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John Kerry

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Defense Secretary? [View all] beachmom Nov 2012 OP
at least Kerry is a dem lol...but maybe better he stays in the senate nt msongs Nov 2012 #1
Leon Panetta is a Dem. beachmom Nov 2012 #3
First thoughts: beachmom Nov 2012 #2
we'll get a good Dem from Duvall Patrick but when is Kerry's seat up for re-election? NMDemDist2 Nov 2012 #4
More details from Chuck Todd: beachmom Nov 2012 #5
Or may be it is just the people wanting Rice making noise. Mass Nov 2012 #13
Exactly. wisteria Nov 2012 #14
Sounds bogus. n/t ProSense Nov 2012 #6
I don't think it's bogus. I just think it is a trial balloon that might deflate quickly. beachmom Nov 2012 #7
Yeah, maybe I'm missing something, but ProSense Nov 2012 #11
Never I think. LOL n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #16
That could be to. He is more suited for SOS, IMO. wisteria Nov 2012 #15
I'm good with it TomClash Nov 2012 #8
How about Jim Webb. fearnobush Nov 2012 #9
I haven't heard his name come up. I don't think he actually cared for politics, so he might not beachmom Nov 2012 #10
More DC parlor games. Mass Nov 2012 #12
Can't see certain people ever accepting Kerry for This position JI7 Nov 2012 #17
Republicans actually saying same thing I did: beachmom Nov 2012 #20
For what is it worth, the same WP just a few day's ago, said Kerry was a no go because Reid karynnj Nov 2012 #18
Great points. ProSense Nov 2012 #19
Gleeful tweets from Republicans that Scott Brown will have his Senate seat back. beachmom Nov 2012 #21
I am so tired of the irrational fear of this idiot. Mass Nov 2012 #22
I really dislike Kornaki, but I am surprised and happy to read this. Mass Nov 2012 #23
Kerry would make as good a Defense Secretary as Secretary of State. That said, though... Blaukraut Nov 2012 #24
Kerry wants it, if he really didn't there would be no point to consider him JI7 Nov 2012 #29
This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Nov 2012 #26
A few more points beachmom Nov 2012 #25
This report, sourced contrarily to others, makes a lot more sense. Mass Nov 2012 #27
this does make sense karynnj Nov 2012 #28
Actually, this leak is a progress. Mass Nov 2012 #30
Incidentally, if Rice IS his choice, I totally agree with Kevin Drum that the Benghazi stuff beachmom Nov 2012 #31
Totally agree. Mass Nov 2012 #32
if Rice is picked KErry will have a huge Role in DEfending her JI7 Nov 2012 #34
Totally agree. Counter McCain/Graham. beachmom Nov 2012 #36
I don't think he should be placed in a position to defend her at all. wisteria Nov 2012 #64
he is on the senate foreign relations committee, and he would be defending JI7 Nov 2012 #67
Possibly, but others could do perform that role too. n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #70
Thanks for the wise words karynnj Nov 2012 #33
What does everyone think of the POTUS's rightful defense of Rice today? beachmom Nov 2012 #35
I could see it either way karynnj Nov 2012 #37
Although few GOP Senators have said anything. beachmom Nov 2012 #38
I think he has to nominate her now or look like he caved. wisteria Nov 2012 #40
That's how I see it as well Inuca Nov 2012 #45
The attacks on Rice are unfounded and unfair. wisteria Nov 2012 #41
I quite agree, but Republicans can treat people in unfair ways karynnj Nov 2012 #42
It was the right thing to do, but I am not sure he will name her. Mass Nov 2012 #39
how realistic is it for him to convince Hillary to stay on ? JI7 Nov 2012 #43
I will stop with this topic as I still think Obama is getting setup. Mass Nov 2012 #44
I see a set up also. n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #46
Venocchi says, Sen. Kerry should get SOS. wisteria Nov 2012 #47
Nice article, but I strongly disagree with her criticism of Susan Rice. beachmom Nov 2012 #49
It seems the more a Republican is promoted the more of an empty suit he is. wisteria Nov 2012 #54
She is right, but her motives are wrong. Mass Nov 2012 #50
Thanks for sharing your thoughts from a Mass perspective. n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #55
Fred Kaplan thinks if asked Kerry should turn down job at Pentagon beachmom Nov 2012 #48
this seemed to me a good analysis MBS Nov 2012 #60
You know, if he is offered the post and turns it down, wisteria Nov 2012 #72
Yeah, what you said Noisy Democrat Nov 2012 #75
While we're discussing it, don't you think we've had enough Shitpublicans rock Nov 2012 #51
I agree, it got President Obama nowhere the last four years wisteria Nov 2012 #57
Sec.Panetta Blue Nile Nov 2012 #52
Welcome wisteria Nov 2012 #56
It is heartening to read that Walsh protect our future Nov 2012 #53
I have to say at this point, I feel sorry for Kerry. Mass Nov 2012 #58
I agree with you. wisteria Nov 2012 #59
I am angry at President Obama. wisteria Nov 2012 #61
it sure feels like the situation is being mishandled, that's for sure MBS Nov 2012 #62
Thank you, how exciting that you got to see him. wisteria Nov 2012 #63
Happy Thanksgiving to you! karynnj Nov 2012 #68
That could be. n/t wisteria Nov 2012 #69
Other reasoning could also be in play. wisteria Nov 2012 #71
Listen, I understand your anger and share it, but I am not certain it is Mass Nov 2012 #65
Thanks for the input. wisteria Nov 2012 #66
I don't know what's really going on but I'm inclined to agree Noisy Democrat Nov 2012 #74
It appears that Kerry as SOD is now the new target. wisteria Nov 2012 #73
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