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| 2008-12-18 |
| Caroline Kennedy finished her daylong upstate "listening tour" this afternoon eager to answer a few questions after a more than 30-minute session with Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown. On the questions regarding her qualifications and why she wants to be New York's next junior U.S. senator, she cited growing up in a family devoted to public service and the difficult times facing the country. "First of all I've spent a lifetime growing up around public policy issues and public service is something I'm proud of in the family tradition," she said. "It's something that I've always wanted to do. I'm doing it...for you peons. "I've worked in New York City public schools, I've written books on the Constitution, I've raised my family and now it's time, I think, with the problems we have, for me to be able to step forward and do more," she said in the outer office of Brown's City Hall quarters. She said her campaigning in the last year for President-elect Barack Obama provided her with insights into the needs of the nation and New York State. "I've spent a lot of time in communities that are struggling with the same kinds of issues and obviously New York State is hit harder than most," she said. "I saw really the need for people who are strong advocates who have relationships in Washington and I would do everything I can." And without prompting, the daughter of slain president John F. Kennedy said she realizes how blessed she is to have a recognizable name. "I know that I'm fortunate to be in a position where people know who I am and I want to put that to work," she said, explaining that she now feels her time has come to become a public official. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #15 She'll be one of one hundred votes, Broadhead6, about as effective as Senator John F. Kerry of blessed memory. For that matter, how much effect had the former junior senator from Illinois do before he retired from the halls of Congress? Although I do admit that last will have more impact in the new position he plans to take in January... |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2008-12-18 21:20 |
| #14 I hope you're right TW. For all of us. |
| Posted by: Broadhead6 2008-12-18 21:15 |
| #13 Agree TW. don't for get the Harrisons, Wm H. and grandson Benjy. And the Udalls, Kennedys of the west. Agree Frank. Mrs. Schlossberg is a twit. And who can pronounce the name sober? |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2008-12-18 20:52 |
| #12 IMHO - she's a twit who couldn't win the seat in an election and shouldn't be given it as a celebrity award. Drudge has a link to a story re: her voting habits. She couldn't be bothered, half the time |
| Posted by: Frank G 2008-12-18 20:46 |
| #11 Pooh. Political dynasties are as much a tradition in this country as Party Machines in the cities. More, actually. Remember the two presidents Adam: John and John Quincy? The beloved Roosevelt cousins? The Taft family, who have contributed several Ohio governors and a president? Former Vice President Quayle who, as I recall, inherited his father's senate seat? How many Rockefellers went into politics? I'm sure many of you can recite example local to your area. Given enough time, though, a family's contribution general degenerates into their own version of Caroline Kennedy, after which it peters out. So dear Ms. Kennedy going after that senate seat is actually rather a good sign. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2008-12-18 20:39 |
| #10 I might be 50 yrs off, in any case the eventual sacking by the Ostrogoths (aka modern day libtards, muzzys and other assorted degenerates) is on the way unless there is a cultural or tax revolution. Firearms optional but not un-welcomed afaic. |
| Posted by: Broadhead6 2008-12-18 20:14 |
| #9 Re #4 You hit the nail on the head. From ahistorical perspective the political family dynasties are frightening. Additionally, politics are now for sale to the highest bidder...Illinois Governor is a piker compared to the Kennedys... |
| Posted by: borgboy 2008-12-18 15:23 |
| #8 I love the super rich when they claim to know our pains. They never were unemployed, they ask themselves how to pay for the basics, but they "understand" it. What a bunch of b--l s--t. |
| Posted by: lena 2008-12-18 15:13 |
| #7 Not quite there yet: Overspending - check Hiereditary Gov Offices - check Overburdoning taxes, complete amnesty citizenship to increase the tax base (with the side effect that people no longer had to work to be Roman and therefore the core culture was diluted)?? |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2008-12-18 15:13 |
| #6 explaining that she now feels her time has come to Fixed it for ya! Never thought I would see the day, but I gotta give Hillary at least some credit. She at least went through an election. Sweet Caroline is too delicate, apparently. |
| Posted by: Cornsilk Blondie 2008-12-18 09:46 |
| #5 Isn't there a horse somewhere that can be appointed to the Senate? (Technically, John Kerry does not count.) |
| Posted by: ed 2008-12-18 09:36 |
| #4 we are Rome, circa 400 a.d. |
| Posted by: Andy Ulusoque aka Broadhead6 2008-12-18 09:30 |
| #3 "It's something that I've always wanted to do." How about running in an actual election then? I hate twits looking for appointments. |
| Posted by: Spot 2008-12-18 08:37 |
| #2 Jeeze Louise, Joe! Yer scaring me something bad.....ya gotta back off, buddy. I feel the walls closin'in, and the ceiling's comin' down. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2008-12-18 01:03 |
| #1 See also FREEREPUBLIC > CAROLINE 2016!? POTUS Candidate = POTUS? Caroline Kennedy, that is!? ALso, CHELSEAAA-A-A...... |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2008-12-18 00:53 |