I am bothered by the serious consideration of Caroline Kennedy to fill Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. She has no qualifications but some Democrats claim she is qualified to be appointed to Clinton's seat. What qualifications? The biggest qualification seems to be her name. The fact that she is JFK's daughter, according to some Democrat, proves that not only is she qualified but would make a great Senator for New York state. One of the other qualifications mentioned is that she has written books. But her books have been compilations of other's books, poems and stories. Also mentioned is that she has been an education advocate. But what did she actually do for education? Has there been an improvement in New York's education system because of her advocacy? And she's a lawyer, but has she been an extraordinary one?
She said in an interview that she "is not a conventional choice." What kind of qualification is that? Does New York need an unqualified, inexperienced Senator during these difficult financial times in the state?
Where are all the others who want this appointment? They have been either strangely silent or ignored by the press. Maybe they are making their case directly and confidentially to Governor Patterson. In my opinion New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo can make the most legitimate argument for the appointment.
I wonder what Chuck Schumer thinks about all this? He was overshadowed by Hillary Clinton when she was first elected, but he's a pro at getting himself into the limelight. I can't help but think that he doesn't want to have to deal with the daughter of Camelot. He would be overshadowed again and considering the love affair for Kennedy he may have a harder time making it back into the limelight.
I believe Caroline Kennedy is trying to sneak in the backdoor to the Senate seat. If she had announced her intention to run for election in 2010 rather than be appointed the Dems wouldn't be so split over the situation. It would be better for her to be appointed to an important Ambassadorship by Obama and then run for the Senate. She would at least have some legitimate experience.
