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In reply to the discussion: Now that Rice is out, who do you want for SOS?? [View all]Edit history
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I vote for Lugar. He's a good man who should have been reelected, but didn't.
Viva_Daddy
Dec 2012
#1
Strong 1st choice: Al Gore, Dem. or ? or 3rd choice: Lawrence Wilkerson, Rep. nt
patrice
Dec 2012
#2
Sorry that was confusing, I meant that as Rep.ublican, i.e. the corelate of Dem.ocrat. Should have
patrice
Dec 2012
#13
I'd love Kerry as SOS, but we MUST get real. He's waaaaaaaay too much needed where he is.
patrice
Dec 2012
#22
Some MA people are telling me not to discount their ability to respond effectively to a change in
patrice
Dec 2012
#83
I hope for MA that they're right. Brown-noser still has a LOT of money in his war chest
BlueCaliDem
Dec 2012
#84
I'm hoping there's an opportunity for some high calibre younger person in this somewhere.
patrice
Dec 2012
#85
We need Kerry in the Senate!! You want the possibility of Scott Brown back??
center rising
Dec 2012
#9
If a DARK BLUE State like Massachsetts can't find another Democrat to run against Scott
JanetLovesObama
Dec 2012
#51
Please look at his committees and consider his seniority relative to hot DOMESTIC issues &
patrice
Dec 2012
#26
Hmmmm. That IS pretty interesting considering his extensive background in organizing for alternative
patrice
Dec 2012
#45
Oh yes! I totally get what you're saying about the "I am soooo scared of Brown" meme. I like Clark
patrice
Dec 2012
#50
May be. Anyway, I think Obama will make a good choice and expect I will support this choice totally.
Mass
Dec 2012
#32
I trust him not to do anything that would be stupid, especially with Congress, but I'm not sure
patrice
Dec 2012
#41
I remember when Richardson was being considered for Secretary of State last time...
xxxsdesdexxx
Dec 2012
#38
It's got to be one of the most physically demanding jobs in this administration. nt
patrice
Dec 2012
#46
Thanks for the tip. I was just pleased with his position on the wars, early in '08. I will search on
patrice
Dec 2012
#68
He also had to withdraw as Secretary of Commerce due to allegations of pay to play
karynnj
Dec 2012
#72
He seems like a pretty good guy, but why did he exit the Senate after just one term?
Texin
Dec 2012
#61
So, tell us about your objections to Lawrence Wilkerson, please&thanks. I need to know if I'm making
patrice
Dec 2012
#52
I get that, but what should he have done? Honest question here: Get himself thrown out of
patrice
Dec 2012
#57
Jeb Bush. He then couldn't run in 2016, and Hillary45 can win 2016 easier without Jeb in it.
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#76