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Hmmm, one wonders: will the media give her as much grief as they did Sarah Palin, for her lack of experience?
This country has more than enough elected Kennedy's already, we don't need appointed ones just because they can contribute to the Gov.
Why not? I'm not seeking the job and she is as qualified as the others that are bing mentioned. Her dad and uncle were great senators, and
Being from apolitical family I'm sure she is well qualified to be a senator. If she proves herself then the people will decide next electio
Ms. Kennedy is at least as qualified as Ms. Clinton was... probably moreso..probably never wears pantsuits.. nor has a philandering husband
She's more qualified than most first term Senators. She's not a heart beat away from the Oval office so comparisons to Palin don't apply
Dita, she started being Caroline Kennedy when it was helpful, like when she wrote books and was promoting them. Now she is Caroline Kennedy because she and her husband are unofficially split. I heard they don't live together anymore. He just comes to the house to visit with the kids.
#1 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:04 PM ESTI am sure this is somewhat disappointing to those who have devoted their lives to public service. There are many others who are also hardworking, honest and smart but do not have the Kennedy connection. This doesn't seem fair but that's not how the Kennedys have ever operated.
#2 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:05 PM ESTshe is more manly looking than her uncles......
#3 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:05 PM ESTGovernor Bloomberg is the governor of what state? Ah, the reliability of web-based news and information!
#4 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:05 PM ESTI was going there too. I thought he was the Mayor of NYC. Did they finally secede? Maybe us upstate can now balance our budget w/o the anchor around our ankles!
Caroline may be making her opinions known to the higher ups in the Democratic Party but for the people it would be nice to hear what she has to say and for her to hear us. She has spent her life avoiding answering questions on her viewpoints. Some people surely voted for Hillary because of her view on the issues. In choosing who to replace her, it would be nice for the govenor to choose someone with similar points of view. In my case, I supported Hillary's desire to get universal health care. Barack Obama has not made that one of his goals. Caroline supported Barack Obama in the election -- but can she tell us where she stands on universal health care or any issue or will she keep dodging the questions?
#5 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:10 PM ESTCaroline has ALWAYS gone by Kennedy Schlossberg (sp?).I think Caroline is too classy, gracious, humble, kind, to get into politics. There is not one negative word to say about Caroline. I'm sure the viscious likes of Limbaugh, ann coulter, hannity and the other right wingers will still trash her. I have very few idols but she is and always has been one of mine.
If she does become a senator, she will be outstanding. She is brilliant and a true patriot.
#6 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:11 PM ESTI am sorry but we New Yorkers DO NOT NEED ANOTHER CARPET BAGGER!!!! Is their NO New Yorker that is a Demacrat that can fill the seat by the last CARPET BAGGER CLINTON?? There must be. I am tired really tired that these CARPET BAGGERS THINK THEY CAN COME INTO NEW YORK AND NOT DO A DAM THING AS CLINTON DID.She (Clinton) did NOTHING FOR CENTRAL,UPSTATE NEW YORK IN HER SHORT TERM. YES SHE RODE THE COAT TAILS OF A REAL NEW YORKER SEN.SHURMER HAS DONE ALL FOR US IN UPSTATE AND CENTRAL NEW YORK. Caroline Kennedy should STAY IN CA. AND HELP HER HUSBAND RUIN THAT STATE. Or did I miss the dievorse between the Gov.of CA.? That shows our children that it's okay to leave your husband in one state and be a CARPET BAGGER IN ANOTHER... STAY OUT OF NEW YORK ALL YOU CARPET BAGGERS WE CAN RUIN OUR OWN STATE ALL BY OURSELF..
#7 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:13 PM ESTShe is not married to the Gov in CA. She lives in NYC. Get your facts straight before you YELL all over the place. She is not a carpet bagger.
Daniel,
Caroline Kennedy has lived in NY since she was 12 years old. She is not married to the governor of California; that is Maria Shriver, her cousin. She is probably more of a New Yorker than you are. Granted, Hillary was a "convenience New Yorker" and will probably never set foot in the state now that she will be living and working in DC. Caroline Kennedy, however, would be occupying a seat once held by her uncle Bobby, who was also a transplanted New Yorker. She is, however, a very accomplished woman who has a lot of public service behind her, as well as a Harvard Education and a Columbia University law degree (that's in New York, right?) She is also very active with the NAACP and with Education in the State of New York, although apparently, the system may have missed a few. Get over yourself and read a newspaper sometime. You may learn something. Just sayin'
I think we already have too many people with the last name of Kennedy in office. If she is so interested in being a senator, why doesn't she do just like all the others have to do, mainly campaign, and run for it? Seems a bit fishy to me that she suddenly decides to enter politics after brown nosing it with Obama, him giving Hillary Clinton the SOS job and now her senate seat is open. I'm sure there are many people more qualified than her to hold that job. Seems only fair that someone more deserving and qualified gets it. The name Kennedy should pull no more weight than Smith or Jones.
#8 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:15 PM EST19795 >> maybe she saw what a mess George W made of our country and she wants to help Obama clean it up, ''like Bill Clinton cleaned up the mess after the first George Bush..
The Kennedys have all served well, and their family has paid a huge price in blood for their dedication to public service. Caroline has led an exemplary life, never making waves or causing scandal. Those who raise the issue of experience are just silly. First there is no particular experience to prepare anyone to serve in the Senate. A good brain and a sense of decency is all that is really required. Second, if you look at some of the yahoos and bozos who serve and have served there (on both sides of the aisle) she stands way over their heads in qualifications, temperament, character, and ability.
#9 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:16 PM ESTand their family has paid a huge price in blood
demo scout, so did Mary Jo Kopechne.
No if she wants to be in politics let her EARN it.
She may have a chance to run for office in Illinois.
That's if she knows what WORK is
#10 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:19 PM ESTYes, Yes, Yes, America needs a person with a background in the Arts as a Senator. She's competent, dignified, qualified and a New Yorker. Look at some of the idiotic, morons in the Senate (and Governors offices--Sarah Palin), only the jurasic, regressive, reactionaries are afraid.
#11 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:22 PM ESTJust another creepy Kennedy wanting to live off the Government..................
Why do they think they are special?
#12 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:23 PM ESTWhen you are as fortunate to come from the political bloodline that Caroline comes from then you are all but certain to be successful in the role that she has decided to seek. I wish her well and hope Gov. Paterson has the courage to make the right choice.
#13 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:26 PM ESTHugo, Fidel..Putin...all names we know.. let's get real it sounds like America is turning into something other than a democracy. You know what I mean?? Your name gets you a seat in our goverment. Come on... almost everyone up their on the hill should be booted.. and let's not for in someone because of who they know or are but rather what the country truly needs .. leaders with the American people on there minds.
#14 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:27 PM ESTDoes NY need another carpetbagger like Hillary Clinton and Robert Kennedy? No they don't unless you believe there is no qualified candiates that are residence of NY. NY needs someone who understands NY, their issues and needs not another left wing Kennedy liberal to replace the so called "Lion" Ted Kennedy. You remember him as the swine who couldn't or wouldn't swim to save Mary Jo Kopeckie life. Haven't we seen enough dirty sleazy politics already in NY not withstanding the fiasco in Illinois?
#15 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:31 PM ESTThere was another "Carpet Bagger", a Republican from CT but I can't think of his name. It was James something. As for Hillary, I know upon her depature from the race, she went upstate to a group of apple farmers to help them get government assistance because of weather problems and poor crops. The man who called her office admitted to the press that he was a Republican but told her "I'm glad to have my Senator back."
When did cronyism replace leadership and qualifications? Honestly what does Caroline Kennedy have in the way of qualifications except her family? You know that place where enough meets enough. I’m so There!
#16 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:32 PM ESTGregory, Caroline Kennedy has much more than a family name going for her (or against her in some narrow minds). She is the President of a major charitable foundation (Kennedy Libarary), a director of both the Commission on Presidential Debgates and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and Honorary Chairman of the American Ballet Theater. She is also an adviser to the Harvard Institute of Politics. She has lived in New York the majority of her life, has earned a degree from Harvard and a law degree from Columbia. She is a brilliant and accomplished woman and is devoted to improving education and civil rights. I can't think of a better image for the state of New York than to send Caroline Kennedy to the senate. Incidently, what did Hillary Clinton have except her name? She has turned out to have been a pretty powerful force in the Senate and has represented New York interests pretty well. New York voted for her twice for the senate and overwhelmingly for president. I don't see why Ms. Kennedy is any less qualified.
Just sayin'
There is still no legitimate birth certificate. Once that is settled, then we can talk about who gets what seat. Maybe Hillary and Biden won’t be going anywhere after all. They haven’t resigned yet - does that tell you something about what they think is missing? Maybe Obama will be going to Leavenworth or back to Kenya’s banana republic.
That said - all these searts should have special elections in light of the Illinos scandal. And TERM LIMITS FOR ALL OFFICES!
#17 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:36 PM ESTIrene, Obama has a legitimate birth certificate and it shows he was born in Hawaii. He is a native born citizen and all the wishing in the world won't make it otherwise. As for the others not resigning their seats, rarely does a senator do so before the end of the session. You and your neo-con friends cannot rewrite the constitution and the laws of the states just because you don't like who is going into office. And as for term limits, they already exist . . they are called elections! Just sayin'
It just shows how corrupt the government is. Votes don't count any more. It's who you know and who you are. But a positive side is that she will be in NY and not FL.
#18 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:36 PM ESTCaroline Kennedy is as qualified, if not more qualified, than any of the other names being considered. Just because she is quiet, doesn't mean she is another Sarah Palin. I'm sure she has kept up with the national and international news and views and she is well aware of how to represent her constituents and the state of New York. She will do well and you can bet on that. I sure would.
#19 - Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:45 PM ESTLet's see... didn't President Kennedy election have scandalous talk that the mob got him elected and now we have Obama, elected out of the Chicago/Daily bunch? Up, let's compare Obama to the Kennedys. And this is the first candidate Caroline Kennedy comes out and endorses after years of being a recluse???
I agree with others... she doesn't have the experience, other than her name. Enough with the dynasty of Kennedys. In fact, why doesn't Ted Kennedy resign because of his health, and go home and enjoy his family.
It's all about power. Maybe Caroline Kennedy could be crowned Queen!!!
Wouldn't it be great to have a little known, qualified person appointed to NY's Senate seat? Some fresh person with fresh ideas. We can dream I guess.
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When exactly did she start being known as Caroline "Kennedy" instead of Caroline Schlossberg? Dang think Hilary knew about that option?