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Anthony McCarthy

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2. Why nominate someone who has

Reply to FSogol (Original post)

Fri Nov 9, 2012, 02:56 PM

Nov 2012

helped obstruct Obama's first term?

There are enough Democrats to appoint to cabinet positions. I'd look for an independent before I'd look for a Republican. There are more Independents in a lot of places.

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With the media pushing Huntsman as next Sec of State and [View all] FSogol Nov 2012 OP

John Kerry needs to stay in the senate if he leaves we will be stuck with Scot Brown awake Nov 2012 #1

I agree with you. It pains me because I believe Kerry really wants this position, Texin Nov 2012 #5

Why nominate someone who has Anthony McCarthy Nov 2012 #2

Too old for such a physically exhausting post (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #3

Lugar and Huntsman are both backstabbers. No. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #4

Agree. Let the GOP give Huntsman a job if they want to. kelliekat44 Nov 2012 #6

I've never been impressed with Rice. Texin Nov 2012 #7

What about the Big Dog himself? maui902 Nov 2012 #8

obama could get out more and meet some democrats who are qualified nt msongs Nov 2012 #9

I'm sure Obama has it covered without having to go out anywhere. FSogol Nov 2012 #10

Big money gopers always have suggestions for DEMs. Looks SDjack Nov 2012 #11