John Kerry

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18. I'm feeling very sad about many aspects of this

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 11:28 PM

Dec 2012

If this is what Senator Kerry wants, then of course I want him to be happy, and he's earned the position. But I don't get it. He's already in a powerful, prominent position, and as Chair of SFRC, he isn't a mouthpiece for Obama -- he can set his own agenda. And in the Senate, his career can go on a lot longer than just 4 more years. Maybe I don't understand all the advantages of being Secretary of State, but to me it looks as if he's throwing away many years of his career *and* giving up a great deal of independence in exchange for -- I'm not 100% sure what.

Perhaps people who are enthusiastic about seeing him become SoS can enlighten me. But personally, I've been feeling very sad ever since the news broke.

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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