Posted on 12/15/2008 11:37:59 AM PST by BGHater
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of an American political dynasty, has decided to pursue the United States Senate seat being vacated by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, a person told of her decision said on Monday.
The decision came after a series of deeply personal and political conversations, in which Ms. Kennedy, whom friends describe as unflashy but determined, wrestled with whether to give up what has been a lifetime of avoiding the spotlight.
Ms. Kennedy will ask Gov. David A. Paterson of New York to consider her for the appointment, according to the person told of her decision. The governor was traveling to Utica today and could not immediately be reached for comment.
If appointed, Ms. Kennedy would fill the seat once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy.
Ms. Kennedy has been making calls this morning to alert political figures to her interest.
Ms. Kennedy’s decision is likely to have a major impact on the governor’s considerations as he mulls who should succeed Mrs. Clinton. Already, some other Democrats have pointedly questioned her credentials for the job. United States Representative Gary Ackerman, a Queens Democrat, said last week that he did not know what Ms. Kennedy’s qualifications were, “except that she has name recognition — but so does J. Lo.”
Others, including Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg have praised her abilities.
Ms. Kennedy first telephoned the governor on Dec. 3 to inquire about the job, but Mr. Paterson described that conversation as “informational” and said it was clear that Ms. Kennedy had not decided whether she wanted to pursue the position.
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What on earth has she done ?
Name’s Kennedy?
Obviously qualified...
I am sure she has enough money to buy the seat from Hillary...
and in four years she will replace Joe Biden on the Democrat ticket.
“Representative Gary Ackerman, a Queens Democrat, said last week that he did not know what Ms. Kennedy’s qualifications were, “except that she has name recognition — but so does J. Lo.””
Carioline Kennedy-Chelsea Clinton 2016!
And what of RFK's son? Isn't he the next "royal" in line?
Founding Founders, please all roll clockwise in your graves this time. We apologize; we know why you all fought the king, but the tories still love monarchies for some stupid reason.
Some RATS think of food stamps and Section 8 as their entitlement.
For others, it’s a Senate seat.
Same song, different player.
Well Bill has certainly lost interest in it.
that would be my guess,they wouldn’t want Palin to have a chance.
Two things. She is a member of the lucky sperm club and named Kennedy. Next question?
Robert Jr. is brain damaged by apparent drug use and had the misfortune to be on TV a few weeks ago. I thought he was going to start drooling...
Is this legal? I mean are family members allowed to serve in the Senate concurrently?
She saw the movie “Camelot”.
I'm sure glad someone else has noticed. I've been saying that for a couple of years, and no one seems to believe me.
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