay it's risky. Is it fair to ask Kerry to die in office allrevvedup Dec 2012 #100
Brown actually got himself elected in great part due to the.... Little Star Dec 2012 #108
Will do. Massachusetts has turned out some great politicians. allrevvedup Dec 2012 #111
Do YOU live in MA? Cause if you did you'd remember the ONLY reason Brown won in the 1st KittyWampus Dec 2012 #134
Not a surprise. Kerry wanted it the last time Thrill Dec 2012 #103
Not an unexpected choice. Beacool Dec 2012 #107
People giving Brown too much credit railsback Dec 2012 #112
Senator Kerry will bring the United States to a leadership position on Climate Change machI Dec 2012 #118
YES! MBS Dec 2012 #121
This article should be reposted as a new thread. blm Dec 2012 #124
Happy to serve machI Dec 2012 #127
Yes, this article should have its own OP! Cha Dec 2012 #125
Happy to serve machI Dec 2012 #128
Thank you, mach! Cha Dec 2012 #129
This is why McCain tried to pull a feint with Rice. & Wasn't Kerry also instrumental in the patrice Dec 2012 #138
I agree. With video... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #149
Oh, btw, ol Scott Brown has an "A" from the NRA that he might Cha Dec 2012 #126
Kick! n/t Tx4obama Dec 2012 #135
Talk about playing into the Republican's hands.... omg grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #136
NYT HAS NEW DETAILS: alp227 Dec 2012 #137
I just don't understand why Democrats are intimidated by Scott Brown. He just lost!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #150
The Sun-Times seems to be the only source for every single one of these reports. Arkana Dec 2012 #155
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