It 's ironic that several prominent Republicans are rallying behind Kerry , just eight years after their party demonized him during his failed 2004 presidential campaign against President George W. Bush . Sen. Hillary Clinton looks like the front-runner to replace outgoing Secretary of State Kerry . Senate Republicans have been touting Kerry for that Senate post in last week . John Kerry has a long history of overseas experience , starting with his childhood .
Sen. Hillary Clinton looks like the front-runner to replace outgoing Secretary of State Kerry . Senate Republicans have been touting Kerry for that Senate post in last week . John Kerry has a long history of overseas experience , starting with his childhood .