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DEL.ICIO.USCaroline Kennedy to join Uncle Ted in the Senate?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
ABC News says those rumors about Caroline Kennedy taking Hillary Clinton’s N.Y. Senate seat aren’t as crazy as they sound — and that there is a strong chance, come January, she could be serving in the chamber with her Uncle Teddy of Massachusetts:
A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York governor David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It’s not exactly shocking that Paterson would reach out to one of the most highly respected public figures in New York, but this is:
Sources say Kennedy is considering it, and has not ruled out coming to Washington to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate.
A few years ago, the famously private Caroline Kennedy would be the last Kennedy expected to serve in Congress, but of course, she took on a much more high-profile role during the presidential campaign and, if she does it, would be more than New York’s junior Senator; she’d have closer ties to the Obama White House than any of her colleagues, a direct line to the East Wing.
When Robert Kennedy, Jr. took himself out of the running for the seat earlier this week, he told Jonathan Hicks of the New York Times, “Caroline Kennedy would be the perfect choice if she would agree to it.” And one more thing: We hear that President-elect Obama has made it clear that he thinks Caroline Kennedy would be a great choice.
Remember that Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, was one of the lead vetters assigned the task of looking over vice presidential nominees for Obama.
MSNBC has seconded the possibility, citing New York state Democratic party officials:
Appointing Caroline Kennedy to the seat once held by her uncle Robert would be a very popular choice politically for Paterson, who is under pressure to replace Clinton with a woman.
The Kennedy name on the ballot could help Paterson’s 2010 reelection chances. Paterson became governor after Eliot Spitzer was forced to resign during a prostitution scandal.
The Associated Press has also confirmed Kennedy-Paterson conversations about the Senate seat, and adds this background to the mix:
She met her husband, Edwin Schlossberg, while working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They married in 1986 and have three children.
She made a splash in early 2008 by writing an op-ed column for The New York Times declaring her support for Obama, saying he had the potential to be as inspirational to Americans as her father was in the 1960s. She also spoke at the Democratic National Convention.
She then hit the campaign trail with Obama, and worked on the vice-presidential search that eventually settled on Joe Biden.
Photo info: Caroline Kennedy, left, on Monday speaks with Vice President-elect Joe Biden, right, before the start of a special convocation held to present Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., not shown, with an honorary degree at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Credit: Associated Press.
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By Kevin
December 5, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Another example of a family who think their family name entitles them to public office. The Kennedys, Clintons, and, yes, Bushs, think they are above qualifications. Political dynasties have no place in America.
By Independent Thinker
December 5, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
Caroline would be great in any position. Excellent choice if she agrees, let’s change Washingon with sincere public servants who care about this country! Obama 08!!!!
By mrdonut
December 5, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
Just another payback in a long list of paybacks that reflect the behind the scenes shenanigans that resulted in Obama’s nomination.
By Sir lee harvey oswald
December 5, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
The ‘esteem’ in which this slimy family is held by stupid Americans who drool over this “royalty’ is disgusting.
By Jane
December 5, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Just like the agent of change to support a family whose political power reaches back to the smuggling days of prohibition in the 1920’s.
By Observer
December 5, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
AJC - please screen these posts and keep the first one from being something from such a moron!
Another example of someone named Kevin, making idiotic statements!
Clinton’s and Bush’s are not political dynasties and should never be classified in the same breath as the Kennedy family.
If Caroline is qualified, then so be it.
By Eve
December 5, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
Caroline Kennedy seems like a decent person who has lived her life with integrity. She went to law school, she’s written a few books, and she is devoted to her family.
However, it is beyond comprehension how being a nice person qulifies her to join the US Senate. What has she ever run for??? What political cause has she devoted her life to? (maintaining the family name doesn’t count) What has she done?
Here’s a question: has Caroline Kennedy ever had a real job: you know, the kind that you have to go to every day or else you get fired?
If the only reason for getting the job that a person can point to is that they are a member of “the lucky sperm club”, then maybe the job should go to somebody else.
You know, someone whose decades of work experience and public service make them a qualified candidate for the position.
Just saying.
By Eric1
December 5, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
I LOVE it!
By jim s.
December 5, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
“Sir Lee Harvey Oswald”…speaking of disgusting! What kind of person would choose such a name…funny to you, I suppose.
As far as Caroline Kennedy goes: One is not appointed Senator from any state without some pretty serious experience and/or connections…let’s not tease ourselves. Ms. Kennedy doesn’t have experience in public office, but has been involved in public issues for some time. Is there somebody more deserving in New York? Almost certainly. But some of you hacks with your criticism are the same ones who actually voted for Sarah Palin to potentially be the leader of the free world! You must be joking!
By Hilary
December 5, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
Well said Eve!
By Mary Jo
December 5, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
At least Caroline did not murder me.
By Gwen
December 5, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
All of you negative people need to get a life. People are losing their jobs, homes, cars and even their self respect. This is not the time to try to bring anyone down. Ms. Kennedy is an awesome woman who would do a great job in the Senate or any where else. Take a moment to look in the mirror before you start putting anyone down.
By Legal Carlos
December 5, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this
No qualifications, just an over-rated, media idolized, and 45 year dead father. Maybe the NY governor should just appoint Michelle Obama. Those stupid New Yorkers seem to like carpetbaggers like Uncle Bobby and Hillary.
By Legal Carlos
December 5, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
When, in God’s name, is this country going to come to its senses? She and her dead brother are/were just media hype. Why doesn’t the NY governor just appoint Michelle Obama to the seat. Those idiots in NY seem to like having Senators who never lived in the state
By Terry G
December 5, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
Is is sad that New York never has a qualified person to be Senator. Maybe someday they can find one from their on state.
By Soggy John-John
December 5, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
Know why Bobbie & Jacky didn’t want a proper autopsy of Caroline’s dead daddy? He had V.D.
Yes, the sainted dyck-head of Camelot was a venerally diseased wretch.
You people ned to get over this kennedy worship!
By catlady
December 5, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this
She has experience with policy analysis (see S. Palin for antithesis), she knows something about the law (see S. Palin and hubby for the antithesis), she has had experience speaking in complete, coherent sentences in public (see S. Palin for the antithesis), and she has not tried to parade her family in front of the media for votes (see S. Palin for the antithesis.) So, by some Republican standards, she is not qualified for public office, but Sarah is/was.
By glenn129
December 5, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this
Her daddy was a sexcrazed politician that would never have become president if the crooked democratic machine in Chicago had not slimed him into office. We owe this one nothing and neither do the voters in New York.
By William K.. Smith
December 5, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
Since Ted “The Swimmer” Kennedy will be assuming room temp. any day now, I guess it makes sense to have a spare Kennedy hack in the Senate. I just hope she likes to sing latino songs all over place like her uncle. He is always good for a laugh.
By anne
December 5, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this
Oh why the hell not the country is in the toilet.
By glenn129
December 5, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
All of you Palin haters fail to admit she is govenor of Alaska, and the people up there love her. What has Caroline done except gone to cocktail parties, and funerals?
By tdc221@yahoo.com
December 5, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this
There is just entirely too much hatred on here, much of it stemming from the fact that it’s now viewed as uncool to speak of any contribution this family, its’ members, etc. might have tried to make to this country. I don’t think people here have direct hang-ups with the Kennedys; I think they just have hang-ups in general. Warts and all, this is a family, despite some media induced mythic stature both created by Joe Sr., and continued to this day. They’ve lost members, most at too early an age, and some of it was not always as reckless as those who hate them would want the rest of us to believe, and while one could argue back & forth all day about Ted or Jack or Bobby, etc., I don;t think the Kennedy family was ever out to screw the American people. That honor may very well go to the more recent “dynasties” we see today. It’s very easy to bust Caroline’s chops, because of her name and lineage, but by all indications, she’s a pretty sharp, educated woman, and if it’s going to come down to experience, look who just got elected? So, that’s a weak argument.
By h ryder
December 5, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this
If H. Clinton had any compassion she would be leading the naming of the woman she steamrolled for the nomanation which lead to her election to U.S. Senate. Nita Loye, Really not certain of the spelling. The odds of such occurring are probably about infinite to one as Mrs. Clinton has “moved on, since that is in the past”.
By Embarrassed For You
December 5, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this
God will judge you in His own way and in His own time for your hateful, vengeful and corrupt thoughts and words. HE will have the LAST WORD…Not You.
By Boots
December 5, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this
The more I read the AJC blogs and vents the more I’m convinced that we’re sharing space with a scary number of ignorant and stupid people.
Some of those responding to this piece shouldn’t be allow to reproduce —- their DNA must be contained.
By Joe Jr.
December 5, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this
She’s eminently qualified for the job. And most of you know it. Those of you who are mad, you’re not mad because she’s a Kennedy and she’s bad. You’re p** because you haven’t got it that GOOD! I can tell you this, she’s wayyyyy more qualified and believable than that cash stuffed envelope taking crook Sucksby and his crew of criminals. Go Gov. Patterson, appoint Caroline to the job! Nobody cares what a bunch of beer swilling,tatooed, bald headed right wing skinheads from Georgia think anyway!!!!
By RTW
December 5, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
Just read that Obama amassed $740 million for his campaign and has only $30 million left. What about Main Street you hypocrite! This is the biggest indictement against you Dems. Want to help the common man? BS! $710 million spent to win the campaign. No. you just bought it! And you think the money raised is a mandate. It just shows that your platform of inclusiveness is crap. Don’t you think the money could be spent better somewhere else? Don’t give me the war cost arguement. This is disgraceful! And he wants to tax the rich. Spread the wealth around. What a joke.
By mrdonut
December 5, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
Instead of all you knuckleheads out there comparing citizen Caroline’s lack of political experience to Governor Sarah Palin’s, try a more suitable comparison, like Caroline’s lack of political experience to President-elect Obama’s lack of political experience. Their you have a match. The only notable achievement either of them have accomplished thus far is Obama is the President-elect and Caroline is the daughter of one.
By RTW
December 5, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this
Oh, instead of contributing to Obama’s campaign. How about paying your mortgage, you lightweights!
By Mary Jo Kennedy
December 5, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
Appoint her. Kennedy’s do not have a good shelf life anyway. Teddy is lucky. If history proves the seat will be vacant soon anyway and it will always be held by some democrat plutocrat. So, it really doesn’t matter.
By dkenthdirt
December 5, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this
All I have to say is……..YIKES!!!!! Oh, and thank God for football.
By Bill
December 5, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this
If any of you are really interested, Caroline Kennedy has lived most of her adult life in New York.
By Roger Salz
December 5, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this
The above nasty defamatory comments reflect on the ignorance of red necks who can be found in some quarters of this town. Caroline Kennedy has contributed a lot more to society than most, so lighten up! Just because she is a Democrat doesn’t maker her a criminal.
With the departure of George Bush, the Age of Stupidity is over, so smarten up folks.
By Salz Balz
December 5, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this
If it is so bad, Roger, move? Yes? You can catch a flight out of Dead Mayor Int’l anytime. Or take Greyhound. Or hoof it. Or drive a hybrid. But by all means leave and spare yourself the suffering.
By JasonV
December 5, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this
What is her qualifications and if she has the credentials and the NY people want her, then go for it.
By AtlantaTarHeel
December 5, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this
Setting partisan allegiances aside, Ted Kennedy is the most influential member of the US Senate because he routinely reaches across the aisle to sponsor legislation with even the most conservative Republicans — such as Orrin Hatch, a close personal friend of Kennedy’s — on matters for which they can agree. If you don’t believe me, go back and look at the reaction of the Senate Republicans when it was announced that he had a brain tumor. They were every bit as devastated as the Democrats, and it showed. Until we can elect more members who are capable of finding common ground with their political opponents, our national government will remain in a state of gridlock on the most pressing issues of our time.
As for Caroline, she possesses the qualities that we voters always say we want — smarts, humility, empathy, a passion for public service. She has spent the past few years working as the mayor’s advocate for the NYC school — a job took because she cares about public educaiton, and she has the skills to make positive change. Her profile is much more preferable than some career politician who watches polls obsessively and thinks that his time in office is about himself instead of the public that he serves.
By Plontz Farellston
December 5, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
Ted Kennedy should have been prosecuted for vehicular manslaughter. John and Robert Kennedy were w******* chasers.
Poor Caroline had nothing to do with all that. If she wants to be a Senator, let her pound sand.
By Soggy John-John
December 5, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this
Know why Bobbie & Jacky didn’t want a proper autopsy of Caroline’s dead daddy? He had V.D.
Yes, the sainted dyck-head of Camelot was a venerally diseased wretch.
You people ned to get over this kennedy worship!
By Astraea
December 5, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
What’s wrong with a nice person being in the Senate? I know we have a strict rule against that here in Georgia since the reign of Saxby started, but… Is the NY seat in question reserved for people who let their best friends go to prison for them? Google “Susan McDougall.”
By CD
December 6, 2008 4:11 AM | Link to this
Ladies and Gentlemen, what is happening to us? I am reading these blogs and it is amazing to me how we are treating each other worst than animals, WHY??? We are all humans with FREE wills and as such there will be disagreements. More importantly than that let us ALWAYS remember the things that binds us all together, our HUMANITY. We are all human beings and we all want love and happiness in our lives. We want our children to be wiser, more successful, and to achieve and experience more than us. This gives us joy and adds pleasure to our life, these are just some of the many things that we have in common as humans. As Americans we have alot more joys and privileges than most other humans. So all this partisanship, divisiveness, and spewing of hate because of politics is definitely UNAMERICAN. OUR FOUNDING FATHERS DIFFERED ON many issues yet they did not despise one another or show open contempt for those whose thoughts were different. Let us not forget we are the people and we have the power, so if you think Caroline is not a good choice why dont you write the NY governor and advise him so, or let him know if she is a good choice. i honestly dont think that we have to step on each other, ridicule a deceased former President to make our points. This is the present, it is a gift, please let us use the time wisely and try to solve our issues like only Americans can, TOGETHER. Partisanship is not the big immediate issue, getting America back to work and growing our economy is. Lets help each other in our time of uncertainty and put our differences to the side….thank you and i think that a 6 month period of all Americans not paying individual income tax nor social security tax would go a long way to jump start our economy.
By yankee
December 6, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this
Why do the 10% wack jobs around here do 90% of the posts? No job, no life, anyone got an idea? It’s the same all day every day no matter what the subject.
By Sarom
December 6, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this
The caption under the photo could read “Dumb and Dumber!” New York may be full of Yankees, but not even they deserve Caroline Kennedy as one of their senators!
By Another Dead kennidy
December 6, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
Let her have it. Praise be the CURSE!
By M
December 6, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
Did you expect anything different? If it will get popular votes, the Dems seem to be doing it. Caroline Kennedy has no business in the Senate - she should not take the place of a legitimate hard-working candidate who would not have a chance simply because of the family name. If she isn’t so intent on keeping her status as Kennedy and taking advantage of ‘lucky sperm’, then why doesn’t she use her husbands name - no, it’s just ego, isn’t it? What could her experience bring to the Senate that was any more valuable than mine or anyone else? She should have to provide solid qualifications - just like anyone else. I can’t wait for Michelle Obama to be appointed to some expensive, failed, cause such as health care - the same way Hillary was. What are they going to hand over to Bill Clinton to pay for his ‘support’? Some office with lots of interns? And now we’re hearing about Shirley Franklin - who would have guessed? When will Obama finish paying off other Dems for his job???
By Where's Joe been
December 6, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
Since when has Mr. Obama decided to let Joe “Gaffeman” Biden out of the basement. I haven’t seen “Plugs” since the big election. Nice to see that he is still around. He is the single greatest source of comedy in the free world. Now if Mr. Obama will just let him speak.
By FaceCop
December 6, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
I just saw a picture of her mug on the Teevee and she needs to take some of that hidden, untaxed Kennedy money (look off shore to find it) and go to the cosmetic surgeon. She looks old.
By m
December 6, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
Isn’t anybody going to speak up for the people who should be getting appropriate representation? * Think about it!! What about the citizens of New York - don’t they deserve someone who will look out for their interests? How would you feel if they had dragged her down here to ‘represent’ us? Just how much would we be getting out of the bargain? Bragging rights?* I pay too much in taxes to accept bragging rights for some name - I was someone who knows me and my concerns and will work to address them - and handing over that responsibility to someone who wants the position for vanity or selfish concerns is just plain wrong!
By M
December 6, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this
She should only be considered if she currently lives in that district. How would you feel if she was dragged down here to ‘represent’ us? What would we get out of it? Bragging rights - that’s about all I pay too much in taxes to accept bragging rights over proper representation and I do not believe she would be able to do an appropriate job.
By N
December 6, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
M, it is a Senate seat. She just needs to reside within the state. I understand your what you are trying to say, but your government school education is getting in the way.
By ron
December 6, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
Caroline Kennedy has lived in New York since she was 6 years old. She has worked for the New York School System for years at an annual salary of $1.00. The people of New York would be very LUCKY to have this woman as their senator.
By trusslady
December 6, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
Everytime I read comments such as those posted today, I am more and more embarassed that I once bragged about being from Georgia. I used to tell people that Georgians weren’t ignorant, inbred, rednecks but intelligent, thoughtful and caring. God, how could I have been so delusional.
By Rarl Kove
December 6, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this
Trusslady is upset. It is not nice to pick on democrat legacy hacks. Meanwhile, it is perfectly O.K. to call a republican, any republican, racist, ignorant, homophobic, warring, and the rest. You libs need to get a thicker skin. It will be a long 8 years if you don’t.
By Mike D
December 6, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this
Let us just hope it is four, Rarl.
By Will Jones - Atlanta
December 6, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this
Those knocking Caroline Kennedy aren’t of Georgia: Our State has an ancient bias against fascists, and those speaking ill of John Kennedy’s daughter serve the same Anti-Christ Fifth Column faction whose treason killed her father to send us to die for the pope in Vietnam. Roman Catholic fascists aren’t from Georgia or welcome here.
As if the U.S. Senate could be any worse…letting Bush2 get away with 9/11 (Viz. “The New Pearl Harbor,” Griffin, PhD).
Bush1 (Hitler’s banker, Knight of Malta Prescott Bush’s son) and Nixon (Prescott Bush’s protege) used the Roman Catholic, Knight of Malta-led CIA (‘Hunt v. Liberty Lobby’ Jury judgment) to murder our Commander-in-Chief six weeks after his NSAM263 Vietnam withdrawal order was issued. The AG had already cut orders and the units shipped to Guam were immediately shipped back “in-country” after Dallas.
This “division” is Treason and Misprision of Treason.
One Nation, One Creed, One G-d.
Death for Treason.
Obama is just a start.
Prepare for war against the Tories once more Patriots. “Our” Blood is in question. The Tree of Liberty still requires the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Does calling oneself “American” make it true? The time for proof approaches.
Caroline Kennedy in ‘16: The First Female President of the United States (Bushes and Nixon aren’t “men” nor does any true man support traitors).
Jeffersonian Exegesis
By RTW
December 7, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this
Will Jones: Huh?
By 911 was not an inside job
December 7, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
Will Jones is nuts. Please do not attempt to communicate with him. He is one of the wacko 9/11 loons. You know, the fire never melt steel types. Think Rosie O’Donnell.
By Will Jones
December 8, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
Why is so much evil visited upon Our Nation? There is but One G-d. The same Creator inspired the Founders’ Annuit Coeptis motto of Our Creed, now forgotten by so many.
Novus Ordo Seclorem, yet over forty percent voted for one cursed with a mongoloid as if Grace itself were unknowable, or to be mocked.
Did they only vote against Obama because of the color of his skin though E Pluribus Unum is a truth from G-d and The Founders’?
Now “rich” “men” who have given us the 9/11-committing, draft-dodging closet-queen, whose father killed John and Martin, whose grandfather was the money conduit from the American papist collection plate, to the author of “I Paid Hitler,” and whose family has fronted for the Vatican-banker Rockefellers who built Standard Oil and Roman Catholic “Big Oil” on unredressed murder and arson, tell us they need our fresh printed money on Wall Street - to continue the patently unconstitutional Fed’s fiat-money fractional banking scam President Kennedy tried to arrest (EO11,100) - and in Detroit because we don’t buy the cars they build.
There is but One G-d. Evil does not befall individuals or nations for no reason.
We must expiate our tolerated sins by bringing justice and truth to those who see the People as their beast of burden: Death for Treason.
May G-d bless America once more.
Jeffersonian Exegesis
By Denise
December 8, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
“By glenn129
All of you Palin haters fail to admit she is govenor of Alaska, and the people up there love her. What has Caroline done except gone to cocktail parties, and funerals?”
Caroline obtained a REAL education, which is something Palin obviously neglected to do!