Caroline Kennedy Is Paterson's Choice: Officials, page 1

Caroline Kennedy Is Paterson's Choice: Officials

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Officials say the daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy will be the governor's choice to fill the New York Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Two people close to Gov. David Paterson tell The Associated Press they believe Caroline Kennedy will be his choice, but the governor cautions he's still looking.

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[edit on 2-1-2009 by Sestias]

It seems semi-official: Caroline Kennedy will be New York's next senator. She has lived in New York most of her adult life, so she's not just a transplant from Massachusetts using NY as a political opportunity.

In an earlier thread of mine, people debated her qualifications for the seat. Some people were for and some against based solely on the fact that she's a Kennedy.

Although she hasn't been a highly visible or much of a public person, she has had a lifetime of public service. That should be almost as important as holding an elected office.

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reply to post by Sestias

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Not qualified? Not Much of a Public Person? Unknown until recently? Reminds me of Obama, I personally think she will be a great Senator. Especially with what you stated a lifetime of public service and I agree 100% thats what all public officals should be required to perform, Public Services.

Awesome Star and Flag for you my friend.

reply to post by David9176

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They murdered her Dad and Uncle. Think about that for a moment...

I think Caroline knows how things work just like her Daddy and she is picking this time to come out in defense of his ideals.

Sure rich folks make politicians one way or another. But our Caroline is already rich...so I think she wants a better world for her kids. I think she has within her the essence of her Dad and an entire era that was derailed by violence and contempt.

It is only a couple of years and New Yorkers will put it to a vote. No one is more right for NY at this time than Caroline. So go girl!!!

reply to post by Leo Strauss

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Yeah, I agree 100%. Caroline will make a great Senator. I will look forward to following her progress.

reply to post by David9176

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Being poor isn't a guarantee that a person will be a good or even an honest public servant. It certainly might put them more in touch with the average wage-earner--Barack Obama has come from humble beginnings and I think that's an asset.

But being rich is not necessarily a sign of an evil-doer either. There are many rich people who are effective advocates for those less privileged, and many rich people who backed Obama in the last election. Most of the Kennedys have devoted their lives to the service of their country, and Caroline comes from that tradition.

Prejudice based solely on class is prejudice all the same.

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