If John Kerry is chosen as SoS or Defense Secretary

[boston bean]

I think Deval Patrick (our governor) should give up his governership and let Tim Murray(Lt. Governor) take over for a couple of years, and Patrick runs for the open senate seat, against Brown.

He has a political machine here in MA, he can take the fight to Brown.

I think it's a pretty good possibility that Brown will be given the nod by the repubs in the state to run again. I think Deval Patrick will give us our best shot.

[amuse bouche]

1. Kerry would be an excellent SoS

but I would be sad to see him give up his Senate seat forever. I hope they have a good plan

[ProSense]

2. Wow, an

equation that says FU to Scott Brown, including as Governor. Thank you.

Screw Republicans.

Warren won by 8 points (it's now 54 to 46).

Scott Brown is toast.

[TheCowsCameHome]

3. Please, not Murray.

He would be too vulnerable. He should go away quietly.

[boston bean]

4. We've lived through a bunch of repub governors.

We'll live through that. We can't afford to send a republican to the senate. Plus, even if you feel Murray is weak, he will have two years as governor under his belt.....

I just think that Deval Patrick gives us our best shot.

I really do think Brown will run again and I think he could have a good shot. People don't hate him here. That's a fact. He has a base of Dems indies and repubs that will vote for him.

Do not count that guy out. It will be a fight and we need to put up a really good candidate.

[TheCowsCameHome]

7. Brown could still get elected in Massachusetts

He remains popular, in spite of his loss to Elizabeth Warren.

Tim Murray, with his rather recent episodes, isn't my idea of someone I'd like to see running for governor.

[boston bean]

8. In my scenario, Brown would be out for another 2 years in MA politics.

My main point is beat Brown for the senate seat, and I think Patrick has the best shot.

[TheCowsCameHome]

11. Oh yes, I agree with that.

But a special election has risks, as we found out not so long ago...........however, Patrick has an advantage that Coakley didn't have.

[boston bean]

25. There won't be a special election for governor if Deval resigns to run for the senate seat.

The lt governor was voted upon and will step into the job of governor.

I'm pretty sure it's the case.

[ProSense]

9. If MA elects Brown again, they get what they deserve. n/t

[boston bean]

10. Prosense, please don't say that.

You have to understand MA.

People just like Elizabeth Warren more. They did not HATE Scott Brown.

No matter what Democrats still need to put someone up to run against him.

Deval would be a slam dunk, imho.

[ProSense]

13. "They did not HATE Scott Brown."

They should not want him representing them.

I agree with this comment: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=1807253

Why the hell would anyone vote for someone who doesn't support them?

A lot of people said they were duped by Brown. What would be the basis of trusting him again?

[boston bean]

26. And I don't agree with it, from living here.

I can't stand his guts, but he has a base of supporters, he was senator prior, and people will want to give him a chance, especially if he is running against an unknown.

He has a big name here and we need someone bigger.

[hrmjustin]

5. Why not change the law and make it a governor appointed senator. They have the numbers...

... to do it in the legislature.

[boston bean]

6. because i think it was the dems that changed it in the first place.

So, to change it now, would be bad politics.

Not saying they couldn't, but it would look like dems were using their majority to subvert the will of the voters.

[hrmjustin]

12. I see your point, but the will of the voters would not be subverted because the people just...

... re-elected these people to make decisions for them. Yes it is political, but they will get over it. Than again maybe you got a point.

[craigmatic]

14. I agree we need more African Americans in the Senate. I don't think there is one there now.

[Hutzpa]

15. I don't agree with this scenario

as some one pointed above, Brown is still popular and the Lt Governor is basically an effing asshole.

We were warned about Arizona when Obama took Napolitano from her Governorship and was replaced by the crazed lunatic Jan Brewer. Look where Arizona is today, look at all the crazy laws they have passed and are still suppressing the votes over there, all I'm saying is, let's not give these bat shit crazies platform to peddle their crazy laws, please.

[boston bean]

24. Pretty sure that there won't be a special election for governor.

The lt. governor will take the spot until 2014.

[onehandle]

16. Sorry Senator Kerry. Too much danger of Brown stepping back in.

Stay right where you are.

[Bake]

17. If Obama has a brain in his head (and yes, I believe he does), Kerry stays put in the Senate.

Tough noogies, Senator. We need you in the Senate.

There are plenty of others who can serve as SOS, who are NOT Democratic Senators from Massachusetts.

Bake

[ProSense]

18. So if the President selects Kerry, it's a sign he doesn't have a brain?

I'm so glad Obama won, and this is an option.

Senator Kerry is a great public servant and will make a great addition to President Obama's team if that is in the cards.

[Bake]

19. I'm saying I think it would be a mistake to pull Kerry out of the Senate.

And I think the President is well aware of that. He needs a strong majority in the Senate. Sorry, ProSense, I'M NOT CRITICIZING THE PRESIDENT (since you appear to be his Avenger). And yes, I voted for the President and drove people to the polls to vote for the President in a red state, so back away from the caffeine.

I'm thrilled beyond words that Obama won. And I'll be thrilled for Kerry to remain in the Senate where he is NEEDED. We DON'T need him as SOS.

Bake

[ProSense]

21. If Obama selects him, I'll be thrilled.

If Kerry remains in the Senate, I'll be thrilled.

Senator Kerry is highly qualified to serve in the President's cabinet. If he decides to do so, he has earned it.

[Bake]

20. In fact, I'm not convinced at this point that Kerry would be a good choice for SOS.

Bake

[ProSense]

22. Yeah, I really didn't think it had anything to do with the Senate seat.

The noise being generated by this is very bizarre.