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Dukakis seen as possible Senate replacement if Kerry tapped for State [View all] Freddie Stubbs Dec 2012 OP

cool. nt BootinUp Dec 2012 #1

Wouldn't it be better to appoint somebody who actually would be the Senator WI_DEM Dec 2012 #2

This is the best consideration, Wi_Dem. But I plethoro Dec 2012 #8

Maybe not - that person would possibly be forever seen as Patrick's choice, karynnj Dec 2012 #16

Patrick has been consistent in saying it was not his job to choose the MA Senator. Mass Dec 2012 #20

Completely agree - you said it far better than I could or did karynnj Dec 2012 #38

That is the opposite of Niki Haleys' position, which is the sensible one. julian09 Dec 2012 #46

I believe the pretzel logic current law is that the appointed person can NOT run for the FailureToCommunicate Dec 2012 #21

Not how I read the law... brooklynite Dec 2012 #32

But it IS how Gov. Patrick got the legislature to agree, so unless he changes FailureToCommunicate Dec 2012 #36

Coakley would have easily won if she just campaigned and not made stupid JI7 Dec 2012 #48

Many of the campaigners felt they were working harder then she was. Plus it was January and FailureToCommunicate Dec 2012 #54

Poor choice... brooklynite Dec 2012 #3

That's exactly what I thought until Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #27

See my #32 brooklynite Dec 2012 #33

I'm hoping Mike Capuano will run again Marrah_G Dec 2012 #52

Kerry has seniority XemaSab Dec 2012 #59

Bad Decision. Hope minds are changed - and soon> n/t patricia92243 Dec 2012 #4

why is it a bad decision? it's a temporary appointment until new candidates win a special election. CreekDog Dec 2012 #5

OH GOD!!!!! can't they find any young bloods ALRIGHT KENNEDY'S!!!!! bigdarryl Dec 2012 #6

What about Joe Kennedy? Doesnt he qualify? cstanleytech Dec 2012 #47

Caroline Kennedy would have been better cosmicone Dec 2012 #7

Except she doesn't live in MA nt DonViejo Dec 2012 #12

She was an embarrassment when under consideration for Hillary's replacement. Nye Bevan Dec 2012 #42

That's the vague impression I retain from then. Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #44

He would be great for the Senate. blueclown Dec 2012 #9

no--too old--I live in MA and we need someone electable for the long haul nt HomerRamone Dec 2012 #10

+1 ... find someone who will be electable for the next seven years JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2012 #11

You run for election in the Senate every six years. blueclown Dec 2012 #50

Caretaker senator. Just like Kirk, the person will not be able to run in the election. Mass Dec 2012 #13

Well...this is stupid. It's apparent that they have no good batters TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #14

No, what is stupid is to ignore the context. This is a caretaker senator. Mass Dec 2012 #15

Why would it be a bad thing to appoint someone who also has TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #17

Patrick has said in 2010 he will not name a senator who will run. Mass Dec 2012 #18

I'm going to be honest, that's a ridiculous position. TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #19

ugh, you aren't reading CreekDog Dec 2012 #24

It's not really an "ugh" moment. I disagree with the policy. TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #25

Definition of "a" "likely"? How many other possibilities are there? I'd like someone younger. nt patrice Dec 2012 #22

Just give me a Kennedy, please? Myrina Dec 2012 #23

If not a Kennedy, how about ... SwankyXomb Dec 2012 #29

Welcome to DU and I hope you enjoy the site. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #31

Thanks, but no thanks. Mass Dec 2012 #39

ABC Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #45

Great idea! I lived in MA during his tenure Euphoria Dec 2012 #26

The Duke Berlum Dec 2012 #28

Kerry should have the maturity and patriotic spirit to refuse the appointment. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #30

Yes! The Stranger Dec 2012 #37

When did irrational fearfulness become a mark of maturity, JD? When was patriotism defined blm Dec 2012 #40

What if Joe Kennedy gets it though? No loss then is it? Plus you would think cstanleytech Dec 2012 #58

I'd like to see an END to this "It's __________ 's turn" crap! nt patrice Dec 2012 #34

So you don't like my alternative suggestion then that they appoint Walter Mondale? Bucky Dec 2012 #49

. patrice Dec 2012 #56

Just like Ted Kennedy's bec Dec 2012 #35

Excellent choice. Gormy Cuss Dec 2012 #41

At least he knows not to go for a ride in a tank (nt) Nye Bevan Dec 2012 #43

He is too old for a campaign Marrah_G Dec 2012 #51

TED KENNEDY passed the torch to PRESIDENT OBAMA, who will pass the torch to VICKY KENNEDY graham4anything Dec 2012 #53

Dukakis says no. former9thward Dec 2012 #55

Oh Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! Iggy Dec 2012 #57

Not news and not even true. Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #60