Bottom line...Kerry wants it, Richardson wants it.

[shadowknows69]

Either one of them should be considered before Clinton on experience alone. Flame proof suit on.

[MarianJack]

1. No Flames from me, but...

...I can't imagine anyone NOT wanting STATE!

[globalvillage]

2. If Sen. Kerry doesn't get SoS,

he'd chair the SFRC. Tough choice.

[xultar]

3. Wouldn't Kerry's replacement be appointed by a GOP govenor?

or is that a rumor?

[shadowknows69]

4. I admit I'm not sure Xultar

[Hassin Bin Sober]

5. Deval Patrick is a Dem. n/t

[xultar]

10. WTF was I thinking. Man I must need sleep. Thanks.

[shadowknows69]

11. You and me both Xultie, I feel like a moran lol

[sandrakae]

7. No. Deval Patrick is a Democrat.

[SoCalDem]

34. I've always liked Marty Meehan.. wonder what he's doing these days

[sallyseven]

39. Mass has a democratic governor and a mighty

fine one at that.He is also black to boot.

[Freddie Stubbs]

13. Actually, Chris Dodd has more seniority than Kerry on that committee:

http://www.senate.gov/~foreign/about.html

[globalvillage]

26. Dodd will chair Banking.

That'll leave SFRC for Kerry.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

6. Richardson went out on a limb for Obama.

He's extremely well qualified, was instrumental in bringing out the Latino vote and supported Obama much to the Clinton's chagrin.
I hope Obama finds a position for him if not as SOS. Kerry on the other hand has always left me lukewarm.

[noamnety]

15. "went out on a limb for Obama"

I REALLY wish appointments were decided on the basis of who is most qualified and would do the best job, not who is owed the most favors.

Instrumental in delivering Latino votes is not a qualification for SOS. Other things in his background are relevant, but this - this is not.

[shadowknows69]

16. I have no problem with rewarding loyalty as long as it's competent

But you're right it isn't a criteria that should be considered over raw ability. We've already had 8 years of that.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

19. So, Rahm Emanuel's history in Chgo,

with Mr. Obama has nothing to do with his appointment?

[noamnety]

20. I have no clue why you are asking me this.

There's some leap of logic you made that's not part of my post, it seems.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

22. When you figure it out let me know.

[noamnety]

24. What I've figured out

is that you are arguing some strawman you decided to bring to the table.

What I said was that favors shouldn't be a consideration.

You seem to want to argue that they HAVE been a consideration in some appointments. Nobody is denying that - you are arguing with yourself on that point.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

28. I'm not interested in arguing at all. Simply making the point that

while appointing the person with the best qualifications is paramount,
it's equally important to surround himself with those that he may have
built relationships of trust and and confidence. That was the "leap" I
attempted to make. You interpreted my comment to mean mere favors,

[noamnety]

31. I was responding to a post

that phrased it in terms of "rewards" for loyalty. So yeah, that implies favors and payoffs. I've seen a number of posts on DU that refers to what people are "owed."

Some of us call that cronyism.

[shadowknows69]

32. I think there's a difference between rewarding and owing a debt

One is a decision, one is an obligation. Thin line? Sure. What line isn't blurry in Washington?

[babylonsister]

23. Richardson went out on a limb, but Kerry didn't? Who invited Obama

to give that extraordinary speech at the DNC in 2004 where he was introduced to the world? Who supported Obama from the get-go and stumped for him tirelessly? Who went on MTP as a surrogate the Sunday prior to the election?

[globalvillage]

27. Kerry went out on a limb for Obama.

He was running for reelection in heavily pro-Clinton Massachusetts. Not that he was in danger of losing his seat, but he took a lot of heat for his early endorsement and his primary and GE opponents both slammed him incessantly for stumping for Obama across the country rather than being in MA for his own reelection campaign.

That said, Richardson is my second choice for SoS. I think he'd do a fine job.

[malaise]

35. He also gave Obama his first national stage

at the 2004 Convention.

[Wilber_Stool]

8. Who would have thought

we'd have so many good choices for so few positions. Somebody is bound to get hurt.

[shadowknows69]

9. I know, in a way it's like Whoo hoo! It's Christmas!!!

As we get to unwrap our future government together, but there is that risk that Santa won't bring us everything we want.

[aikoaiko]

12. I would prefer Richardson over Kerry, and Kerry of Clinton, but all three would do a good job.

[shadowknows69]

14. That's my pecking order preference too

[liberalla]

18. that would be my selection order too...

:fistbump:

[nichomachus]

17. I think Richardson has the best credentials of anyone

although I'd be OK with any of the others who are being mentioned -- not Colon Bowel though

[goforit]

29. I totally agree!! Richardson is the best and most trust worthy. This is everything.

[w4rma]

21. I'd rather Richardson get it, but only because I think Kerry is more needed in the Senate.

I want him there to help push through *a lot* of legislation.

[EFerrari]

30. I don't think we could replace Kerry's expertise in the Senate.

[Taverner]

25. Sigh - the problem is I like Kerry and Clinton in the Senate

And that's the only good argument against either of them

All three will be excellent

Why isn't Kerry being considered for AG?

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36. Richardson's my choice

because I want to see John Kerry's smarts and experience stay in the Senate, where he can help advance Obama's agenda. Besides, Richardson has a ton of relevant experience and a proven record as a team player.

[blue_onyx]

37. I'm not really sure what wanting it has to do with picking the best SOS

Personally, I would want: 1. Kerry, 2. Clinton, and 3. Richardson. But I wouldn't be upset over any of these people being SOS since I feel they're all qualified.

[sallyseven]

38. Here we go again. Trash Hillary.

If he wants her to be Sec of State the she should be and you idiots should have nothing to say about it. Kiss my keister.

[Joe Chi Minh]

40. I got he impression Kerry's visits with middle-eastern heads of state

some while back was pretty successful. There was a great photo I saw of him with one of the rulers.