Originally posted by spacedoubt
The only thing that will matter is if Main Stream Media likes the way "Caroline Kennedy" rolls off the tongue.
There seems to be a totally mixed reaction to her in the MSM that I watch. Peggy Noonan (who sees Kennedy as a bit of a "Princess Diana") made a
great point this morning. We all know Kennedy hasn't publicly voiced her views on specific issues - and that matters. To many people, being "a
Kennedy" isn't enough. It wouldn't be enough for me to vote for her, but I don't think it should be held against her, either.
And many assume that because she supported Obama, we automatically know where she stands on political issues. But as Noonan said, we want to know
how she came to her views. We want to know how they were formed. What's behind her? Where's her substance?
And besides, I supported Obama, too, and I don't share all his views... not by a long shot.
We also have to remember that she's not up for election. It's not like the people are going to decide this one. In 2 years, yeah, but not now.
It has become a bit of an interesting story. And I still don't have an opinion as to whether or not she'd be a good Senator. Of course, I don't
know that Cuomo would either, and it's not my state, so I don't have a big stake in it.
Edit to add: And one more thing. If this was Robert Kennedy Jr., I think people would just accept him wanting to be a Senator and never ask a second
question. His name would be an asset. Of course, he wants to get into politics. But because Caroline is a woman, she has to undergo the freaking
inquisition. I've heard that the job is "HARD", like she's a fragile flower... For that reason, I kind of hope she gets it and shows them all up!
Edit #2:
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
I'm beginning to think that she's imminently qualified.
And eminently qualified, as well! :blush:
[edit on 18-12-2008 by Benevolent Heretic]