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Home Front: Politix
Rice OUT, makes Kerry likely State pick
2012-12-13
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice's abrupt withdrawal from consideration for Secretary of State today is likely to trigger another round of political musical chairs in the Bay State, as President Obama appears likely to offer the post to Sen. John Kerry -- setting up another special election here.

"Bring. It. On," was the official tweet from the Massachusetts Democratic Party shortly after Rice sent a letter to Obama withdrawing her name from the running.

Kerry had long been considered the likely niminee to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton until Rice’s name was floated this fall. It is unclear whether the Obama administration might have any other candidates in mind. If Kerry is offered and accepts the Secretary of State post, it would prompt a special election within 160 days — clearing the way for another run from Sen. Scott Brown who lost to Sen. Elect Elizabeth Warren.

Brown hinted during his farewell speech yesterday that he may soon be back. Other possibilities for the special election include U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano, Attorney General Martha Coakley, and potentially former Gov. William Weld.

Gov. Deval Patrick is likely to make a temporary appointment during that time, and Beacon Hill insiders have indicated that the appointee might also be able to run for office.
Posted by:tu3031

#8  so has he paid the taxes on his boat yet? is tax evasion a felony? Al Capone seems to think so ( or did until he woke up dead one day) so can a felon hold federal office? where's the LSM outrage on this?(L=Lame)
Posted by: USN,Ret.   2012-12-13 22:45  

#7  The same Kerry of Winter Soldier? The Traitor of Paris? Sec State? A travesty.
Posted by: KBK   2012-12-13 22:04  

#6  at least we KNOW he'll sell us out. Rice was a little smarter about it til she fell for the "Benghazi Talking Points™" scam
Posted by: Frank G   2012-12-13 20:20  

#5  not even the "B" Movie team!
Posted by: Water Modem   2012-12-13 19:36  

#4  He'll make Hillary look like Thomas Jefferson. But if it finally gets him out of Mass, I'm in favor of it. Call me selfish...
Posted by: tu3031   2012-12-13 18:54  

#3  Much as I suspect Susan Rice of having bad judgement and being too partisan, I find Kerry worse.

I'd like at least one Senator to read aloud some of those 'Dear Commandante" letters he wrote sucking up to Ortega (this while he was a Senator and not just a protestor).
Posted by: lord garth   2012-12-13 18:20  

#2  The picture of Kerry says everything.
Posted by: Lowspark   2012-12-13 18:20  

#1  Well, better at State than at the DOD. Not much better. But still better. Sort of.

So John Kerry walks into a bar, and the bartender asks, "So, why the long face?"

I'm here all week. Try the veal and don't forget to tip your waitress...
Posted by: Sgt. Mom   2012-12-13 17:27  

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