Paterson Acknowledges Kennedy Lacks Experience
EmailABC News’ Eloise Harper reports: New York Gov. David Paterson, in an interview with WOR-AM’s “The Joan Hamburg Show,” said that Caroline Kennedy does have “minuses.”
But Paterson added that having Kennedy in the Senate seat that would be vacated if Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., is confirmed as secretary of state would be advantageous because of Kennedy’s relationship with President-elect Barack Obama.
“Caroline Kennedy obviously does have a tremendous relationship with the president and that’s certainly a plus,” he said. “She does not have much political, I mean legislative experience, which is a minus. She has pluses and minuses.”
Paterson has been receiving scrutiny from some local politicians for considering Kennedy as a candidate, including early comments from a New York congressman comparing former President John F. Kennedy’s daughter to "J-Lo" — i.e., singer and actress Jennifer Lopez.
On Dec. 15, Paterson announced that Kennedy had expressed interest in the seat, and the following day she embarked on a tour of upstate New York to meet with local politicians.
Kennedy received criticism for frequently saying “you know” and “um” in the round of local interviews she conducted.
On Thursday, Paterson said he still had more candidates to meet with, and that he still has not met with Kennedy, although they have spoken on the phone.
“I told her right after the State of the State Address, which I gave yesterday, that I’ll get together and sit down and talk to her along with a couple of other candidates,” Paterson said. “I’ve talked to about 10. There [are] about four or five more that I’m hoping to get to in the next week. And then I’ll make a decision on who’s the best candidate.”
Paterson joked, “It ain’t nothing until I calls it,” in reference to speculation tied to his deliberations.
Paterson said there is only one person deciding who will take this seat — himself — and he has said he will not name a replacement until after Clinton is sworn in as secretary of state.
Clinton’s confirmation hearings begin in the Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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What do you think was his first clue?
Posted by: Sluggo | January 8, 2009, 7:01 pm 7:01 pm
What do you think was his first clue? You know?
Posted by: Sluggo | January 8, 2009, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm
She is still “minus” the truth about her father’s killers.
http://michaelfury.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/head-shot/
Posted by: lancer | January 8, 2009, 7:12 pm 7:12 pm
PAY TO PLAY politics. Ted and Caroline endorsed Obama in return Caroline would get appointed to Hillary’s Senate seat.
OUTRAGEOUS..!!!!!
Posted by: CW | January 8, 2009, 7:12 pm 7:12 pm
Caroline Kennedy? Has this country gone completely nuts – You have to give her this – she sure has an ego to think for a second that she could do the job – when she never has had one. Our country is in trouble, why in hell would we give her the time of day?
OO I know smell the liberal press again. Why not cut to the chase and give it to the airhead Couric and be done with it.
What is happening in America – The gays want to call the shots now that they got Obama elected. The liberal are not liberal at all they hate everyone who a different opinion than theirs.
But trust the press they will do all they can to get this loser elected after all she is on the same level as they are. They all know what the great unwashed need.
Posted by: A CITIZEN | January 8, 2009, 7:20 pm 7:20 pm
Funny… the same “mainstream” media that ripped Sarah Palin for a total lack of qualifications to be vice-president (even though she is the sitting governor of a state) is virtually silent about Caroline Kennedy’s “you know,” qualifications (or TOTAL lack thereof) to be a US Senator.
Hmmmmm, I wonder why this is the case???
Posted by: Steve | January 8, 2009, 7:21 pm 7:21 pm
Caroline is the right choice.
Posted by: rightbehind | January 8, 2009, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
Her diction is very much like Sarah Palin’s, that’s why I find it puzzling that Republicans would oppose her nomination.
Posted by: smith | January 8, 2009, 7:25 pm 7:25 pm
you know…it reeks of entitlement…you know
Posted by: boxcar | January 8, 2009, 7:33 pm 7:33 pm
Because qualifications and diction are not the same thing. Implying that a governor and Carry Kennedy have remotely similar qualifications requires the “suspension of reality”. …of course you obviously helped elect a 47 year old junior senator to President of the nation with the worlds largest economy and only remaining super power…so judging experience is not your thing! LOL
Posted by: Steve | January 8, 2009, 7:36 pm 7:36 pm
An unelected governor “appoints” an inexperienced heiress for senate in the most consequential state in the union. This is even worse than any banana republic could have come up with. God save us. Americas butt has been exposed.
Posted by: eezzyy | January 8, 2009, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm
Experience?
Anyone new to the Federal Senate will be inexperiece. Unless they pick an Ex Senator who was forced to resign due to unspeakable behavior. Or someone who retired. Or someone who passed away.
How many of the current Senators had no experience in Washington when they were selected. How many of the current Senators only had state, county or city experience in government. Some of the best Senators came out of the private sector, that is No experience with the Federal government at all.
So what is this really about?
Posted by: Angel | January 8, 2009, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm
PAY TO PLAY POLITICS. Ted and Caorile endorsed Obama in return for Hillary’s Senate seat. CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN…
Posted by: CW | January 8, 2009, 7:50 pm 7:50 pm
Clearly, 2008 was the year when qualifications and credentials became passe. I’m looking forward to running my pet dog for Congress in 2010. In addition to having demonstrated loyalty and trustworthiness, he’s rescued people and other animals from fires and hurricanes. He also instinctively knows the difference between real and fake and what’s good for me and my friends. But what I most like about him is that he isn’t all bark and no bite. Not my dog. My dog will bite the as* off of anyone who tries to pull a funny on his watch, and I just think that’s really what America needs now in Washington … a well-mannered dog who will not hesitate to bite the hand (and other body parts) off of the hands that try to feed him bull.
Posted by: Rob | January 8, 2009, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm
Glad to know Governor Patterson is taking this seriously. She’s not ready yet. Um’s and I knows have proven that. We know she’s smart but you need experience in the real world.
Posted by: t42 | January 8, 2009, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm
Finally, even NY-D. Gov. Paterson acknowledges, too that Caroline Schlossber is lack of Experience. PERIOD. GOOD BUY CAROLINE, SEE Y 2010
Posted by: Jung -NY | January 8, 2009, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
Caroline Kennedy is not qualified for the job. Period. The woman is not even qualified to shine shoes. She is totally inept.
Posted by: joshfisher | January 8, 2009, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
Paterson said she qualifies because, you know, she is a friend of Obama, you know.
Posted by: CW | January 8, 2009, 8:16 pm 8:16 pm
I have always like Caroline but I have to confess I was turned off after hearing her speak in lenght. Surprised since she attended Harvard. I was so annoyed by the constant “you know”, I taught it was just me who didn’t didn’t like it, but obviously others picked up on it also. Wow…I don’t agree that reason she says that very often is because of entitlement. To me people who abuse that sentiment show below average intelligent and someone who obviously doesn’t know. I’m begining to wonder if she herself wrote her books. Her vocabulary is very poor, considering she went to an ivy league college. Even someone who attends a community college has more extensive vocabulary than Caroline. I wasn’t impressed, but it could be nerves. Just not impressed after hearing her last lenghty speech. Every other word was you know, you know, no Caroline we don’t know if you can’y fill in a sentence. But whatever, still think she’s decent person.
Posted by: zorra | January 8, 2009, 8:23 pm 8:23 pm
Just because she is a Kennedy doesn’t imply she has good judgement . Just look at Ted Kennedy.
Posted by: Brian | January 8, 2009, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm
The gov. of NY wants the support of the Kennedy family and their money for his reelection. End of story
Posted by: BZ | January 8, 2009, 8:34 pm 8:34 pm
What does it matter if she has the experience or not? I mean look at our next President…. DO you really think our country cares if anyone in office has experience after Obama was voted in?
Posted by: JKO | January 8, 2009, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm
I think we should put all of the partisan politics aside and concentrate on fixing this country. I am sick of sideline critics who attack anyone with the energy and guts to seek public service in this country. Public servants don’t do it for the money, for sure, and they sacrifice their privacy forever. So, those of you who are so critical of Obama, the Clintons or the Kennedys, put up or shut up. Get involved verses criticizing.
Posted by: Christine | January 8, 2009, 8:59 pm 8:59 pm
Caroline Kennedy is clean (in a political sense), she is too nice (that may be her disqualification as she will thrown in to shark bowl), she is intelligent she is not buying her seat, she is a good fund raiser for good causes, she is an accomplished lawyer, an author of books and knows the history of this country very well and she is familiar with government. She is probably one of the handful of New Yorkers who has not swindled the rest of the country. Maybe Paterson is right she may not be a good fit amongst career politicians, crooks, perverts, turncoats, big spenders, adulterers, earmarkers etc and she will be a breath of fresh air in the senate that needs a rejuvenation. Gov. Patterson don’t hesitate, give the vacant senate seat (whenever that happens) of a dynamic and able madam secretary of state designate Sen. Hillary Clinton to another distinguished gracious woman and daughter of one of the finest presidents of the last century who gave his life to the nation he loved. Gov. Patterson you may ask is she ready and I would say if not now then when and if not her then who.
Posted by: gjkotw01 | January 8, 2009, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm
PAY TO PLAY.
Ted and Caroline endorsed Obama in exchange for Hillary’s Senate seat. Paterson said that Caroline didn’t have experience but she was a friend of Obama’s. WHAT?? That means that Amy Carter is qualified to be Senator too..lol
Posted by: CW | January 8, 2009, 9:17 pm 9:17 pm
This admission means nothing. It just means that Schlossberg backers will now preface their arguments with “Despite her lack of experience…”
Posted by: Publius | January 8, 2009, 10:28 pm 10:28 pm
No experience. Just what this country needs is another politican-in-training. She hasn’t even held down a job that wasn’t given to her b/c she is a Kennedy. Seems like the Governor is trying to add to his re-election coffers early. Little Miss Caroline can do that in a big way.
How about giving the job to someone who can hit the ground running and doesn’t need the family name to pave the way???
Posted by: Marisa | January 8, 2009, 10:35 pm 10:35 pm
Chelsea needs to run in 2010 when she’s eligible and throw that vapid, inarticulate, 300 million dollar princess out of the seat if Paterson follows orders and gives it to her.
Posted by: MC EVANS | January 8, 2009, 10:44 pm 10:44 pm
There are pluses and minuses with Caroline but I like the idea of having another Kennedy in the Senate as Ted, in all likelihood, will not be in his seat very long. I’m sure he will get her up to speed with little effort. Caroline is intelligent and, I hope, very conscientious. She will learn the ropes quickly enough.
Posted by: two-cats | January 8, 2009, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm
You know…I wonder if the New York Times…you know …will give her the same scrutiny….you know……….. that Sarah Palin got…..you know…… about her experience…and perhaps saturday night live…you know…. will have another tina fey actor…you know….. to mock her about her lack of…you know …experience…but then the left does not recognize or acknowledge….you know….their own HYPOCRISY.
Posted by: centurion666 | January 8, 2009, 11:03 pm 11:03 pm
Maybe Steve, it was because Palin could have ended up as president and Kennedy would be a senator. You do know there’s a difference, right?
Posted by: JR | January 8, 2009, 11:07 pm 11:07 pm
We do not have a House of Lords in this country and for good reason. At least the Bush family members were ELECTED to office. This woman is unqualified in every sense of the word. Patterson should consider Andrew Cuomo who is qualified and has run successfully for elected office. If she wants to run in 2010 she can run then. Until that time, Patterson should respect his constituents and give them representation that reflects that respect.
Posted by: Paula | January 8, 2009, 11:58 pm 11:58 pm
Caroline Kennedy is a breath of fresh air. I think an excellent choice.
Posted by: Jean2 | January 9, 2009, 1:11 am 1:11 am
Caroline Kennedy is a couple of breaths of fresh air and I think she is a most excellent choice too!
Posted by: Cassandra WashingtonCa | January 9, 2009, 1:23 am 1:23 am
Other than New Yorkers the rest don’t don’t really care. For the person that said stop the nonsense against kennedy and shut up or get involved, he obviously doesn’t realize that others who want the seat, who have put up, won’t get the chance because of who her father was, so stop being smart ass, because people are involved, unfortunatly one has to have a famous name or be correct to fit in. There’s only a few theis country trusts, Obama being one person, but most elected officials still need to prove themselves. People have right to express reasons/ feelings as to why they would rather see someone else. i think she’s great, but I don’t like the implication that others hold second place to her because of her father’s accomplishments. What about those who have paid for an education? Does that mean anything. I bet she never had to work, and anyone with her inheritance would have time to study and right books, but than to be handed a senate seat is just appauling. It’s not about her as most people like her, it’s about what this message sends. We are still the USA and NOT the house of lords where seats are handed down to a select few. Public assistant my ###. This is more about ego, than public assistance. Why doesn’t she become head of a cherity, or teach in public school, or work face to face with the public. No, it’s the comfortable seat she seeks. whatever.
Posted by: zorra | January 9, 2009, 1:49 am 1:49 am
Its an insult to compare Caroline Kennedy to Jennifer Lopez. Jennifer lopez is an intelligent individual, a skilled accountant who worked her way up the hard was thorough life. She just happens to be an actress. Caroline Kennedy knows Senetaor Obama, thats all.
Posted by: karen | January 9, 2009, 2:23 am 2:23 am
What about Obama’s wife? Let’s get her in there and see what she can do. She is a talented lady.
Posted by: Marc | January 9, 2009, 2:38 am 2:38 am
“Ya know” certainly won’t hurt the image of the democratic senators. Many of them are below her level already. “Ya know”
Posted by: Mihann | January 9, 2009, 3:10 am 3:10 am
I have a daughter named Caroline (my youngest of three), and she’s a Senior in High School …………she’s worked 2 jobs since she was a freshman, helped out at the Salvation Army on a regular basis, is on the cheer squad, and has a keen sense of social and economic issues…………based on that alone, she’s much more qualified than Caroline Kennedy ………if my daughter just had the same last name and the support of the media, it would be a “shoe in” …….. or even a debate against the more qualified Caroline would be nice …….I’d put my money on my daughter :)
Posted by: Rick from CA | January 9, 2009, 3:27 am 3:27 am
caroline kennedy is the sarah palin of the democrats. caroline is wealthier than palin but palin is far more attractive. question is, will paterson have the stones, the spine, to pick best qualified or will he just cave into the kennedy horse manure?
Posted by: Lawrence | January 9, 2009, 3:43 am 3:43 am
I agree with the commenter who said Caroline Kennedy is the Democrat’s Sarah Palin. Although Sarah Palin is actually a better speaker and certainly has more experience. There are so many qualified people who could be named to this seat. Why in the world would Kennedy even be under consideration save the fact that she endorsed and cmpaigned for Obama? Give this seat to someone who deserves it and has not just sat passively on the sidelines her entire adult life.
Posted by: Grace | January 9, 2009, 6:27 am 6:27 am
Angel – In most cases, freshman Senators have some sort of legislative experience, whether it is in the House of Representatives, or their own state legislatures…. or at the very least, have held other political offices to which they were ELECTED. Here comes a woman with NO government experience, who thinks she can just waltz into Washington & do the job better than people who have been training for it their whole lives. This thing smells of Obama wanting an additional ally in the Senate.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | January 9, 2009, 6:31 am 6:31 am
This women has been around politics a lot longer then some would like to remember I’m not saying the kennedy family does not chat sports or weather at table What else would they talk about? Politics of course. Do you think she was unable to understand when that subject came up? It’s part of her family legacy. Palin was NEVER in the same league unless you care to count the returned wardrobe a few pieces may have been conservative enough for a real kennedy to consider wearing.
Posted by: faxbot88240 | January 9, 2009, 6:57 am 6:57 am
Caroline Kennedy is no where near Governor
Palins equal, This girl hasn’t got a clue as to what this country needs, ya know!
Posted by: hkdakota | January 9, 2009, 8:02 am 8:02 am
Christine…Thanks for the Laugh. “Politicians Don’t Do it For the Money.” That’s got to be the Funniest Statement I’ve heard in awhile, especially from a “Blind Lemming”. Just Wait til they Vote themselves an “Economic Bailout Raise” while most of us work 2 jobs and lose our homes. You do realize that they continue getting their salary($300,000/yr) for the rest of their lives, don’t you??
Posted by: Mpass86 | January 9, 2009, 8:15 am 8:15 am
One of the arguments in favor of Kennedy is tha she will be able to do things because she is close friends with Obama. But when you look at what Hillary Clinton was able to accomplish and bring back to NY as Senator, she was able to do all that without a close friendship with the current president. In other words, a good Senator should not need to depend on a personal relationship to get things accomplished.
Take away a personal relatonship with Obama (and let us remember that political frendships can be very transient) and there is really nothing to recommend about Kennedy. We need someone as Senator who is able to stand on her/his own two feet and able to do things without having to make a phone call to the Oval Office.
Posted by: Wendy Goodman | January 9, 2009, 8:31 am 8:31 am
Pay to play . Ted and Caroline endorsed Obama in exchange for Hillary’s Senate seat. Caroline K Scholssberg is NOT qualified to be Senator. Let the VOTERS decide…!!!
Posted by: CW | January 9, 2009, 8:41 am 8:41 am
It is extremely interesting how Governor Patterson finally admits to Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg’s lack of experience a day after Governor Palin’s interview surfaces where she admits to watching how the treatment of Ms. Schlossberg’s will vary from the treatment Governor Palin received. I don’t know of a direct connection, but it is still VERY interesting….
Posted by: MNResident | January 9, 2009, 8:46 am 8:46 am
Take a look at what “experienced” politicans have gotten our country into. If you want more of the same, then support political correctness and experienced politicans who are working for lobbyists instead of the people. If you feel that Washington is not representing your interests(as I do), then Caroline is a breath of fresh air. She is intelligent,cannot be bought off because she does not need the money, is squeaky clean, has written books on the constitution (which we need to get back to), and has worked very hard to raise millions for the public schools. To those of you who criticize the use of frequent “you knows,” all I can say is that I work with a lot of people who say “you know” and “I was like” a lot; however, they work hard, are very effective, help others, and do an excellent job. Do you want a hard worker who is effective or a polished orator? For those who are critizing her lack of work experience, did the thought ever cross your mind that not all work is done in a paying job. Have you raised millions for the public schools? I have not and would not know where to start. To those who are bad-mouthing her because her last name is Kennedy, I feel sorry for you. You will continue to do what you are doing, because apparently you are not going to take the time to do a little research about her, evaluate that research objectively, and come to your own conclusion. It is easier to hate or oppose her appointment because you hate the Kennedys in general or are hung up on this royalty idea and assume that her last name means that she has no qualifications.
Posted by: savethemiddleclass | January 9, 2009, 8:46 am 8:46 am
Its you know, staggering that, you know, someone who is, you know, so well, you know educated is so, you know poorly spoken.
Posted by: RR | January 9, 2009, 8:51 am 8:51 am
Any one out there who would hire these two?
Posted by: profm2 | January 9, 2009, 8:55 am 8:55 am
She has never held an elected seat…period. The media is handling her with kid gloves. Look what they did to Sarah Palin, who had extensive experience in her state.
Posted by: Angela | January 9, 2009, 9:00 am 9:00 am
It is amazing that Paterson, who was not elected himself will nominate Kennedy to the senate seat. I was shocked to hear her interview when she repeated the phrase “You Know” 47 times.
It is amazing that we now live in a country where merit no longer counts and where having a famous name is enough to be appointed a Senator.
Posted by: Another Senate Seat for Sale | January 9, 2009, 9:19 am 9:19 am
Burris is much more qualified then Caroline Kennedy, Her only qualification is her last name!
Posted by: hkdakota | January 9, 2009, 9:27 am 9:27 am
Her father weakened our position during the cold war by pulling our weapons out of Turkey. This is how he is credited with “navigating” us through the cuban missile crisis, but everyone forgets that he got us into the cuban missile crisis in the first place.
JFK also led this nation into Vietnam.
Her uncle bobby was implicated in marilyn monroe’s death
And finally, her great uncle teddy was a raging alcoholic who left his mistress to die in a watery grave in an accident that he caused. Instead of drinking scotch on his yacht, he should be in prison.
It’s safe to say America has had enough Kennedys for one millenium.
Caroline, your are not entitled to this senate seat. please go back home to your inhertied 100 million dollar fortune that was built up through illegal alcohol trade.
Posted by: dave | January 9, 2009, 9:28 am 9:28 am
Politics at it’s worst!!Her money and influence buying a senate seat while the media asks no questions…
Posted by: ynot | January 9, 2009, 9:35 am 9:35 am
Please no more lawyers in politics….
Posted by: JOE | January 9, 2009, 9:41 am 9:41 am
Let’s see — dining with lobbyists and saying yea or nay. One must have lots of experience doing that or one musn’t be a senator.
Posted by: Kitty Wilberforce | January 9, 2009, 9:47 am 9:47 am
Comparing Caroline Kennedy to Sarah Palin….c’mon! Caroline’s family name is enough to put her MILES ahead of Sarah. Paterson should appoint her for the remaining 2 yrs. Then she would have to run for election if she’s interested in remaining in the Senate. She is as worthy as Burris…maybe even more so. She has no political baggage which would have to be addressed IF she became a member of the Senate.
Posted by: Senior | January 9, 2009, 9:59 am 9:59 am
Nepotism; from the latin for nephew. Well, niece works too.
Posted by: LongT | January 9, 2009, 10:14 am 10:14 am
I really can’t believe some of the comment I’m reading. How can people slam someone by what they say. You know, is a saying alot of people say,its just a habit.
This is so petty. Are you the same people that listened to our current President? Did you ever listen to the hog wash he tried to make us believe?
Yet you voted him in not for four but eight years. Look what he did to this country. We are a disgrace to the rest of the world. Wake Up!!
Posted by: Marie | January 9, 2009, 10:23 am 10:23 am
Even a blind crack-happy-adulterous Governor can see she’s not qualified – but the MSM can’t?
Posted by: taxed2death | January 9, 2009, 10:40 am 10:40 am
“Caroline’s family name is enough to put her MILES ahead of Sarah”
I forgot that we live in the old class system of Europe. That comment is one of the dumbest ones I have read in a long time. I guess your right, people really are ENTITLED to things.
The Kennedys are a bunch of alcoholic, murdering, cheating snobs who made their fortune on boot-legging and corruption.
As for Sara Palin,nevermind that she on her OWN became a mayor, the head of the Energy Commsion of Alaska (which is a pretty big deal considering Alaska is one largest producers of energy in the US) and finally governor.
Caroline Kennedy is part of the lucky sperm club, let’s maker her a senator for it!
Posted by: dave | January 9, 2009, 10:40 am 10:40 am
Don’t believe the hype! Um. Nepotism is bad, even if it runs in the family, you know.
Posted by: Sylvai Johnsen | January 9, 2009, 10:49 am 10:49 am
Caroline is only trying to exact revenge on Andrew Cuomo by snatching the Senate seat from him. She got upset over his airing his wife’s shameless extramarital affair a few years ago. Andrew is married to Kerry Kennedy Cuomo – Caroline’s cousin.
Chris Cuomo – I’m surprised you haven’t reported on any of this being the “investigative reporter” that you claim to be.
Or has the Kennedy clan paid you off too?
Posted by: SMegmer | January 9, 2009, 11:56 am 11:56 am
Maybe the media is in Miss Caroline’s pocket a long with the Governor. Her pockets could support all of them….easily.
Posted by: Mo | January 9, 2009, 2:03 pm 2:03 pm
“Pay to play . Ted and Caroline endorsed Obama in exchange for Hillary’s Senate seat”–
but I never could figure out why anyone would even care about who Caroline Kennedy endorsed for any office! Good grief…she is only here by name recognition.
She and her brother were raised by Jackie and the Bouvier bunch…and Jackie had no political concerns whatsoever except to cover the social obligations. Remember, she’s the one who was quoted as saying she was getting her kids out of this country?
Bobby’s kids are the ones who had the political guts. Ted’s are even more go-getters than Jackie’s. But Caroline should stick to the arts.
Posted by: TxBookLady | January 9, 2009, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
Why should lack of experience stop her.It never bothered the other Kennedys.
Posted by: nostoppingme1 | January 9, 2009, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
To Citizen
Maybe people should read about her before they make uneducated comments such as the one posted by Citizen. Kennedy is an attorney, editor, writer and member of the New York and Washington, D.C. bar associations. Please take the time to learn about her professional life http://www.answers.com/topic/caroline-kennedy-schlossberg
Posted by: Vereena | January 9, 2009, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm
Um…Grace, you say that Sarah Palin is a better speaker than Caroline Kennedy? Exactly what planet are you from that you can understand anything that comes out of her friggin’ mouth?
Posted by: Zenguy1213 | January 9, 2009, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
You have to wonder why the media keeps callng her Caroline Kennedy when her name is Caroline K. Schlossberg. What must those who have actually campaigned and worked in the state for the people think about a novice and heiress being appointed to Congress. We are already seeing that Obama speaks out of both sides of his mouth on policy. Schossberg has no idea what its like to depend on a paycheck. How can she possibly relate to and represent working people.
Posted by: glennmcgahee | January 9, 2009, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
It is sadly obvious that irrational emotions rule the day instead of intelligent logic and thoughtful process. The United States recently elected the most unexperienced politician to the highest office in the land. That was a bad decision as well; we seem to embrace bad decisions these days. Obama has stuffed his administration and surrounded himself with women appointee’s. Gee, I wonder why.
Posted by: therockofages | January 9, 2009, 6:33 pm 6:33 pm
She is smarter, better educated and more charitable than Palin the icebilly.
Posted by: Hege! | January 9, 2009, 7:20 pm 7:20 pm
Everybody always touts the “outsider” benefits when it comes to politics. Caroline Kennedy is well educated, well connected and has name recognition. She could do great things for the state of New York. Let her.
Posted by: Texas Lil | January 9, 2009, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm
“Caroline Kennedy is well educated, well connected, and has name recognition.” Welcome to the Plutocratic States of America.
Posted by: Publius | January 9, 2009, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm
There is NO comparison between Sarah Palin and Caroline Kennedy. Caroline has not had to work a day in her life, everything was handed to her. I think she “bought” her law degrees based on the way she speaks. Good God, who would ever want her to represent them in a court of law you know?
Posted by: Barracuda | January 10, 2009, 10:09 am 10:09 am
If you know Caroline you know is given the senate seat you know, her you know speeches you know on the floor you know will you know be harder you know to you know understand you know than even you know her uncle you know.
Posted by: Adam | January 10, 2009, 10:27 am 10:27 am
Her vocabulary is very sad, especially as a graduate from Harvard. It would be very sad even if only from a high school, you know, you know, don’t you know. There’s no way this women wrote books on her own, no way possible with her baby talk.
Posted by: zorra | January 10, 2009, 10:52 am 10:52 am
Another Dem scandal that interestly is not in msm news. Baltimore Mayor Indicted on Perjury, Theft Charges:
Mayor Sheila Dixon allegedly went to Best Buy and spent gift cards for needy families on a digital camcorder and a PlayStation 2 controller, among other goods.
Posted by: Barracuda | January 10, 2009, 10:54 am 10:54 am
Kennedy Name = Helps Paterson get elected = Just another form of high class prostitution…
Posted by: Vet1973 | January 10, 2009, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
Ummm… why has her HUSBAND been absent in all the media reports??? why isn’t her ‘full’ name Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg used??? Why has she decided this is for her after years of being the quiet, out of the mainstream, non-political Kennedy???
Smells funny to me…
Posted by: wondering | January 10, 2009, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm
Caroline being another Ted Kennedy is what I worried about………..just another lawless drunk running amock. I can’t believe anyone would want another one in. Eeek.
Posted by: chattyway | January 11, 2009, 12:47 am 12:47 am
Of course, it could be just another Obama/Emmanuel/Blago type deal going on behind the scenes for ‘APPRECIATION.’
Posted by: chattyway | January 11, 2009, 12:48 am 12:48 am
“Paterson Acknowledges Kennedy Lacks Experience” No s/h.it. On the other hand, if the President can be entry-level, why not a Senator?
Posted by: Gotterdammerung | January 11, 2009, 8:59 am 8:59 am
On second thought,she has experience.She was taught backstabbing by some of the family,bootlegging by her grandfather,and driving by her uncle.
Posted by: nostoppingme1 | January 11, 2009, 12:12 pm 12:12 pm
The last piece to a bannana republic in a liberal lunchbag (wrapper) will be put in place in NY on saturday.
Posted by: eddy | January 22, 2009, 9:51 am 9:51 am
remember,caroline has a boyfriend and has for several years,as princess diana said 3 into 2 does not go!!!!!!
Posted by: r marshall | September 14, 2010, 3:43 am 3:43 am