Sen. John Kerry looks like the front - runner to replace former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton . Senate Republicans have been considering him for that Cabinet position in recent weeks . In his current role as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee , Kerry has traveled the globe on behalf of the Obama administration to mend frayed relationships . Kerry has a long history of overseas experience , starting with his childhood .
Sen. John Kerry looks like the front - runner to replace former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton . Senate Republicans have been considering him for that Cabinet position in recent weeks . Kerry has a long history of overseas experience , starting with his childhood .