if the president wants an easy confirmation hearing and an easy confirmation process, what he would do is nominate john kerry, who is imminently qualified to be secretary of state. i believe he would sail through in the nominating process. >> i would need to have additional information before i could support her nomination. i think john kerry would be an excellent appointment and would be easily confirmed by his colleagues. >> it is like the same breath. susan rice, disqualified. more information. i need a question answered or seven. john kerry, pick him. that's your guy. republican senator john ver ras so of wyoming and susan collins of maine in terms of the republican attack dogs. the ones that have been the most vocal and out front in recent days against susan rice have been susan collins, good old john mccain and kelly ayotte of