Replacing Senator Clinton

[red states rule]

As this oped proves, the liberal media will not question Caroline's lack of experience as they did Gov Palin

What a difference a "D" at the end on ones name can make


Editorial
Replacing Senator Clinton

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The list of mentioned possibilities already reads like a state Democratic Party caucus: Attorney General Andrew Cuomo; Congressman Brian Higgins of Buffalo; Thomas Suozzi, the Nassau County executive; Caroline Kennedy; William Thompson, the city comptroller; Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand of Hudson; and Adolfo Carrión, the Bronx borough president, to name a few.

There is nothing wrong with this roster, as long as Mr. Paterson picks the best, not the most politically advantageous.

The governor has said he will take some time to choose, and Senator Clinton has said she will not officially step down until confirmed as secretary of state. That will be after Jan. 20. These extra weeks mean that Mr. Paterson has time to expand his search beyond the usual political suspects.

He could consider the presidents of Cornell or Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute or CUNY. What about tapping into the business world in these particularly rocky economic times? What about a scientist or a doctor to help find a better way of keeping Americans healthy? New York State is chock-full of talent. This is a great chance for Mr. Paterson to use some of it wisely.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/opinion/07sun3.html

[actsnoblemartin]

what me surprised?


As this oped proves, the liberal media will not question Caroline's lack of experience as they did Gov Palin

What a difference a "D" at the end on ones name can make


Editorial
Replacing Senator Clinton

snip

The list of mentioned possibilities already reads like a state Democratic Party caucus: Attorney General Andrew Cuomo; Congressman Brian Higgins of Buffalo; Thomas Suozzi, the Nassau County executive; Caroline Kennedy; William Thompson, the city comptroller; Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand of Hudson; and Adolfo Carrión, the Bronx borough president, to name a few.

There is nothing wrong with this roster, as long as Mr. Paterson picks the best, not the most politically advantageous.

The governor has said he will take some time to choose, and Senator Clinton has said she will not officially step down until confirmed as secretary of state. That will be after Jan. 20. These extra weeks mean that Mr. Paterson has time to expand his search beyond the usual political suspects.

He could consider the presidents of Cornell or Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute or CUNY. What about tapping into the business world in these particularly rocky economic times? What about a scientist or a doctor to help find a better way of keeping Americans healthy? New York State is chock-full of talent. This is a great chance for Mr. Paterson to use some of it wisely.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/opinion/07sun3.html

[Kathianne]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/07/caroline.kennedy.senate/?iref=mpstoryview


Caroline Kennedy, who spent most of her life looking to steer clear of the spotlight, is capping off a year of unusually public -- and political -- activity with interest in the Senate seat that would be vacated by Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton.

And her interest in that seat could mean the continuation of a Kennedy legacy in the Senate that began 56 years ago with the election of her father, John F. Kennedy, as the junior senator from Massachusetts.

Her uncle Edward has represented Massachusetts in the Senate for more than four decades. Her uncle Robert served as junior senator from New York from 1965 until he was assassinated in 1968.

"Remember, [Clinton's] seat in the Senate was once held by Robert Kennedy," CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider said Saturday. "Her other uncle, Ted Kennedy, is ill right now. If [New York Gov. David] Paterson appoints Caroline Kennedy to the Senate, it means there could be a Kennedy staying in the Senate for quite a long time."

Paterson confirmed to CNN Saturday that Caroline Kennedy called and "asked a few questions" but did not express interest in the seat.

"I am sure if she's interested, she'll call back, but I'm not going to rate any of the candidates or talk about perspective candidates. It just adds speculation to the speculation," Paterson said.

But one Democratic source close to the Kennedy family said Caroline Kennedy "is interested to say the least" about discussing the Senate vacancy. The source said Kennedy has asked a tight circle of family friends and political advisers for advice.

A second source, who has knowledge of Kennedy's conversation with Paterson, tells CNN that Kennedy reached out to inquire about the responsibilities and impact such a move would have if she were selected by the governor to fill the position....

[red states rule]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/07/caroline.kennedy.senate/?iref=mpstoryview

So in this case, the liberals do not care about experience - they care about Kennedy legacy?

OK, have Caroline open the Ted Kennedy Driving and Swimming School

[actsnoblemartin]

legacy, is always most important, need i remind you of senator strum thurmond 100, who was still serving

gotta be fair, but yeah, why should i be shocked, its american politics were talking about

:coffee:


So in this case, the liberals do not care about experience - they care about Kennedy legacy?

OK, have Caroline open the Ted Kennedy Driving and Swimming School