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bearsfootball516

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4. I like him, but I don't want him to run.

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Thu Nov 29, 2018, 03:11 PM

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John Kerry as a candidate [View all] SHRED Nov 2018 OP

I have lots of respect for him, but no. For the reasons you cited and others. Vinca Nov 2018 #1

+1 myohmy2 Nov 2018 #39

You are correct montanacowboy Nov 2018 #2

He turns 75 in 2 weeks. Just 3 of the 45 presidents have been over 65 when taking office. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #3

Really? I didn't realize he was so old. Not a diss, I just thought he was younger. Shell_Seas Nov 2018 #6

Kerry, Biden and Sanders are all quite a bit older than Trump, who broke Reagan's record. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #8

He's in excellent shape, especially compared to Trump. smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #37

I like him, but I don't want him to run. bearsfootball516 Nov 2018 #4

I like him a lot. WeekiWater Nov 2018 #5

No for exactly the reasons you stated helpisontheway Nov 2018 #7

Ditto. Not only did I work my @ss off for him, Ms. Toad Nov 2018 #9

Imaging living in Ohio irisblue Nov 2018 #15

I knew it would happen - Ms. Toad Nov 2018 #34

THIS. yardwork Nov 2018 #26

kerry does not have the Jewish vote locked up Mosby Nov 2018 #10

Any democrat will get the same high percent of Democrats karynnj Nov 2018 #24

no, not a fighter enough AlexSFCA Nov 2018 #11

I like him and think he would have made a very good President mvd Nov 2018 #12

"Even Biden?" You mean our most electable Democratic leader by far??? Small-Axe Nov 2018 #14

I personally like Sanders, Warren, Kamala Harris and others more mvd Nov 2018 #17

Your concern is noted. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #18

Huh? mvd Nov 2018 #19

Clearly. You are using the thread to bash a major Democratic figure and the one... Small-Axe Nov 2018 #20

I didn't see any bashing. Anyway, I'd wager that Biden won't be our nominee. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #22

OK. What do you want to bet? Small-Axe Nov 2018 #23

Bragging rights. :) Garrett78 Nov 2018 #25

We're on! Small-Axe Nov 2018 #27

I don't take the possibility seriously Renew Deal Nov 2018 #13

Time to look forward. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2018 #16

It would violate a tradition that seems to have developed, post-Nixon. MarvinGardens Nov 2018 #21

No. BlueStater Nov 2018 #28

I wish we would stop rehashing same politicians. I remember the excitement and energy Barack Obama Nanjeanne Nov 2018 #29

+1000 janterry Nov 2018 #31

Well said BeyondGeography Nov 2018 #32

Pizzazz is a winner SoCalDem Nov 2018 #40

The swiftboating was not handled well, but I still believe Kerry would have won had not Bin Laden Hoyt Nov 2018 #30

I doubt he is running karynnj Nov 2018 #33

For the record, John Kerry wanted to rebut the Swift Boating garbage... SKKY Nov 2018 #35

Why do people think a concession stops everything? former9thward Nov 2018 #36

He couldn't beat Bush in 2004 crazycatlady Nov 2018 #38

I really liked him and thought he would have been a great president. smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #41