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John Kerry
In reply to the discussion: Do any of my fellow long term JK supporters buy into the -Kerry =Brown theory? [View all]Mass
(27,315 posts)70. More rumors - DC leaks so much that they need a plumber,
A lot of things in there, though unclear what is true or not. For example, while multiple rumors have made Rice the favorite for SoS (and I could easily believe that), this says that nobody really knows, but that her and Kerry are the two only choices (which seems to be the only thing constant in all these rumors).
http://theworldlink.com/news/national/obama-defense-pick-could-come-sooner-than-expected/article_854a3d9b-ad21-5d57-a7e3-77750933a0f1.html
President Barack Obama could name his next defense secretary in December, far sooner than expected and perhaps in a high-powered package announcement with his choice for secretary of state, several senior administration officials tell The Associated Press.
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The top names under consideration for defense secretary are former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, former top Pentagon official Michele Flournoy, Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Democratic Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts. Among those, Kerry is seen as desiring the secretary of state's job more.
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Obama is believed almost certain to pick Kerry or U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, with Obama's considerations of his choice so closely held that even members of his innermost circle are asking each other which way he may go. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has long announced her plans to leave and hopes to do so soon.
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or the State job, Obama has strong ties to both candidates. Rice is a close friend, and aides say the two are in lockstep on foreign policy. Kerry was an early backer of Obama during his 2008 presidential bid, a valuable envoy abroad, a help in his re-election bid and a contender to be his first secretary of state
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Do any of my fellow long term JK supporters buy into the -Kerry =Brown theory? [View all]
wisteria
Nov 2012
OP
Hey bub, I have been around this forum since 2004, and I don't recall you ever posting here.
wisteria
Nov 2012
#6
You're absurd - Rice is a neocon and SHOULDN'T be in charge of State, just like HRC should NOT have
blm
Nov 2012
#17
BS - those stories are planted against Kerry. Kerry bullying for a position is exactly UNLIKE Kerry.
blm
Nov 2012
#21
You're being absurd, yet again. You are IN the John Kerry group. You know you don't belong here.
blm
Nov 2012
#27
I have no problem with women in positions for which they are the most qualified.
wisteria
Nov 2012
#51
whoah. Obama REMOVED Elizabeth Warren! SHe is in the Senate becuase of the voters.
robinlynne
Dec 2012
#77
I agree that the attacks are unfair and I believe they intend to attack HRC and PO too
karynnj
Nov 2012
#8
I disagree - McCain and Clinton tag teamed against Kerry in the past. The old McCain died long ago.
blm
Nov 2012
#18
Eff off, RW spin-pusher. Bushes, Clintons and McCain have a history of teaming against Kerry when it
blm
Nov 2012
#23
His best friend. Another incoherent answer. By the same person who is afraid that Brown would be a
Mass
Nov 2012
#30
I agree with you, on the process, the lack of seriousness and Kerry's handling of this mess. n/t
wisteria
Nov 2012
#69
Yes! Obama is now actually causing harm to both Rice and Kerry by being silent
Blaukraut
Dec 2012
#73
You don't get it, most people here want Kerry to continue to be their Senator from Mass.
wisteria
Dec 2012
#83
I don't think it's about undying love for Hillary, either - more a ploy to get in digs
blm
Dec 2012
#96
i think Kerry said that so not much is made out of it by the media plus he felt bad for McCain
JI7
Dec 2012
#102
based on that OBama should never have Ran for President since Hillary was going to win
JI7
Dec 2012
#108
Great points, it is just a shame that some others don't understand logic. n/t
wisteria
Dec 2012
#111