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You don't need qualifications for a political Job, period......
Bush was not Smart, either....Palin isn't either....I can name people throughout history, such as : George Washington, there are people that don't have P.H.D.'s / Doctorate's / Masters / & Engineers of all types......They don't have to have this type of education, people....

IT'S A POLITICAL JOB, PERIOD......
# 1 You have to know how to TALK to people...(such as to be an eloquent speaker)
# 2 You have to know how to RAISE MILLIONS of Dollars......

They did not have to have a "Resume" or be some type of "Rocket Scientist" to hold a political Job.....in the 50's / 60's / 70's / 80's ....

POLITICS, PEOPLE, IS A "WHO YOU KNOW" JOB !!!!
( I hope I educated some of you morons)

Larry
Houston, TEXAS

Caroline Kennedy for NY Senator, in my State? No real political leadership experience? Why not give her a try in the Senate....she can't do any worse than some of those in the Senate now who had "loads of experience" when elected or appointed and once in office have accomplished not much more- than 2-hr. lunches and mid-day golf outings. I like her personality....

she is more qualified by osmosis to be senator than the community organizer is to be president-elect..

It may be necessary to require a basic qualified exam for congressional candidates. I mean some basic knowledge about our government and Constitution beyond high school level.

I can't wait to see Caroline Kennedy answering questions in public for her own campaign. She will impress many of us.

Americans voted Democratic in the last election in spite of Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi, not because of them.

Senator Reid's judgements concerning Caroline Kennedy and her qualifications to become a United States Senator from New York show just how out of step he is with the rest of the nation.

It is unthinkable that that she should be given the job because she is a "Kennedy", whatever the hell that means. I think Governor Patterson should appoint a caretaker, perhaps Bill Clinton to fill out the next two years. Then if Caroline decides she wants it bad enough, and has the moxy to campaign; she can earn it like everyone else.

Otherwise, fugettaboutit.

I was to young to vote for JFK but I do not think he would approve of his daughter NOT running for office and just being appointed–What the Democrat politicians are saying in no uncertain terms is ANYBODY can do this job,well bring in somebody that needs the money and health insurance then,we don't need to just be pumping somebodies ego trip for fame and fortune,she's already got that.

For someone who has stayed pretty private all her 50-some years, looks like Caroline has had a taste of the limelight since the Obama campaign and likes the increasing popularity she is receiving.

She paid for the Senate seat with her endorsement of Obama.

whats up blocking some answeres ...thats ok I can go to Fox they let everyone have thir say.....it called freedom

Hillary should still opt out of Obama Cabinet. He has lots of skeleton in hizs cupboard and it is highly unlikely he will complete 4 yrs. THis is one reason he is distributing the goodies left and right.
By the way Kerry what a sorry figure, he deserved it.

People are so stupid! All you do is hate in poltics! Grow up, I'm 16 and don't act like this! Geez.

I think it would be a BIG mistake to appoint Caroline Kennedy to fill Sen. Clinton's likely vacant seat. She has virtually no public service experience. The only thing she appears to have going for her is her Uncle Teddy is in the senate. Bloodline does not a lawmaker make. And "Cowering Harry" endorses her? Sheesh. Reid is about as effective of a leader as a neutered ferret. How 'bout Reid resigning and the governor of Nevada or wherever he's from could appoint someone who could make an impact in the senate.

Why anyone will give anything free for Caroline Kennedy. If she wants Hillary empty senate seat let her pay for it. The money can be use for any charitable organization in new york. Or, come out with a new election.

As a New Yorker, I can say that she would be a solid pick. She has a good intellect, she has lived in NY for a long time, and the fact that she would bring immediate heavyweight status to NY would be a plus( Hear that, Republicans? Don't import Alan Keyes into Illinois again!)

Its also useful to point out that she would transcend the upstate/downstate split that is plaguing our state, so she is the logical choice. Andrew Cuomo is not tempermentally suited for the Senate, but he would make an excellent chief executive, either in Albany or DC. I think picking her would show better judgement on David Patterson's part than his recent proposal to tax soft drinks: a so-called "obesity tax" is an insult to people with weight problems, instead of promoting a healthier life style.

it seems funny that Caroline Kennedy who has no qualifications is put to the top of list...but when Gov. Palin gets pick for VP she is harold as dum hick from alaska....i guess when you have have a drug dealing grandfathers who can leave you money ....you cant buy good press

zman Anchorage

Remy, "retard", awesome political discourse, go put down your etch-a-sketch, the big people are blogging.

This never worked a day in her life, silver spoon fed KNOWS NOTHING about running a business, a city, a state or how a BUDGET works would NOT even be a candidate if she was Caroline Smith.

Sitting at luncheons and giving out awards in your Fathers honor does not a Senator make, being a Kennedy does not a Senator make.

There was a time when we applauded people that EARNED everything they have in life (Palin) instead of people who relied on their hubby's name (Hillary) or their family name (Kennedy).

You can disagree with her policies and what not (and I DO with Palin), but the facts are tricky things.

"Wonderful thing about being a Senator or Congress-person … no qualifications required … or so it seems."

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing when they started the talk about Joe the Plumber running.

Go ahead and give her the seat, but make her promise not to drive anyone across a river until she has been in the senate at least 10 years.

I hate to say this, but Sarah Palin is more qualified than Kennedy. Give this nepotism a rest. This isn't a monarchy.

Yup, she's qualified – NOT!

A socialite with no experience. Guess you gotta start somewhere.

Lucky her last name is Kennedy or else no one would care WHAT she wanted...

Hey Remy, you shouldn't be calling Bush a retard, when you can't even speak proper english. FYI, its senator, not senater.

What a surprise the incompetant Senator Harry Reid is endorsing a fellow incompetant to join him in the US Country Club for Spoiled Brats and Idiots.

Do we have any standards for being elected or in this case appointed to office? Shouldn't experience be one of them? Or is a last name and memories of her father and feeling bad for her uncles and her brother is enough?

This is not a government of the people and by the people if Caroline gets appointed.

I think Harry's only qualification is that she does not smell bad. This country is looking more and more like a joke.

I guess this is the year for no experience running for office. LOL

Tom, from Cary, NC

Hillary isn't from Arkansas, lol! She's from Pennsylvania, but don't worry about it, i don't think you made a fool of yourself or anything like that. That thought never crossed my mind! Honest!

Francisco, Most men and women in congress and the senate, are attorney's and business or just plain rich and can afford to run for office. You would be suprised to know most never held state or even local office. Mrs. Kennedy has learned more around the dinner table with family than everyone in office.

CAROLINE KENNEDY FITS THE BILL.SHE IS THE REAL DEAL. THE PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA HAS MOTIVATED MILLIONS IN AMERICA FOR REAL CHANGE. I'M ONE OF THEM.

Reid is endorsing Caroline Kennedy because she's a Kennedy. Who knew having a famous last name is all it takes to get a Senate seat?

Harry should know most New Yorkers WANT Caroline to be their represenative....Patterson knows..so why not just offer it to her...

Its sorry to see Americans have an appetite for royalty.

Ahhhhh, the elitism of the Democratic Party – and they like to throw stones at the Bush family.

Change you can believe in.....

Clinton Administration III with a sprinkling of the Kennedy elitists in the Senate.

The media, still enamored with some mythical Kennedy Camelot, treats the New York Senate Seat like Kennedy is entitled to it.

Change you can believe in....

One Kennedy in the US Senate is enough = that august body of men and women who are elitist to the core and who have no clue – simply no clue – to what it is like to live in America for the average person.

Change you can believe in.....

Right...

While I am not a particular fan of a Caroline Kennedy appointment, I DO think she is qualified and suggest those of you who question her qualifications take alook at her Bio.

Just because you personally have not followed her career, or because she has not sought out the media, doesn't mean she is not equally or more qualified than those who have. She is a super-smart lawyer who has been involved in public works (and quiet politics) all her life. She would be an excellent Senator.

To me, the big question is whether she would be a good campaigner, since the appointee will have to run for re-election in 2010.

I'm a fan of Caroline but waiting till she can be selected by the Gov. to be a Senator rather than running and earning the position is crap. If her name wasn't Kennedy she wouldn't be on anyone's short list nor would she have the gall to actually pursue the position. Run for office, earn your dues and then maybe you'll be qualified and worthy of the U.S. Senate.

let me get this straight – hillary, married to a president, never lived in new york until it was beneficial to her, never did anything on her own to be proud of, followed her hapless husband from arkansas anywhere he wanted to go and became first lady because she was married to him. now we have caroline, respected lawyer, fund raiser, active in new york arts, charities, active politically for her cousins, uncles ,and actuallly is a resident of new york! how in gods name can the clintonoids try to undercut caroline! their green eyed jealousy is all too obvious . and for their information, you can't compete with the kennedy dynasty clintons – it takes more than one generation to rise from trailor park to dynasty!!!!

Sorry kid, but if you're JFK's daughter ... you're qualified.

She's got a pedigree of success in the private sector and her charity work that rivals any senator that wasn't a public servant prior to becoming elected to the senate. She'd also win a special election in a heartbeat.

I'm all for a Senator with national stature and fundraising abilities, but would we really be appointing her if her name was Caroline Smith? The answer is no. As far as whats best for NY state, I don't think she's the best choice.

Hillary might not have had elected office then but at least she was rigorously involved in politics, you know being a "co-president", like her critics claimed.

Harry Reid has been worthless as Senate Majority Leader, I hope Paterson looks to more competent, principled advisers in making his selection.

That would be great if she was taking over Reid or Pelosi's job.Inexperience or incompetence should make no difference at all for an improvement in the former positions

He (Reid ) will easily manipulate her opinion on any subject. She just needs an inspiration and it is a done deal.

If you ask me...OK,...So, I THINK that Caroline is Americas equivilent of Pricess Di...

Why not run for President? Challenge Obama in 20112. It should be a great duel for the press. Who'll be the darling in the contest?

After seeing Obama's success, our self-delcared house-wife might be tasting the White House.

Is she qualified? You bet she is.

I have a dog named Kennedy. Is she qualified? You bet she is.

In 2012, Obama's dog will also have four years experience in the white house, most of which being with the President. Is it qualified? You bet it is.

This process of nomiation stinks. In the wake of the Illinois debacle, why not have an election in all the states for senators?

If retard Bush be a president, Kennedy is FAR better to be a Senater.

Gee, you would think the Democrats would be no fan of political children getting into office. And, in a democracy, shouldn't the New York Governor get to pick the person who will help New York best, Mr. Reid? (Wait, I forgot – the predecessor was from ARKANSAS!)

Stars from New York??? Our Elected official are supposed to be stars???

Sweet, Harry Reid thinks she is qualified to be in the Senate. All she has to do is sit there and look pretty, since the Senate hasn't done much of anything for the past 2 years. When do we get to replace all these idiots who think they are doing a good job? Nancy, Harry and the lot of them have helped screw up this Country by their inaction. Why don't they try this...What ever Harry and Nancy want, do the exact opposite and it will fix all the wrongs they have caused.

What happened to choosing the best candidate for the job? Is the fact that she's a Kennedy and a woman qualify her? It's really sad,

She would be perfect. No scandal and a name respected by most Americans. We need our world image back. A Kennedy is not likely to hurt that prospect at all.

if we could have moviestars and busness man who
has no clue of real people why not an fomar presidents daughter
we need people who live life as people to help recapture
America

The only qualification is that it is someone as liberal as HC.

I think I will change my name to Kennedy. Then, maybe I can become Senator too.

As per the Constitution of the United States these are the requirements to become a Senator:

1. at least 30 years old.

2. a U.S. citizen for at least nine years at the time of election to the Senate.

3. a resident of the state one is elected to represent in the Senate.

Since Mrs. Kennedy satisfies these requirements she is qualified to accept an appointment. If you don't like her, or you reject her family of origin, or you dislike Kennedys, or you don't want another female Senator, or you don't want another Democrat party Senator, or you reject her experience, literary accomplishments, management skills, law background, and the fact she isn't some old fuddy duddy with years of paybacks on her ledger sheet that's fine. But according to the Constutituion she meets the requirements and is fully qualified to serve.

Though I like Caroline, I think it would be a sad day in American politics if she gets the seat.

She is not nearly as qualified as the numerous other reps. from NY.

If she gets it, it is because of political pressure from the uncle, and because of her last name.

Let her do something actually worthy of the position, and if she runs later (with more qualifications) I'd gladly support her.

Now there's a ringing endorsement...Reid:(

Royalty is soooooo boring.

CORRECTION to Francisco Cardenas who said:
"Wonderful thing about being a Senator or Congress-person … no qualifications required … or so it seems".

The qualification for Senator & Congressman are required and they are:
[1.] U.S. citizenship and formal resident for the district you represent.
[2.] Must be at an adult age.
[3.] Able to raise enough money to beat the other Party's candidate.
[4.] Knowledge of the law because it will be your job to legislate law.
[5.] Familiarity with the Constitution is a big plus because you will run into political officials that will attempt to challenge the Constitution.
[6.] In possession of Wisdom, Judgment, Discernment and Prudence.
[7.] Good Common Sense and Intelligence.

Notice: Sarah Palin as V.P candidate DID NOT possess the final four qualifications, items 4-through-7.

She's lived in government and politics her whole life??? What a joke. She is no more quaified than my golden retriever!

Here we go again- -Not Experienced
That's a good thing in my eyes.
Not corrupted enough- -yet
Look at some politicians, the longer in office the more corrupt.
Give her a shot, what have you got to lose?

I don't understand how the Obama supporters are supporting Caroline Kennedy for U.S. Senate.

Didn't you all vote to "change" the politics of entitlement, the status-quo, and cynicism?

Seems to me that it still is politics as usual.

IIllinois has a case of buying a Senate seat and now New York because she has the Kennedy name they are supposed to give or hand it to her.

What ever happened to earning something?

If this election was supposed to be about change, actually mean that and get some new blood into politics and not the same names and families.

Change??? We need a wholesale change in the people in politics, no more Bush, Kennedy, Clinton, Daley, etc. This country has been ruled by "royalty" and special interests for to long enough. "Chicago" politics has to stop we need true change to clean the corrupt old boys club and their families out of our government.

It is amazing that over 40% of the population believed that Sarah Palin who had only a bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho and had no experience or knowledge of political science, law or foreign affairs was qualified to be the President. Caroline Kennedy has a law degree from Harvard University and was surrounded by and educated by many Kennedy's including her mother who had been the first lady and the Senior Senator Kennedy. As a result, I suspect she has a lot of experience and knowledge which prepares her to be a senator. Her integrity is of the highest calibre and it appears that her motivation to give something back to society is genuine. She's well qualified as noted by both Democrat and Republican senators.

As much as I like Caroline Kennedy, I would prefer the Kennedy's go away with the Bushes and the Clintons.

All three clans need to get out of American politics.

The question that needs to be asked is can she get things done for New York? The answer to that is a resounding YES!

She is a licensed attorney. She has definitely been involved in promoting causes close to average New Yorkers like myself- such as public school reform and, yes because of her name, she can command attention and help bring about great things for this state that a less well-known candidate might not be able to. So I say for New York's sake, please, Governor Paterson, appoint Ms Kennedy as the junior senator.

If you are not a New Yorker, you should not talk. She is waaaaaay better than Hillary, Bill, Guilliani, Jeb Bush or any other democrat who want the seat. Patterson would be very bold in choosing her. Her star is rising and she will become our First Female President in 2016. Can you see what OBAMA is cooking!

Funny how experience was important to Democrats when it came to Sarah Palin, but means nothing to them when it comes to Caroline Kennedy.

Give it to her and God Bless her. She's had a front row seat at countless major world events for 51 years. If that's not experience, it don't know what experience is..

wonderful!

Done Deal

congrats to her
Hillary, stop holding a grudge, You are better than that.
Obama hired you!
Dems of old like Hillary will unite or fold.

Is it Kennedy ploy to begin with?

Speculation

A Offer Hillary some cabinet post
B As a result, NY senate position will be open
C Place caroline in that position
D Obama will show big diffrence in opinion in forign policy with Hillary within one year
E Hillary will resign
F End of a carrier of a most competent woman senator in US history
just because of the whimps of one person

Question

Should Harry Reid Call Governor of NY? It is also insult to the NY voters. David Peterson represents the voters of NY not Harry Ried

Yes, it IS a wonderful thing, Mr. Cardenas. Congress represents the people, so, except for a minimum age, minimum length of US citizenship, and residency, no other qualifications are required to be a member of Congress.

A sober, I trust, Kennedy in the Senate. What a novel idea!

Hey Kennedy, take a hike, this New Yorker does not want your sorry butt representing him. What the heck do you know about NY, especially upstate. Do yourself a favor, take your millions, go away, and live happily ever after.

You Go, Girl!

I feel Caroline Kennedy is very qualified to serve New York in the U.S. Senate. For those who question her credentials I suggest you look no further than the talented and effective Lindy Boggs who represented Louisiana as a replacement after her husband, Hale, was killed in an airplane accident. Granted, Mrs. Boggs served in the House of Representatives, but I feel her credentials (to fill her husbands' post) were equal to Ms Kennedy's and she served Louisiana quite well. Look at the records of Sonny Bono's widow, Mary Bono Mack, as well as Lindy Boggs (D-LA), Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Lois Capps (D-CA), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) before thinking Caroline Kennedy can't do a fine job in the Senate. Bah and humbug to you naysayers.

Change? Another Kennedy?

Yes, pick her and if you thinnk you got it, bring it on 2010!! See you at the battle grounds, knocking on doors.

I think we need more non-professional politicians. She will do just fine.

I think Ms. Kennedy has as many qualifications to be a senator as Mr. Obama has to be president.

Let the games begin !

If Governor Patterson gives the nod to Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Clinton, I bet she will be our first female President!

I think Ms. Kennedy has as much qualifications to be a senator as Mr. Obama has to be president.

Let the games begin !

Caroline Kennedy as a senator, with her complete lack of experience, and the quiet, non-political life she has lived, would be ridiculous.

Francisco - that whole issue was taken care of when the Republicans decided Sarah Palin was qualified to run for Vice-President. Now ANYTHING goes.

Nepotism. Maybe we should throw shoes at Reid too.

I don't know. It seems like she'd only be getting the seat because of her name. From what I understand there are other qualified and interested candidates. I'm thinking NO. She could just be a little star-struck at the moment too, since it doesn't seem like she has been after the seat for any length of time.

I guess if you have lived,worked ,or ever visited the white house
that you are qualified to be a Senator. Lets see if the name Bush,
Clinton or kennedy can get you a job that you couldn't get if your
name was Smith or Jones and you were overly qualified.

Ah change at last

Well, she can't be any worse than her scumbag womanizer uncle Ted.

With the name like Kennedy, Bush or Clinton why would anyone need experience. There names counts for everything.

SHE WILL BE GREAT.

Nobody should be appointed to a senate seat without having at least run for some office before. This idea that my name entitles me to move to the front of the line and be handed something of great value that others have spent years working toward is obscene. As nice as she may be, she's never held office, run for office, and never had a full-time job.

Gov. Paterson should reject all of this public pressure that Kennedy's friends are trying to put on him. There are others more deserving who would be able to hit the ground running.

Exactly what are the "qualifications" for U.S. Congress or U.S. Senate? If a comedian qualifies, why can't an accomplished attorney, author, library executive, education fundraiser, and recent vice president vetting committee member?

@Francisco,

(Full disclosure - I don't care if Caroline Kennedy gets Hillary's seat or not...)

The bar of "qualifications" for the Senate or House is a lot different than say governor or President. In Congress you can learn the ropes and gain that experience - you're one vote out of 100 or 435. The Constitution envisioned citizen legislators, which leaves room for a lot of different experience to count as "qualifications".

Hey, we already have a president-elect with no qualifications. Having a senator with no qualifications seems like a normal thing these days. Have a politically correct skin color or last name and you're in.

Hey, we already have a president-elect with no qualification...so having a senator with no qualifications seems like a normal thing these days. Just have a politically correct skin color or last name and you're in.

Wonderful thing about being a Kennedy, nothing ever required to get a job...or so it seems.

I can't believe that the USA and Americans would choose someone with no experience in public office to become a senator. Women in other countries have a resume. Check out the following biographies: Angela Merkel in Germany, Ellen Surleaf Johnson in Liberia, Michelle Bachelet in Chile. These women have a history of public service.

Let me try to understand this....Caroline Kennedy is qualified to be senator according to Reid. But, Gov Palin is not? Interesting!

So I guess it seems now that all the people in NY that have worked on behalf of constituents, handled thousands of complaints, voted in the State of NY or in Congress, campaigned and won are no longer a great addition to the U.S. Senate. Kennedy and Franken both serve and have no purpose in the Senate. It is not the "joy-luck club". If they want her to be the Senator, let her run for it!!!!

Pathetic,! Ms. Kennedy keeps her name while naming her three children after their father. Experience; Oversight "Ballets" ,Author(of what?) this is a shame to hand someone such a powerful position,very similar,....? Think of it, never getting elected by the citizens of the United States. PS. Quote: Is this a great country or what,..

Hey Francisco, news flash most of congress and the senate are former attorney's and business leaders and never held office at a state or even local level. Just based on her family connection and public service Mrs. Kennedy has more experience than anyone already there.

Yes, yes, yes, let's give all Kennedy's a seat in the senate on birth... they can grow their enormous EGO into it...

Of course Reid wants her in, it is an automatic vote in his pocket.

Francisco – the woman is a Harvard and Columbia law school graduate and has spent her entire life behind the scenes in government and politics.

She's not just qualified, she's over-qualified.

While I don't agree with her politically, "qualification" should not really be an issue. We should be represented by fellow citizens, not by professional politicians.

Even though I am a Democrat, I still believe that one needs some experience in the real world!

I admire the Kennedys but.......

Excellent! Go Caroline! Caroline is a quiet soul; but I believe she will take care of New York just as well as Hillary did. She has uncles and cousins that can guide her through the process. She is a wonderful fund raiser and had a kick butt gorgeous brother! Run Caroline and get that job! Now is the time to speak out and tell NY that you want the job! You can do it kiddo!

Caroline Kennedy would be a great choice. It seems to me experience isn't the most important thing. Being intelligent, having a back-bone and working for the people of New York is what counts. I believe that she will be a quick learner and will keep her focus on her work and the people will be her priority.

I wish the majority leader could be replaced, " Post Haste ".......
And let there be no mistake, I am a loyal democrat , I just think that Sen. Harry Reid is as weak as water !!!!.....
As for Caroline Kennedy, she would probably make a very good senator, but so would Cuomo, also Fran ( the Nanny ).....
How about Bill Clinton ?

A 52 year-old Kennedy who has done nothing to besmirch the name.
Senators don't need qualifications, just good judgment. Leave the qualifications to her staff.

This is NOT right–What the Democrat politicians are saying in no uncertain terms is ANYBODY can do this job,well bring in somebody that needs the money and health insurance then,we don't need to just be pumping somebodies ego trip for fame and fortune,she's already got that.

We need another Kennedy in government. I do think that she would do a good job as senator. I would hope that she would be safer than her father and uncle. Despite what some think of the clan they have done a lot for America.

Is this the same Harry Reid that knocked Sarah Palin concerning her lack of qualifications? What qualifies Harry Reid to be the Senate Majority Leader? What qualifies Hussein Obama to be president? What qualifies Charlie Rangel to dictate tax policy? Think we have a lot of unqualified people running this country right now. Actually the unions are running it and you can see the chumps they pick.

Why don't New Yorkers deserve the best, most experienced and savvy senator we can get? Why do our best interests have to be set aside because some wealthy "aristocrat" decides she "wants" it?

Just because she is a Kennedy? I, just one tax paying New Yorker, don't care whether the Kennedys get what they want.

She wants to play at being a senator? Do it on someone else's dime.

She couldn't find Rochester, Syracuse, the Tug Hill Plateau without a map. Hillary Clinton earned our respect and our vote. She decided to learn everything she could about ALL of New York, not just Manhattan.

I think it's swell that Bloomberg says she's done so much for New York city. Let him appoint her to represent New York City.

New York city represents only HALF of New York State. They don't have a clue about the rest of us.

Come on, Governor, you're supposed to be Governor of us all. Don't give into this wealthy lady with an overblown sense of entitlement.

She's certainly more qualified than Palin, Schwarzenegger, Ventura, etc.

Since when should a Senator from Nevada be influencing the choice of New York's next Senator?! Caroline Kennedy has NO business being our next Senator – and Harry Reid should shut his trap. I'm sure she's a very nice lady, but she simply does not have the qualifications. Hillary went through the process of getting elected and was already very experienced when she finally made her run. Caroline Kennedy has been running foundations her whole life. Just because she was born on third base does not mean she hit a triple,

That's a crock. She's more qualified than half the sitting senators right now. She wrote a book about the Bill of Rights and I'll lay even money that 85% of ALL elected officials couldn't name half of them. She's a school (Harvard) trained attorney and has dedicated her entire life to helping her fellow man. She would be just as qualified without the Kennedy name and she can with stand a background check. You can't sat that about too many people these days.

Caroline –

Good job . . . I trust this process of selection . . . this country needs more positive individuals like you!

Like it has been said you only need money and title and no BRAINS + a few suckies to make you Senator Or Congress thing in DC.

You very wrong Fancisco Cardenas, there is a qualification for being appointed a Senator...it's having a famous political name.

I want her to replace Clinton also! She is capable as well as honest. Good luck Caroline!!

What an idiotic, stupid, repulsive move on behalf of the Senate Majority Leader. The Kennedy's are corrupt and Caroline is fluffy, artsy-fartsy.
My God-Clinton must be happy (kidding)
Just proves to show in America, if you have a name and connection s you can become anybody and anything you want, even a Senator with absolutely no qualifications.
First job for Caroline will be to look on Wikepedia under, "What is a senator."

What a surprise the incompetant Senator Harry Reed is endorsing a fellow incompetant to join him in the US Country Club for Spoiled Brats and Idiots.

Do we have any standards for being elected or in this case appointed to office? Shouldn't experience be one of them? Or is a last name and memories of her father and feeling bad for her uncles and her brother is enough?

This is not a government of the people and by the people if Caroline gets appointed. Having your name on a charity because of your last name does not make you qualified.

Mario Cuomo jr. and any other elected and currently serving member of New York State government is infinitely more qualified and deserving than Caroline Kennedy is.

Ah...no.....

Let's not play the Palin game of nominating someone without proper credentials.

just like in holywood nepotism so growing....thats why to many corrupt be cover when you bring all ur cronies

~~~GO CAROLINE!~~~

The name Kennedy seems to be all that one needs to become a Senator. Guess folks are afraid if they buck that name their time in politcs is gone. Gotta be nice to the Kennedy's.

I've got a novel idea regarding how to fill Obama's and Hillary's now vacant seats – HOLD AN ELECTION!

And you Libs who gripe about another Bush (Jeb) running for office are probably just fine with this. The Kennedys are a clan of murderers, rapists, and thugs. Reid is a pathetic little pawn. I hope the American people wake up by 2010 and silence the old man.

WHO IS JOHN GALT?

Good for Newyork,you can go ahead and pick a celebrity with no credentials other than opposing senator clinton.So go ahead and reward her with senator clintons seat.That makes so much sense.We are going to be governed and represented by rookies.This country is in for a rude awakening.Goodluck NY.

Isn't it the blue bloods that have gotten America into this mess? These elitist mega rich have no clue to what it is really like for the average American citizen. In my world people are loosing their jobs, homes, and the ability to feed themselves and/or their children.
Wasn’t the bailout supposed to protect Main Street? Our local Salvation Army, Rescue Mission, and Food banks have no food to feed to starving here in upstate NY, and Ms. Kennedy will be our savior? What will she do? “Let them eat cake”?
The leadership of this country better start talking to us little people some more, look past the metrics, and start looking into the eyes of the American citizen, and tell them straight up that they have neglected their sworn duty to uphold the U.S Constitution and the Citizens of the great land.

Yes, Caroline will make a great senator. She is smart, thoughtful and been around politics her entire life. A great addition!

Senator Kennedy would be a fine representative for the State of New York. I honestly don't understand all the nay-sayers out there. Hillary supports should back the appointment due to the fact that Caroline is a strong woman who gets things done.

Carol-K for the Senate

Reid wants to ensure that no one in the Senate is as qualified as he is. Obvioulsy, this means that we must set a VERY low bar!

Talk about using a Family Name to get what you want...

"No qualification required"?
The woman is a freaking LAWYER!

Caroline hails from a FAMILY OF LEADERS!
That are some of the very good reasons that the visionary and highly intelligent Obama picked Caroline Kennedy to help with the selection and vetting of a VP, of which Americans ARE QUITE SATISFIED!

Caroline Kennedy is OVERQUALIFIED for the US Senate!
I can think of tens of US Senators of which Caroline Kennedy is more capable, and would be more useful FOR AMERICA!

It would seem that these days having been around and involved in politics is a bad thing. What has all our 'experience' in Congress got us so far? Lowest approval ratings ever! Guess that does take some real skill.

Madam Kennedy is a true humanitarian. She truely cares for people just like her other family members. We could use more people like her running America looking out for the "little" folks...

Wow, she just got the moron endorsement.

No history (known) of her achievements. Just her last name. Not enough, in my opinion. Blago comes to mind ...

Bobby Kennedy and Hilary Clinton were/are stars. But from New York? Only because New York law allows last minute residency as a qualification for senate. If that's the law, so be it. But, please Senator Reid, don't insult everyone's intelligence. She's lived in government and politics her whole life. Fine. Michael Reagan for senate. How about Ron Reagan. Eleanor Mondale (I'm sure President Clinton would approve). I've got it. Chastity Bono.

Caroline is a beautiful human ...

Who's heart is in the right place

She, like Obama cares about The People

May I never awake from this beautiful dream of real Democracy

Read Caroline Kennedy's bio! She's more than qualified!!!

Dang. Palin didn't have enough experience. Kennedy does, because, well...of course, well, this is different now.

Caroline Kennedy should NOT get to become a senator just because her father and uncle were in politics. She has not had government experience, has basically stayed out of the "lime light" and there are many other people who would probably do a better job.

Three kennedy's is enough!!!

I do not think she is qualified to be Senator based on her name only. Hillary was not qualified either before her initial run. Being married to the President or having a famous name does not make you qualified. Mayor Bloomberg (though it would be a step down) would be qualified, but it would prepare him to run in 2012. I'm sure Caroline could do a good job, but she needs to start out smaller, like being a state represenative or senator. Peopel that are not qualifed are too easily elected just because of the name or ability to speak well.

This is a disaster for us Dems. Nepotism of the highest degree. Are we to understand that you' dhave us act no different than the Republicans, Reid? I'd throw my shoes at him right now if I could.

Reid has no credibility. I would opt for a person he didn't support instead of another Kennedy clone. It's pretty hard to picture Caroline stumping in every county of NY state as Hillary did when she ran. Let Schlossberg run for the seat before it gets handed to her because she's a member of the lucky sperm club.

Reid doesn't get a vote. This is a NY issue. Reid needs to pay attention to his own job and try to get the Congress to actually DO something. For the last 2 years they have been MIA.

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Being the daughter of a famous president doesn't qualify her to be a senator. When are people going to wake up to the fact that our political leaders need to have better qualifications than just being popular or related to someone famous. They need to be intelligent with a wide world view and enough ethics and smarts to lead this country toward a properous future. We end up with too many incompetent and corrupt representatives. There needs to be stricter qualifications for leadership than "my daddy was a famous president".

She looks amazing for 52.

What's her age have to do with anything, Harry?

Thats what the Senate needs fresh new names and ideas!

I don't think this is a very good idea. Haven't the last 8 years taught us the perils of selecting public officials based on last name?

I really think the people of New York should decide. Maybe the want her or they don't, but they should decide.

Wonderful thing about being a Senator or Congress-person ... no qualifications required ... or so it seems.

Go Caroline!

Do New Yorkers really want a carpetbagger from Boston coming in and being given a New York Senate seat?
So a member of an influential family is getting set to circumvent the electoral process and be given a political powerful position, even given she has never ever served in public office.
This stinks. Some change, Obama.

Not another Carter or Clinton, this is a nation of traditional conservative values of our founding fathers such as George Washington.

This is not fair that Caroline is considered better than the way way they considred sara. Americans you should stop judging and hating.

I think that it is a done deal.........go Caroline. Show the US what a Kennedy is made of and can accomplish for this nation !!!

So, if she's appointed is she going to gain 200 pounds and drive off a bridge?

Cheers to Harry Reid!

Harry Reid never endorsed Obama or Clinton in the primaries, although his son worked on Hillary's campaign.

Reid is a neutral voice of reason and authority.

We need someone in the Senate position that will stand up for we New Yorkers- Someone without other ideas for the future-Hilary did little for us during her time as a NYS Senator as she had her sights focused on the WH- Let's get someone who is seasoned. Cuomo would be a great choice-
We do not need a celeb in the position

But what does he want in return

If New Yorkers have any commom sense they will back Kennedy. You northerners have enough "celebs" in politics. Voting for the "nanny" would be an insult to America. Let the professionals handle washington. Not actors or actresses who pretend to be professionals. I will miss Hillary in the Senate. But her future now is headed straight to the white house. Paving the way for WOMEN. Lord knows Sarah Palin was just a flop...

Quote,,,, We have a lot of stars from New York

Is THAT now what the criteria is for running for public office, whether you have star quality?

Listen, Caroline has spent her enirte life doing good things, I will not deny that. But she has also never held a public office, not even dog catcher. This country slammed Palin for not being qualified, but yet now New York wants star quality with Caroline?
Why not say Tom Cruise wants the job, or Jennifer Aniston if all it takes is star quality?
Caroline has no experiance, none, not even a local school board.

But yet she nows claims to know what she is doing, hires a consulting firm to help her get the job and wants her last name to carry her into public office.
Whyd id she have to hire the consulting firm? To convince people she knows what to do? Or to buy her way into office?

I do not feel she should get the job, but will love it if she does. It will set up one hell of a Democratic race for President in 2012.
Kennedy verses Obama.

Sort of like a Hollywood movie,,, with star quality.

Why should someone with no political experience be given a senate seat just because her name is Kennedy. This is completely ridiculous.

NNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Other than her name, she's stayed away from DC politics. She has no experience. Let's keep it that way. We're all a little sick of the Bushes, Clintons, and yes, Kennedy's. Enough of these clans being in powerful positions.

NO NO NO NO NO!!!! When are the Dems in office going to stop acting in a self-destructive manner? Reid is a total moron on this count. We shouldn't be seen as supporting the same old-boys-network nepotism-based political machine that has ruined this country!!!! FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY, SAY NO TO NAME-BASED POLITICS.

Well, if the genius Harry Reid wants her, 'nuf said. Who cares about her qualifications?

He can't lead the Senate out of a wet paper bag with a machete, and he's naming senators?

All you commoners hail and bow down ; another Kennedy is coming to town! Don't you just love this senseless country !

As I recall the Obama fans were really down on continuing Washington DC dynasties so they certainly wouldn't want a Kennedy, right? I mean we need to change politics as usual.

Or is this change a part of the changing definition of change, or has that changed?

The Kennedy's have some great qualities. But what makes Caroline ready for the senate (other than Reid being star struck by her name). If yer gonna put some body 'famous' in there. I say pick Fran Drescher. She has proven herself to be a much more motivated individual than what I can see of Caroline, and we need more women AND men of iron up there these days. I wish we had someone smarter, stronger and more charismatic than Reid. He doesn't inspire me for squat.

And she would vote lockstep with the rest of the dumbocrats...

YES........to Caroline Kennedy.

Why is not a special election called whenever a Senator resigns.

Seems to me that the people should decide not some official.

It will be the greatest New Year present that has ever been given to anyone – including myself. She is a great daughter of a great Father and the best niece of a great Uncle.
Please, give her every support; she deserve it.

How stupid, because of her name, no other reason or just to piss Hillary off?

I always thought America had over 300 million people who valued their freedom from the political nepotism that afflicts so much of the world – so why do we feel the need to turn to the same tired faces/families every time a big political slot falls open? Aren't two lots of Clintons and Bushes enough? Now we want more Kennedy's? Come on people, we get the leadership we deserve and we deserve better than this!

I support her too!!

Well said, Reid! Just simply well said!

Harry just give the gov. of NY some money and he'll buy her that seat. She'll fit right in, A name sake but record just like that obama guy.

I hear that the NY Governor is under extreme pressure to appoint a female senator to replace Mrs Clinton. I hear many people say that it was time for a black president to be elected. What ever happened to our system of no sexism and no racism. We are going backwards again in our thinking. If Caroline Kennedy's name was Angelina Jolie or Oprah Winfrey or any other non experienced celebrity, they would not even be considered – end of story. Caroline is not right. If Obama had been white, he would still be a senator facing a hard reelection. We do not need affirmative action in Washington DC. And we do not need to appoint Caroline simple because of her name and Camelot story.

I'd do her.

I believe she has no interest in the position at all. It all seems like an ego boost for herself because her last name is Kennedy. Put someone in who actually cares.

Nothing like starting at the top. At least Andrew Cuomo has a background . People thought Sarah Palin was too inexperienced, Carolyn Kennedy isn't even on the radaar screen.

Harry Reid, probably one of the worst Senate Majority Leaders in American history, offering his opinion on who would be a good Senator? The fact that this incompetent leader thinks Mrs. Kennedy would be a good Senator should give anyone pause.

Its nice to know that a senator from Nevada wants to tell those of us from NY who should be our senator. How about letting us pick the speaker of the house then, thats an even trade.

YES, I LOVE IT!

She's 52, Reid talked with her, and she helped select Biden (who is the complete opposite of any message for "Change"). And don't forget that she had the same qualifications that Clinton had – she's actually lived in the White House.

Now THAT makes her the "perfect" fit!!!

With Salazar leaving, it looks like Kennedys 2; Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans 0.

Oh boy....People are going to be ticked that think they have waited long enough for the job. Just sit back and watch it all unfold.....Politics is fun

Harry Reid, you been sticking your head under a rock so long your brain dead! OBAMA said CHANGE your saying business as usuall
why dont you retire and give us all a CHANGE.

Why should it matter who Harry Reid wants to replace Clinton? He has no knowledge what or who the people of New York want and need. He's just trying to get some points with Teddy.