J.E.D
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This is an interesting theory that is probably closer to the truth than not.
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It doesnt matter how many closed-door meetings Republicans have with the CIA and U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow theorized Tuesday, because Rice being named Secretary of State would prevent them from what they really want: the chance to get another seat in the Senate.
The reason, Maddow said, GOP lawmakers prefer Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) get a presidential cabinet nomination either to that position or Secretary of Defense is that the promotion would open up his Senate seat to a special election.
according to Maddow, what isnt being said is that, should Kerry be elevated in Rices place, former Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) would be the presumed GOP pick to go after the open seat, given that he only lost his re-election bid to Elizabeth Warren by eight points.
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