John Kerry

Blaukraut

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22. The way the Senate is these days, JK can do more as SoS

Tue Dec 18, 2012, 01:23 PM

Dec 2012

Especially in matters close to his heart. I'm not worried about the quality of his replacement in the Senate, either. As long as it isn't Scott Brown, lol. But MA has nothing BUT good candidates for the job. Ed Markey, Capuano, Patrick, just to name a few. All of them top caliber. Even if Patrick appoints Vicki Kennedy as a seat holder and she accepts, she isn't going to run for a full term, and we could do worse in that time frame.

Finally, John Kerry is 69 years old and I would expect that even if he ran for one more term, it would be his last. Look at it this way: He gets to do something substantial and meaningful, and even have some tangible accomplishments in the next four years, and then he can retire in style and enjoy some more good years with Momma T.

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Report: Obama Picks Kerry for Next SOS... [View all] YvonneCa Dec 2012 OP

The source is tenuous. It is probably true, but it is all I hate in journalism. Mass Dec 2012 #1

If true, the timing makes sense karynnj Dec 2012 #4

Who knows? Does it matter? Mass Dec 2012 #6

i agree with you on the atrocious coverage karynnj Dec 2012 #10

I like your time line of events. n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #12

I believe Kerry is an excellent choice.... chillfactor Dec 2012 #2

The fact people are worried is a good thing as long as it does not freeze people. Mass Dec 2012 #3

Your words: "It is the certainty that the seat was out of reach for the GOP ... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #5

People have been floating Ed Markey Blaukraut Dec 2012 #7

I would gladly support him Mass Dec 2012 #8

without question, it's the best choice for the country MBS Dec 2012 #9

I agree with every word... YvonneCa Dec 2012 #11

++++++++1 wisteria Dec 2012 #13

Oh I am sure it is the best choice for him. ginnyinWI Dec 2012 #16

I dearly hope that it's the best for him -- if he takes it Noisy Democrat Dec 2012 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Dec 2012 #14

i guess Hillary isnt afraid of Scott Brown beating her in 2016 when he runs for PResident JI7 Dec 2012 #15

LOL n/t wisteria Dec 2012 #17

I'm feeling very sad about many aspects of this Noisy Democrat Dec 2012 #18

The Senate is dysfunctional. beachmom Dec 2012 #20

i feel a certain sadness also but more because he has been in the Senate JI7 Dec 2012 #21

I honestly do not think HRC is running karynnj Dec 2012 #24

The way the Senate is these days, JK can do more as SoS Blaukraut Dec 2012 #22

My guess: karynnj Dec 2012 #23