The Associated Press:
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.
However, Paterson is still cautioning that “It ain’t nothin’ till I calls it.”
I don’t support this choice.
From what I’ve seen, this is a BIG mistake.
Realistically, it would have to be either Kennedy or (Andrew) Cuomo (the latter mostly to stop him from trying to run a primary against Paterson).
I have no problem with Kennedy getting that Senate seat, she’ll be a strong progressive (I’ve been reading her interviews, and her policy positions, I’m very comfortable with her in office) and she’ll have no trouble winning election in 2010 and again in 2012.
Will it help Eric Massa’s reelection prospects for him to have to explain to his constituents why they should vote for Caroline Kennedy?
I’M OPPOSED, YOU KNOW, TO THIS PICK
Caroline Kennedy, you know, should not be appointed, you know, because it might, you know, lead many New Yorkers, you know, to wonder, you know, whether the smartest, most qualified, person is, you know, earning the position.
Being articulate, you know, is important, you know, in conveying whether, you know, you really understand the issues or, in fact, you are, you know, just voting how other Democrats are voting.
The more she talks, you know, the more chance there is, you know, that a Republican will win a special election. And that, you know, might not be such a good thing for Democrats.
Or maybe, you know, a Republican beating a quasi-monarch, you know, might be good for democracy.
You know?
ZWrite
2009:
Caroline Kennedy is appointed to the Senate. She writes a bill for education reform. The bill dies in committee.
2010:
Peter King runs against Caroline Kennedy. Caroline wins by only 53-47. Caroline wrongly interprets this as a need to be more centrist.
2016:
Caroline runs for President, with education reform as her signature issue. She loses the Democratic nomination.
2017:
The newly elected Democratic president gives Caroline a cabinet position. Her Senate seat is given to Chelsea Clinton.
I say give Kennedy the seat, put on your war-paint and get ready for a nasty 2010. This wishy-washy crap is doing more harm to NY Dems then just appointing her.