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Demeter

(85,373 posts) Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:12 AM Dec 2012

Anti-Charisma Strikes Again

It's amazing how little response the nomination of Kerry for Sec. of State is generating...

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Anti-Charisma Strikes Again (Original Post) Demeter Dec 2012 OP

I think that's because it's been rumored so long, there Laurian Dec 2012 #1

There wasn't even a response to the rumors Demeter Dec 2012 #2

Not saying you need to be a star to be a good SOS, I'm saying Hillary got a lot Laurian Dec 2012 #5

It's also swamped by 2 other stories, and the time of year muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #3

Plenty of response, considering what is happening around and the fact Mass Dec 2012 #4

Laurian

(2,593 posts)

1. I think that's because it's been rumored so long, there

Reply to Demeter (Original post)

Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:21 AM

Dec 2012

was no surprise about the nomination. I think he'll do a great job, but anyone who follows Hillary is bound to be less of an international star.

Demeter

(85,373 posts)

2. There wasn't even a response to the rumors

Reply to Laurian (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:28 AM

Dec 2012

and who needs an international star to do a good job?

Laurian

(2,593 posts)

5. Not saying you need to be a star to be a good SOS, I'm saying Hillary got a lot

Reply to Demeter (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:39 AM

Dec 2012

more attention than almost anyone else would because of her unique positions and experience in American political life.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,321 posts)

3. It's also swamped by 2 other stories, and the time of year

Reply to Demeter (Original post)

Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:00 AM

Dec 2012

Gun control and the fiscal 'cliff' are both bigger; and Congress has packed up to go home for Christmas, so the rent-a-quotes are getting thin on the ground.

Mass

(27,315 posts)

4. Plenty of response, considering what is happening around and the fact

Reply to Demeter (Original post)

Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:19 AM

Dec 2012

there is no controversy on this nomination.

But thanks for your insight.

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