Kerry or Rice for Secretary of State for US Government. (Bias Confo: I'm for Kerry)

[KoKo]

So tell me why I should want to support Rice?

I don't like Kerry, either...but, have some "inchie" of favor for him over Rice's Strident support of "BiBi." I don't like that so I don't want Rice in there...also she's seemed to try to trash Hillary and push for her OWN agenda.

Just saying....I'm sort of on the fence on this and wanted to hear good arguments ..Pro and Con..about either.

Love a Discussion!

[politicasista]

1. as SOS or Senator?

[KoKo]

8. Secretary of State Position to replace Hillary Clinton. (Two Choices so far: Kerry or Rice..

That's why I posted.

To Me...it was the choice between the two.

I said that I favored Kerry over Rice..I wanted to hear arguments "pro & con" from partisans who support each one because I wanted to be convinced as to why was Rice better than Kerry or the oppposite.

I just wanted to see if folks could discuss this for each candidate and sway me from Kerry for SOS as opposed to Donna Rice.

[politicasista]

11. Ok n/t

[liberalmuse]

2. Me too.

I don't really want to lose one of our own in the Senate, but let's be honest. John Kerry would be a PERFECT candidate for SOS.

[wryter2000]

4. I'm with you

Scott Brown is already salivating over Kerry's seat.

[KoKo]

15. That's my problem: To lose Kerry from Senate...or to just Confirm Donna Rice...

That's why I posted...I'm "on the fence" but towards Kerry..... But, Rice does have a few views that makes me torn.

[DURHAM D]

3. Your comments about Rice are drivel.

JFTR - there is no bigger Hillary Clinton fan on DU than me.

[KoKo]

16. But...I said I was torn between the Two of them..and I never promoted Donna Rice???

[DURHAM D]

20. The major problem with your OP is that Kerry is not being considered for State.

He is being considered for Defense.

[KamaAina]

5. Rice's appointment would not give Scott Brown an opening to run for Senate again

right after we licked his ass to the curb.

Also, it would then be possible to say "Secretary of State Rice" without ing in my mouth.

[still_one]

6. I am sorry you are not talking condoleezza rice, I hope not. One of the most incompetent SOS

We have every had

[KoKo]

17. No...It's Susan Rice that is the issue here. n/t

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[Raine]

22. I thought it was Susan Rice, Donna Rice was

Gary Hart's fling.

[still_one]

23. Sorry, thanks for putting up with me

[Laurian]

7. I seem to recall Rice being hostile to Hillary during the 2008 primaries.

As a fan of Hillary Clinton, that has a bearing on my feelings about Rice. While I would hate to lose a Senate seat, Kerry's long time service and expertise would make him an excellent choice.

[satxdem]

13. I recall

Bill and Hillary being hostile to Obama during primaries, we can all forgive and forget clearly. Now Hillary and Obama work well together, so why hold grudges?

[KoKo]

34. As much as I'd hate to lose him from Senate...who better...it's his time...and I would hope

he'd go back to his roots from Vietnam and get his "spirit back." OTOH...Rice is seen as the future for our Party. I just have some kind of caution about her...

[hrmjustin]

9. I prefer Kerry because I have a good Idea what he is about. Rice is really an unknown to us all.

I am sure she would be fine, but I would stick with what I know. Kerry would have an easier time getting confirmed.

[KoKo]

18. yeah...I think I know Kerry better...and, that's why I'm sort of "inchies" for his Support

by Obama. I think he's a good fit. But, so many DU'ers love Donna Rice...(yet, I've not seen anything from her that makes me want to support her) that I am torn between the two.

[protect our future]

10. I think some of us should avoid joining the

tidal wave of DUers who seem to be terrified of Scott Brown.

As to what is best for the country, I think that decision should be left up to President Obama and the individuals being considered for high-level positions.

[politicasista]

12. +100

I think so too.

[satxdem]

14. +1000

[pinboy3niner]

19. The President and the Party certainly will consider the Senate seat in their calculations

I like Kerry--a lot. As a Kerrytraveler, I drove from CA to volunteer in Kerry's campaign in OH for 2 months. I think Kerry would make a great SoS. But I'll trust President Obama's judgment and support his decision, whatever it is.

[KoKo]

38. +1

[KoKo]

24. I Believe that We who Voted for Obama need to Let Him know..."Our Vote..Our Voice."

Don't you think that those of us who VOTED for Obama have a voice in his decisions?

[protect our future]

36. Yes, I do believe we should have a voice.

That's why I'm expressing my opinion, as is everyone else here. OK?

[Old and In the Way]

28. Run Vicki Kennedy for Kerry's seat.

FU Catholic Church who tried to shut her down at Anna Maria College/Worcester commencement speech.

[midnight]

21. I wold love to see Feingold considered for this position...

"As a fellow Harvard Law grad and Rhodes Scholar, Russ Feingold would be the perfect choice. As a Senator, he served for 18 years as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations committee and was Chairman of the African Subcommittee. He was also a member of the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Committee, which includes China, and the Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs Committee, which includes Egypt and the rest of North Africa. In short, Russ Feingold is an expert in the Arab Spring and Chinese politics.

His work has been especially prescient in regards to Egypt, as he was one of the few U.S. politicians to call for the end to its oppressive regime before anyone had to light themselves on fire to draw attention to the issue. In May 2010, he criticized the extension of emergency law in Egypt, which had been in place since 1981. He said:"


"Russ Feingold has also been one of the most outspoken critics of the Patriot Act and the erosion of our individual liberties. His new book, "While America Sleeps," will fully explain his strong opposition to warrantless wiretapping, secret law, and human rights abuses committed by our government since 9/11. Obama has not been able to institute his view for America's military because, as Commander-in-Chief, he's had the responsibility of concluding the wars he inherited, but I fully expect his second term to reflect his true views on America's role in the world.

Lastly, Feingold's message that he will not be running for "elective office" leaves plenty of room for him to be appointed Secretary of State. He's already promising to play a role in getting Obama reelected, "I was especially thinking of the need to reelect President Obama. I will be working to reelect him and hope to play a significant role in that effort." The Citizens United decision didn't discourage Russ Feingold. He's not going to sit on the sidelines as a law professor for much longer. Rather than bring progressive change to the State of Wisconsin, which has proven to be able to stand up for itself, he's going to help President Obama make progressive change globally."






http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/08/19/1008628/-Russ-Feingold-Secretary-of-State

[KoKo]

26. True...I love Russ Feingold because he's been an incredible voice for my opinions ..But also Kucinic

has been a voice for much of us on the Left of the Dem Party. I was hoping Obama would finally LISTEN to those of us he didn't listen to in his First Four Years...and there were many of us who voted for HIM when our conscience said: VOTE THIRD PARTY.

He does owe us something...I would think...since he wants Dem Party to RULE?

[satxdem]

29. you can

Vote third party, just another way of supporting the republican ticket. Seems like flawed logic.

[KoKo]

30. I voted for Obama..you need to realize that many of his votes came from "YES YOU CAN"..NEXT TIME!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

25. Kerry has a lot of experience in foreign policy

[KoKo]

31. He does...and that's why I'm thinking he might be a good pick..but, has he been compromised

since his young "Anti-War" years when he ran for Senate.

I'm not sure I trust him...but I trust Donna Rice somewhat less because of her hard line on Palestinians and their Freedom.

[protect our future]

35. I think you meant Susan Rice, not Donna. nt

[Rosa Luxemburg]

37. I would prefer someone to be anti-war if the war was futile

Vietnam was futile, Iraq was futile. Kerry would recognize a real threat.

[Old and In the Way]

27. Clark: SecDef kerry: SOS

Vicki Kennedy - Kerry's seat.

[Supersedeas]

32. Susan Rice and the lessons of Rwanda--unforgettable

[KoKo]

33. Are you talking about something you can link to with Rice and Rwanda?

I don't know aout this.