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John Kerry

karynnj

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2. Thanks - i wish both of them smooth hearings that lead to solid confirmation votes.

Reply to Inuca (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 18, 2013, 10:59 AM

Jan 2013

It does seem that the Democrats are coming together behind Hagel. If he gets all their votes (and if either it is before the state vote or the interim MA Senator is there) that is 55. It would seem that at least 5 Republicans would not filibuster.

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Kerry's hearing will be on January 24 at 10 am [View all] karynnj Jan 2013 OP

And, semi-related Inuca Jan 2013 #1

Thanks - i wish both of them smooth hearings that lead to solid confirmation votes. karynnj Jan 2013 #2

did you all watch Obama signing off the nominations including Kerry JI7 Jan 2013 #3

I did. I agree about the happiness... YvonneCa Jan 2013 #4

is this miss america ? JI7 Jan 2013 #5

Yes, she was labeled in another picture - She is gorgeous karynnj Jan 2013 #6

Great picture. Mass Jan 2013 #7

NYT article up in anticipation of hearing: beachmom Jan 2013 #8

Some snark, some good links. Wiegel's Twitter feed: beachmom Jan 2013 #9