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Exactly what John McCain wanted when he bashed Susan Rice. Eric J in MN Dec 2012 #1
Don't worry...we'll work hard (again) to make sure that doesn't happen FailureToCommunicate Dec 2012 #6
The Rapeuglicans Will Spend Millions to Take This Seat AndyTiedye Dec 2012 #19
They will spend millions in vain. We will win. Don't you worry. Fearless Dec 2012 #44
Not sure how many did - as Kerry had a strong staff himself karynnj Dec 2012 #46
It was between 1/3 and 2/3rds Fearless Dec 2012 #47
Thanks, I was just surprised that Kerry would have that many open slots karynnj Dec 2012 #76
It's not that he did necessarily Fearless Dec 2012 #77
He has to run again in 2014, if he wins karynnj Dec 2012 #45
I've heard Joe Kennedy come to surface .. what do you guys think? YOHABLO Dec 2012 #64
Not Joe. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #65
The key word is "rape"... leftlibdem420 Dec 2012 #78
That graphic is perfect.. thanks FailureToCommunicate n/m Cha Dec 2012 #82
Thanks. Obama's tribute to Senator Inouye was sure powerful FailureToCommunicate Dec 2012 #87
It was magnificent! Cha Dec 2012 #94
I knew this news was about to drop when I read on HuffPo Ben Affleck was thinking about running for davidwparker Dec 2012 #37
Obama should not appoint anybody until their replacement is ready to go. _Liann_ Dec 2012 #103
Dammit... truebrit71 Dec 2012 #2
Do you really have to ask? pscot Dec 2012 #28
I have such a mixed response duhneece Dec 2012 #3
Obama had not necessarily made his choice - that is what he said when he was defending Rice karynnj Dec 2012 #48
Baloney - Rice was never Obama's first choice. Kerry was his choice in 2008 and still today. blm Dec 2012 #54
OH, you are spot on! n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #67
Exactly. I understood why President Obama chose Hillary Clinton over John Kerry, BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #81
EXACTLY - the handwringing at this point is amateur-hour, imo. blm Dec 2012 #101
I agree 100%. And yet there's a lot of it going on BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #107
Why? Stuckinthebush Dec 2012 #4
This is probably his "retirement" preparation job JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2012 #15
Did you ever consider that John Kerry want to serve his county in a new way? wisteria Dec 2012 #68
I considered that Stuckinthebush Dec 2012 #74
Why? Because Kerry wanted the job so bad that he could taste it. Beacool Dec 2012 #32
Again...why? Stuckinthebush Dec 2012 #73
Ambition? Power? Beacool Dec 2012 #75
There goes that Senate seat. blueclown Dec 2012 #5
What are the odds someone as awful as Coakley will get nominated again? ButterflyBlood Dec 2012 #11
And that the Democratic Party stays asleep at the bar. Mass Dec 2012 #13
I have wondered the same thing. razorman Dec 2012 #20
Kerry might have been looking to retire someday soon. alfredo Dec 2012 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Dec 2012 #41
We could have found another good candidate for the SOS job and appointed him or her. ladjf Dec 2012 #104
So much handwringing..... blkirish03 Dec 2012 #7
Was he playing checkers when Jan Brewer became governor? blueclown Dec 2012 #10
Can you name someone better qualified for the SOS job? demwing Dec 2012 #53
I'm sure he is one of the better persons for the job. blueclown Dec 2012 #56
If the Senate majority hung on Kerry's seat I'd agree demwing Dec 2012 #59
Moves Wiltal Dec 2012 #52
I understand the concern, but this is bigger than a single Senate seat Democat Dec 2012 #8
There are also men and women who have worked at the State Dept for decades Eric J in MN Dec 2012 #29
I'm surprised so many Dems are still so unaware of all the heavy lifting Kerry did for State Dept blm Dec 2012 #57
Obviously, their concerns are focused closer to home and are shortsighted. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #69
John Kerry got to be a US Senator and a presidential candidate Eric J in MN Dec 2012 #96
Why on earth would 'reward' be the requirement for the JOB of SoS, Eric? blm Dec 2012 #100
None of those things were "given" to him karynnj Dec 2012 #102
He will be easily (perhaps unanimously) confirmed Freddie Stubbs Dec 2012 #9
Good choice. As a MA resident, I would hope everybody stop the handwringing now. we dont need it. Mass Dec 2012 #12
I agree! MBS Dec 2012 #18
Yes. We NEED his expertise... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #22
... politicasista Dec 2012 #27
+1 n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #70
+1. MA should be very proud of Sen Kerry. I know, I am. Kahuna Dec 2012 #85
Oh great Glaisne Dec 2012 #14
If the Democrats nominate a disaster like Coakley again ButterflyBlood Dec 2012 #21
We won't. Fearless Dec 2012 #51
Probably true, if we say we lost before we even started. Mass Dec 2012 #24
Brown led Warren by 17 points in March 2012. NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #43
Well, he DID win the seat before.......... socialist_n_TN Dec 2012 #60
True, but then he lost after people had a chance to see him NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #61
Susan Rice for U.S. Senator from Massachusetts! nt valerief Dec 2012 #16
She lives in DC, so that's not happening ButterflyBlood Dec 2012 #23
A little thing like residence never stopped Mittfalca! valerief Dec 2012 #26
Beyond horrible in so many ways........nft plethoro Dec 2012 #17
well thanks for clearly stating your reasons demwing Dec 2012 #55
This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Dec 2012 #25
Wow.... I'm dumbfounded by the negative responses here. harmonicon Dec 2012 #30
" " " " n/t MBS Dec 2012 #33
Absolutely true. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #71
Bold choice......... Beacool Dec 2012 #31
Perfect pick. allrevvedup Dec 2012 #34
Hope they aren't too mad politicasista Dec 2012 #35
"To whom much is given, much is expected." allrevvedup Dec 2012 #49
True politicasista Dec 2012 #50
Yes, he has served Mass and our country well. wisteria Dec 2012 #72
War Hero Reporting For Duty JSwaggert Dec 2012 #36
The Army guys are so excited. sammy27932003 Dec 2012 #108
Kerry will make an EXCELLENT SoS. Yes there is the Senate seat and not that it should be ignored, NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #38
Now to see which Rep will try to filibuster. alfredo Dec 2012 #39
Well, they didn't filibuster Hillary and they hate her more than anyone (except maybe Obama now) NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #42
I don't trust them one bit. alfredo Dec 2012 #58
Neither do I. NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #62
I'm hoping 2014 will show them that redrawn congressional lines aren't alfredo Dec 2012 #63
Yeah!!!!!!! And, lets get this straight right now, Kerry was always the first choice. wisteria Dec 2012 #66
Yeah wisteria! You... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #79
Thanks n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #80
I believe that too. If not for Hillary, Kerry would have been appointed in 2008. Kahuna Dec 2012 #84
+1 n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #89
Good! I have no doubt that he is PBO's first choice because Cha Dec 2012 #83
totally agree! MBS Dec 2012 #86
Absoulutely on both comments! n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #91
+1 n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #90
Not worth a Senate seat Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #88
Then you do not understand foreign policy. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #92
Or, you might not understand domestic policy. nt ladjf Dec 2012 #105
Let us not forget: Susan Rice herself put the kibosh on her nom... pink-o Dec 2012 #93
the administration was moving toward Kerry even before Rice pulled out. wisteria Dec 2012 #95
Boo! ciking724 Dec 2012 #97
Whatever. wisteria Dec 2012 #98
Humble question DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #99
You had me agreeing with you until you mentioned Huffington. wisteria Dec 2012 #106
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