Ted Kennedy's wife good fit for Senate seat, say pols (PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!)

NY Daily News ^ | 8/31/2009 | Michael Saul

[tobyhill]

Vicki Kennedy should be considered as a potential interim replacement for her late husband in the U.S. Senate, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle said Sunday.

"I think Vicki ought to be considered," Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said on CNN's "State of the Union."

"She's a very brilliant lawyer. She's a very solid individual," Hatch said of Sen. Edward Kennedy's widow. "She certainly made a difference in Ted's life, let me tell you. And I have nothing but great respect for her."

Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), a close friend of Ted Kennedy, said he too would be supportive of Vicki Kennedy if she wanted the job. So far, she's told friends she's not interested.

[palmer]

"She's a very brilliant lawyer. She's a very solid individual," Hatch said

She's rich. Hatch is worth between 15 and 42 million.

[freebilly]

Is Hatch mentally ill...?

[Buckeye Battle Cry]

Somebody needs to tell Hatch to shut the hell up. He’s becoming the Mormon Jesse Jackson. If there’s a camera nearby and a microphone he’s in front of it. He is milking Teddy’s death for all he can.

[kingattax]

could someone please stick a sock in orrin hatch’s stupid mouth ?

[BigCinBigD]

It will never stop, till a stop is put to it.

[bergmeid]

They all need to go. Every last one of them. What an utter joke this is.

[tobyhill]

I've had enough hearing the Kennedy name. They've spent decades ruining this country and now is time to quit hearing their names. If she is appointed then most certainly with the idiots in Massachusetts she will be their for life.

[gov_bean_ counter]

"good fit for Senate seat"?

2 and 1/2 ax handles at least...

[samtheman]

Hatch is a moron.

[gov_bean_ counter]

Borin’ Orrin needs to just go away...

[tet68]

Where is this drive for familial continuity coming from?!!!

This is just as wrong as every other instance. Follow the
Frakin LAW! Or is it only good enough for the proles?

Hatch disgusts me, this is nothing more than political
toadyism at it’s worst.

Baaaah. I’d say more but then I’d be banned!

[ClearCase_guy]

So many people seem to love the idea of royalty. On the one hand, you have peasants who need to be ruled. On the other hand, you have certain families which are just better than other families, and they deserve to inherit all the political power so that they can tell us peasants what to do.

This is America?

[RoadKingSE]

They all need to go. Every last one of them. What an utter joke this is.

I'll bet the sentiment in Massachusetts and elsewhere across the fruited plain is near identical, "They all need to go. Except Kerry of course, he's okay." Or in Maryland, "They all need to go except Mikulski, she's okay." That's why all these turds (RINO's included) are Senators for life.

[Will88]

Just waiting for someone to suggest Caroline for another run at a senate seat. I’m sure she owns plenty of property in Massachusetts.

[cmj328]

"I think Vicki ought to be considered," Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said

Considered by whom? State law prohibits appointment of replacement senators.

Orrin, are you arguing that Mass. state law should be amended?

[toddausauras]

“They all need to go. Every last one of them. “

Yes. ALL of them. That way the message is clear. In 2012 there should be virtually brand new houses.

Actually who cares about the dems, just get rid of all the exisitng RINOS. They’re our worst enemies.

[jdfromny]

She’s just a good little socialist as Ted ever was...

[tobyhill]

Please NO, not Caroline again.

I'm so sick of these sobbing RINOs that instead of taking advantage of a golden opportunity would rather assist the Rats in their destruction mode.

What the GOP needs to point out is that without the care Kennedy got for his tumor he would have been dead 2 years ago.

[n230099]

"Considered by whom? State law prohibits appointment of replacement senators."

Exactly. These ill thought out comments by Hatch and others seem to imply that this is currently an option.

[9YearLurker]

He was expressly asked a hypothetical, but looky-here, the word from Boston is that she is “very much interested” in the seat—as is nephew Joe:

http://bostonherald.com/news/kennedy/view/20090831will_vicki_kennedy_fill_ted_kennedys_shoes/srvc=home&position=0

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

“”I think Vicki ought to be considered,” Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said”

Do you people in UTAH have a special RECALL Law? If not, there’s All the evidence you need to Pass one.

[EBH]

I read a Rasmussen poll just yesterday that claimed some 57% of the country wants to overturn congress. 70% if you asked Republicans.

If we as a country are serious about stopping these dynasty elections, then we need to start taking action now.

[cmj328]

Kennedy family members and friends are pitching both Vicki and Joe on a Senate bid.

In Massachusetts, democracy means choosing your favorite Kennedy.

[taxtruth]

The era is over for the lying,cheating,tax and spend bs liberals!There will be no NWO!

[Rummyfan]

"I think Vicki ought to be considered," Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said on CNN's "State of the Union."

Who the hell are Orrin Hatch and Chris Dodd to decide on whom should represent Massachusetts in the Senate? They should both, Hatch especially, STFU.

[cmj328]

I suppose they could both become Senator. Vicki on an interim basis, and Joe at the election.

[taxtruth]

I totally agree.The only way to get rid of a kennedy is they have to die and they think they are royalty when their alive.Those days are over.

[9YearLurker]

Yes, though if the interim bit won’t hold up in court, it could be a long-term prize. I could also see that clause being dropped for the widow, but not so easily for the nephew.

[taxtruth]

Hatch has always been a shill.He believes in the good ole boy network.

[vigilante2]

By their own law they need to have an election!

[saganite]

Is there even a provision in Mass. law allowing a temporary replacement pending a special election?

[AmericanInTokyo]

The essence of Collusive Imperial Government and Entrenched Corruption.

[BlueLancer]

I'm reminded of the recording of one of those Kennedy voice impressionists from the 60's and 70's. On one of the albums was a very very short cut that simply said ...

"Today is election day. VOTE! Vote for the Kennedy of your chioce, but VOTE!"

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RESISTOR

Swear allegiance to the flag, whatever flag they offer;
Never hint at what you really feel.
Teach the children quietly for, someday, sons and daughters
Will rise up and fight while we stood still.

Der Elite Møøsënspåånkængrüppen ØberKømmändø (EMØØK)

[supremedoctrine]

According to Rasmussen, 57% of America agrees that they all should go.
As Shakespeare said “’tis a consummation devoutly to be wished”.
It would be nice to raise a very large flag for all of them to see that would tell all of them JUST THAT.
But HOW to muster enough challengers?

[AmericanInTokyo]

I dont even recognize these people as Republicans anymore. They have SO sold out, SO gone over to the "dark side."

[HiTech RedNeck]

Why doesn’t he just Spectorize.

[taxtruth]

Hey,there is no law in Ma.because they just make it up as they go along.

[AmericanInTokyo]

It might have, uh, been, uh, Vaughn Meader, uh.

[RoadKingSE]

If we as a country are serious about stopping these dynasty elections, then we need to start taking action now.

Hey I'm all for cleaning house but the libs have gerrymandered themselves into safe districts coast to coast. I live in Maryland. Mikulski is up next fall. The only remote chance that she'll be unseated is if former Gov Erlich(R) runs. He's no prize. And there's no way Steny, Van Hollen, Cummings, or that whackjob Donna Edwards are going to get tossed out of the House. They've promised all the slackers big chunks of your paycheck and free healthcare.

[hometoroost]

The top three names I never want to hear again in politics are Kennedy, Clinton, and Bush. No more of anyone born that way or willing to sleep with one of them to get that way.

[Shane]

“They all need to go. Every last one of them. What an utter joke this is.”

You are absolutely correct. Nothing will change until every single one of these people have been thrown out of office. We have allowed a political class to develop, that only cares about their personal power and the money that can accumulate. Term limits is the only answer.

[snoringbear]

“Is Hatch mentally ill...?”

Maybe. But the real problem for Hatch is the photo of him with the chicken, metaphorically speaking of course. Apparently, Teddy had the copy and has passed it on to his spouse before his death...

[abb]

Vicki’s daddy.

http://www.tulanelink.com/tulanelink/reggie_box.htm
Judge Edmund M. Reggie, Former Tulane Board Member

http://www.reggiefamilyarchives.com/1761-Reggie-gets-120-days-at-home-in-bank-case.html
Judge Edmund M. Reggie Family Archives

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Reggie#cite_note-10
Edmund Reggie

[RGSpincich]

It’ll take three or four people to fill Kennedy’s seat.

[silverleaf]

Dear Lord, please let it stop with this dysfunctional family. Her father was a crook and she married an amoral scheming philanderer as a role model for her children.

Some resume.

[Vaduz]

“She’s a very brilliant lawyer,so are most of congress and senate WARNING-WARNING-WARNING.

[RU88]

I’m convinced that the Kennedy’s have some very rich dirt on Sen. Hatch.

[bert]

A pliant lass. She’ll do what ever you ask. No need to pay her, just ask and she’ll do what ever you want.

[bert]

A pliant lass. She’ll do what ever you ask. No need to pay her, just ask and she’ll do what ever you want.