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39. Thanks, but no thanks.

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 02:04 PM

Dec 2012

Probably the best way to lose the seat to Brown is to get somebody who has no ties to the state.

BTW, it may have escaped you, but there are already a few people who have said they are interested. Among them, Ed Markey, who would be a good choice.

(Note: I would not propose Vanessa Kerry, and at least she lives and works in Boston, so Chelsea Clinton is not even something I want to think about).

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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