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John Kerry

wisteria

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19. A bit of a complicated plot. I don't know if Repubs

Reply to Blaukraut (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 08:35 PM

Nov 2012

are that smart to have thought this thing out to that degree. I do think the SOS post she be held by an independent thinker and I view Rice as political extension of Obama. But, what will be will be. I suppose all things happen for a reason. I won't go so far as to say he should stay in the Senate though.

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Harvard Crimson editorial argues for Kerry as SOS [View all] karynnj Nov 2012 OP

Thanks, Mass Nov 2012 #1

The only thing I can think is that they want Rice and are concerned they don't have the votes karynnj Nov 2012 #2

And, that should be of no concern to Obama's people because wisteria Nov 2012 #17

Seems Kerry is at least getting some media love Mass Nov 2012 #3

This is good, thanks MBS Nov 2012 #4

ditto -great thoughts karynnj Nov 2012 #7

I agree with your comments. This has been sorely mishandled. wisteria Nov 2012 #18

At this point Obama should just get it over with and name his pick Blaukraut Nov 2012 #5

Happy to see once again I agree with blm Mass Nov 2012 #6

A bit of a complicated plot. I don't know if Repubs wisteria Nov 2012 #19

Wonderful endorsement for Senator Kerry. wisteria Nov 2012 #8

Wow, it is toxic out there - karynnj Nov 2012 #9

There's a thread at kos about the Tar Sands holdings, too Blaukraut Nov 2012 #10

If Kerry has any LISTED holdings, they are from his Senate disclosure karynnj Nov 2012 #11

Thanks for that info, Karyn. Blaukraut Nov 2012 #12

I just added an edited version then karynnj Nov 2012 #13

Toxic, but the group dynamic is fascinating, IMHO. Mass Nov 2012 #14

Interesting take by Jim Fallows with whom I agree Mass Nov 2012 #16

They have been blocking many of his nominee since his first presidency. wisteria Nov 2012 #20

Really sweet thread karynnj Nov 2012 #15