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John Kerry
In reply to the discussion: I feel like liberals are overwhelmingly opposed to Kerry vacating his seat. [View all]Noisy Democrat
(827 posts)12. But JK's current job is important
This is what bothers me about the people who say that he might as well become SoS. Becoming SoS will be the end of his career. I know he's 68 years old, but he's always been so energetic and athletic, I thought he'd stay in the Senate well into his 70s. I want JK to be happy and to do what he wants to do, but I wish there was more appreciation for the fact that he's a damn good senator with an important position, and that the country will be poorer when he retires.
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I feel like liberals are overwhelmingly opposed to Kerry vacating his seat. [View all]
beachmom
Nov 2012
OP
Those same skilled 'leakers' are doing exactly what they did in 2004, 2006, 2008 - preventing Kerry
blm
Nov 2012
#15
What is slightly illogical is that they are concerned about 2014 - but ignore that
karynnj
Dec 2012
#30
Not Kerry's peers in the Senate - like Ben Cardin per the quote that I posted in the other thread
karynnj
Nov 2012
#6
No doubt, he is a great Senator and his work in the Senate is extremely important.
wisteria
Dec 2012
#40
I found this show very interesting, and at least trying to defend Rice on the merit.
Mass
Dec 2012
#22