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karynnj

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46. I don't think so - remember that his number 1 goal is to get confirmed

Sat Jan 26, 2013, 10:08 PM

Jan 2013

In the hearing, he strongly defended HRC -

- He completely defused Johnson - ie the reason he did not know was he did not attend meetings. Per articles, his office took the time and effort to defend that he attended LOTS of meetings and he just joined the committee in letters to WI media.

- He sharply objected to Mccain's use of "misled" - the KEY word in the RW attacks.

HRC had ONE goal to defend herself and the administration - she had no need for the Congressional Republicans to like or respect her - though it would be nice. Kerry met the goal of defending the Obama administration, but also maintained his graciousness. In a way, this can be seen as a test of diplomatic skill. There will be times adversaries from other countries will say things that the US will dispute. The ability to stay cordial and focused - but of which he was - is a major plus. (Not a criticism of HRC - she did NOT need to stay cordial at this point when personally attacked.)

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Kerry was too gracious, IMO. Wish he would have subtly played it up. gateley Jan 2013 #26

I don't think so - remember that his number 1 goal is to get confirmed karynnj Jan 2013 #46

I still would have preferred a "you did not attend the meeting?" to give that more weight, gateley Jan 2013 #48

Absolutely Not! Kerry made HIM confess he didn't karynnj Jan 2013 #49

Haha! We're not going to agree on this. gateley Jan 2013 #50

We can agree that we will not agree on this karynnj Jan 2013 #53

You have a good point about fodder for a challenger. gateley Jan 2013 #57

The same RW that would declare a victory over pushing Hillary to say it doesn't matter? karynnj Jan 2013 #58

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I'm kind of surprised JEB Jan 2013 #33

I think the reason is they know they are lies and that Kerry would - in person - refute them karynnj Jan 2013 #47

Garbage in, garbage out. nyquil_man Jan 2013 #37

It sure is taking him a long time to realize Lifelong Protester Jan 2013 #38

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