http://www.nypost.com/seven/01212009/news/politics/caroline_kennedy_ends_senate_seat_bid_151234.htm
shame. it could have been fun.
Caroline Kennedy Withdraws from Consideration
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http://www.nypost.com/seven/01212009/news/politics/caroline_kennedy_ends_senate_seat_bid_151234.htm
shame. it could have been fun.
billythrilly7th
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Thank god. 'Cause what a cowardly move she was making.
Her whole life she's been named Kennedy.
She could have run for public office at any time.
But instead of strapping on some guts and getting in the ring and getting out there and working hard and campaigning and WINNING an election like a normal human, she made this move to be anointed and/or appointed.
F'ing lame.
And who knows why she's dropped out.
But I'm glad she's gone.
You know?
Her whole life she's been named Kennedy.
She could have run for public office at any time.
But instead of strapping on some guts and getting in the ring and getting out there and working hard and campaigning and WINNING an election like a normal human, she made this move to be anointed and/or appointed.
F'ing lame.
And who knows why she's dropped out.
But I'm glad she's gone.
You know?
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Didn't the Post run that previous story that her appointment was in fact a done deal?
http://www.nypost.com/seven/0119200...ne_the_certain_pick_for_dave__riva_150822.htm
I think it was the NYT that broke this particular news.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/0119200...ne_the_certain_pick_for_dave__riva_150822.htm
I think it was the NYT that broke this particular news.
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Man, I was really looking forward to this too. You know could have become the 4th best running poltical joke of all time. Now, it's doomed to obscurity and political trivial pursuit games.
you know?
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Can we change the title of this thread to "Never mind" ??
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/01/conflicting_reports_on_carolin.html
Or maybe "We're waiting on a photo finish."
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/01/conflicting_reports_on_carolin.html
Or maybe "We're waiting on a photo finish."
billythrilly7th
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She's not as eloquent as her father (or, her father as quoted), and she probably has no business being senator. That said, it's unwise to dismiss her as stupid because she uses a lot of conversational placeholders.
This is just a rumor, totally, but a buzz is starting that Bobby's kid Chris, may consider a run for the Illinois Govenor seat. Currently he heads up the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, actually a pretty nice guy from what I've heard, and a smart business man.
billythrilly7th
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P.S. Paterson, pick someone, dick!
Hillary is the Secretary of State and I only have one Senator.
What is wrong with you?
You've had plenty of time.
God, my state is only second to Illinois in crappy elected/appointed/anointed officials.
Hillary is the Secretary of State and I only have one Senator.
What is wrong with you?
You've had plenty of time.
God, my state is only second to Illinois in crappy elected/appointed/anointed officials.
Carolyn Kennedy made the wrong decision throwing her hat in the ring. She made the right one by getting out of it.
She may have done so simply to spare herself the embarrassment of losing the seat to someone else. The reasons do not matter. What does matter is she realized finally she was in over her head and running for office with no other qualification than her surname.
...and that's the last we'll hear of her political ambitions.
She may have done so simply to spare herself the embarrassment of losing the seat to someone else. The reasons do not matter. What does matter is she realized finally she was in over her head and running for office with no other qualification than her surname.
...and that's the last we'll hear of her political ambitions.
I thought you didn't like any of 'em, Trilz. Which means you should be happier there's one fewer, right?
caw
I have a different take on the whole Caroline Kennedy thing.
I think Caroline was put up to this--thinking she should be US senator--by Democratic Party insiders, New York perhaps, maybe national. These people don't like Hilary, and really don't want her carrying the Democratic Party flag once Obama's time is over, which they assume will be eight years. So they put forth Caroline now. The Kennedy name is magic. If she gets appointed, she will likely win election to the remainder of the term in 2010 and be elected in her own full term in 2012. Thus, by 2016 she would have six years of senatorial service under her belt, a chance to make a record and a name, and maybe, the insiders think, she could become the establishment candidate for president that would hold off Hillary.
Caroline at first embraced the idea, thinking that was her Kennedy duty for the party, then finally woke up and realized she is not suited for politics, doesn't want it, and so withdrew her name for appointment consideration. And I like her the better for it.
And that's my view from fly-over country today.
NDG
I think Caroline was put up to this--thinking she should be US senator--by Democratic Party insiders, New York perhaps, maybe national. These people don't like Hilary, and really don't want her carrying the Democratic Party flag once Obama's time is over, which they assume will be eight years. So they put forth Caroline now. The Kennedy name is magic. If she gets appointed, she will likely win election to the remainder of the term in 2010 and be elected in her own full term in 2012. Thus, by 2016 she would have six years of senatorial service under her belt, a chance to make a record and a name, and maybe, the insiders think, she could become the establishment candidate for president that would hold off Hillary.
Caroline at first embraced the idea, thinking that was her Kennedy duty for the party, then finally woke up and realized she is not suited for politics, doesn't want it, and so withdrew her name for appointment consideration. And I like her the better for it.
And that's my view from fly-over country today.
NDG
my surmise: Caroline found out through the grapevine that she wasn't going to be annointed, so to save face she bowed out.
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I, on the other hand, see this as a distinct plus. If only we could find a way to keep the other 99 seats unoccupied, we'd face a lot less troubles.
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my surmise: Caroline found out through the grapevine that she wasn't going to be annointed, so to save face she bowed out.
I think Ken is right, I just read that Caroline found out she wasn't going to be chosen, and pulled her name out of consideration. Yes, NYT, did report that Caroline was going to be "the one." Hey anyone ...Chelsea Clinton?
I think Ken is right, I just read that Caroline found out she wasn't going to be chosen, and pulled her name out of consideration. Yes, NYT, did report that Caroline was going to be "the one." Hey anyone ...Chelsea Clinton?
Hilary had to be confirmed first. That didn't happen until yesterday. Until then, the seat was not vacant.
Chelsea's not old enough yet. You have to be 30.