I thought the same, however the Globe is reporting that Kerry is actually lobbying for this position. 
He wants it because he speaks French...... I bet you didn't know that. How can Obama pass him over for this job knowing that?
Well, maybe Teresa has been making him sleep on the couch lately and he's not up for ketchup maker just yet.
Oh, that French you're talking about? That ain't French - that's the sound of Kerry sucking ass.