John Kerry

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27. This report, sourced contrarily to others, makes a lot more sense.

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 08:45 PM

Nov 2012

http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/11/13/reports-john-kerry-possible-secretary-defense-greeted-with-skepticism/2QIpU4shGpr0j6gp1mt03M/story.html

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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