(CNN) - Caroline Kennedy is on a public campaign for Sen. Hillary Clinton's Senate seat, which may make it difficult for New York Gov. David Paterson not to send President John F. Kennedy's only living child to Washington.
While she has to win over only one voter - Paterson - Kennedy essentially began a political campaign for the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy, with a visit to upstate New York on Wednesday.
Watch a Kennedy Senate rival weigh in on her chances
And on Thursday, Kennedy meet with civil rights activist Al Sharpton, an influence in national and New York politics.
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She's not stupid. She knows how the game is played. Evidently, she has decided she really wants this. Of course, she's probably getting some advice from some very politically savvy relatives.
I hope the gov paterson chose Caroline because she would be good for NY school reform for NY
absolutely NOT. i will NOT live in NY any longer if she buys that seat soley on the fact taht her last name is Kennedy. she would never have ever done this if she actually had to get elected. we have a Democratic Governor who has no idea what he's doing anyway, so how can we trust him to make this choice?
I don't get it. When John Kennedy Jr. was alive people were bugging him about running for an office. Now that Caroline has said that she wants to serve the public–what's the big deal? She has the same stock from the same family. The Kennedys have given a lot to this country, I say let her have the position. If she doesn't measure up, there's 2012–vote her out.
Go away Ms. Namesake. It's time to end the politics of nepotism in this country, not encourage it.
Princess Caroline is the most entitled person in America.
Dang that's a scary picture...
I believe Carolina Kennedy's life has been too shelter and influenced
by the deeds of her Father. She defintely is not qualified or
worthy of the position....
And it certainly appears that we need school reform in NY.
If Sharpton endorses her that would be the final indication that she should never get appointed.
This is BS. So what if she raises money for the ballet and public schools and has a law degree. Give me an hour and I could come up with a list of 100 other rich women in Manhattan with the same resume.
I still say they hold a special election. It's not that I don't feel that she's qualified. She's well educated and truly seems to have the peoples' best interests at heart. But if she's appointed.. everyone will just say it's name recognition which could result in a lot of resentment.
Though I think if there was an election, she would be the one elected.
STAY BACK . WHEN THIS BUBBLE STARTS TO GAIN SPEED OF UNWNDING. lOOKS AS IF , WE HAVE THE POWER PLAYERS , ALL COMING ON BOARD. DON'T HAVE TO KNOW A THING. JUST KNOW SOMEBODY.
SAID IT MANY TIMES THREW THIS ELECTION , NOT WHAT YOU KNOW , IT'S WHO YOU KNOW. MONEY TALKS.
NOW WE SEE HERE THE SAUDIES HAVE LONG AGO PUSHED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS INTO THE CLINTONS.
BEWARE THIS COUNTRY , WILL BE TAKEN OVER ,AN A SHOT NOT EVEN BEING FIRED. LONG AGO IT WAS STATED, BEWARE OF YOUR ENEMY FROM WITH IN.
YES WE HAVE SEEN THE BEST OF AMERICA ERA.
GOD BLESS THE USA.
She may be smart and have money, but that describes a ton of people. If her name were simply Schlossberg, we wouldn't even be discussing her. There are plenty of other qualified candidates who have actually run for office and faced the voters. I am sick and tired of people who feel they deserve things just because they want them.
Why can't we stop with this continual Perils of Pauline routine.
Gov. Paterson will very likely chose Caroline Kennedy and the state of NY will applaud. Now if only the Gov. doesn't cave in to the pressure to do otherwise, he will be a hero . Blind or not. Sometimes we have to look within to find the truth.
Stop family dynasty politics NOW!
Pick her already-she is ready and america is willing. she can only bring more excitiment to a pretty stale, boring goverment. And what, can she do worse than what we've had in Washington?
Caroline Kennedy will be a poor choice for NY. I am pround that NY has one of few women Senators, but maintaining the number of women in the Senate is not a good enough reason to put an unqualified perosn in that seat. Additionally, I find it disgraceful that Caroline Kennedy thinks she is so special that she can just swoop into a postion to which others are more deserving and qualified. I hope Patterson makes a wise choice, although I have little confidence that he will.
The strongarm tactics of Grandpa Joe are not lost on this Kennedy. Intimidate untill you get your way.
Dang that picture makes her look like an old hag. And people were running down Palin? Daggone at least she is attractive.
Ironically, many of the same people who criticized Sarah Palin for lack of experience to be Vice President (and rightly so, I think), are ready to support a woman of even less experience for a key Senate seat. This is true craziness. We're seemingly all blinded by partisanship to the point where hypocrisy becomes irrelevant.
What is she doing? She isn't running. This is up to Paterson. This is unfair pressure for him.
oddly enough ...
for those who said Carolyn Kennedy should have to campaign to get the seat, rather than just get appointed.
They got their wish. Because apparently, that's what she is doing.
caroline would be good for new york and the rest of the U.S.
Once again it's not what ya know it's who ya know. In this case, the Kennedy name is enough. Sad.
Just like a Kennedy, she wants her way and the more public she does it the more she feels entitled to it. Why did this woman support NOBAMA over Hill and now she wants Hills seat? Does that make sense? All of them, NOBAMA FIRST, are losers and traitors.
I like CK but I really don't like the idea of any person being appointed to the U.S. Senate that never recieved any vote in any election. She has tried to stay out of politics all her life then when the opportunity to become a U.S. Senator without having to actually earn it by running comes along she's suddenly interested. She wouldn't be on anyone's list if she didn't have the last name Kennedy and I think someone that has actually ran for office in some capacity should be selected before her. If she wants to be the junior senator form NY do it the correct way run in 2010.
When will people understand that Caroline is a Kennedy, she is ENTITLED to that position simply because of who she is. wake up people, give the queen her due.
On another Blog I meant to say Mayor instead of Govenor. The mayor has nothing to say about who is chosen. Not to worry. I think she will do a good job.
Caroline Kennedy will be a wonderful Senator.
After what happened to her Father... her Uncle.... and even her Brother.... can you blame her for taking so long to come out into the open and prove her worth!
Good luck, Caroline! You can do it!
just what we need – another Kennedy in office.
GOV.PETERSON SHOULD PICK THE BEST PERSON FOR THE JOB.
MS.KENNEDY WANTS TO TAKE A POSITION SHE DOESN'T DESERVE.
THAT IN ITSELF TELLS YOU PLENTY ABOUT HER AS AN INDIVIDUAL.
AND THAT PLENTY AS WE SAY IN NEW YORK, AIN'T SO GOOD.
THERE ARE A 100 PEOPLE MORE DESERVING OF THAT JOB.
You go Caroline, I am with you all the way! I believe you would be a great Senator for NY.
If she wants the job, it is fine. But she should not only have to convince the governor but the voters of NY. She should lay out her positions and her plans.
So Paterson is being boxed in-WOW. I wondered how he would save face with his other friends when he was forced to pick Caroline for the senate seat. Just goes to show, WHATEVER TURNS YOUR CRANK !
She would be a people senator and that is what we need now more then ever.
Senator Namesake. Has a crappy ring to it.
Caroline, sorry but we don't know enough about your abilities to govern.
Why not start with a duly elected state senate seat? Sort of a "starter sentor" thingee.
If she wants the senate seat so bd, let her run for it in 2010.
To New, New Yorker,
Could you name 10 of the 100 people more deserving? By deserving, do you mean an old politician?
There is no "deserving" of a Senate seat. Get real people. They must work and demonstrate to the people of that particular state that they are the most qualified candidate for that position. To simply state that someone "deserves" a seat sets aside the very foundations of our democracy.
As far as qualifications go, Article One of the Constitution states "Senators must be at least 30 years old, have been a citizen for nine years, and live in the state they represent." So much for experience and qualifications.
Personally, I would like to see the start of yet another corrupt American dynasty that wallows in the muck and mire of greed and power.
Does anyone know her stance on prosecution of the current administration on war crimes charges?
Perfect for NY – another liberal empty suit with no ideas beyond tax increases and entitlements. That's why my family left the wreck year's ago...why not appoint someone who believes in entreprenurialism, individual choice and who actually knows how to make hard decisions and manage something – Guiliani or Bloomberg would blow her away. Amazing how the self-satisfied Kennedy clan believes they are entitled to power based on a track record that is more smoke and mirrors (Hollywood) than any 'real' accomplishments.
Hello!
You know I have to believe that if Caroline Kennedy thinks that she would be a great Senator, she ought to know more than anybody. It's pretty obvious that she isn't doing it because she needs fame or fortune. This is a huge responsibility as well as sacrifice and I commend her and wish her luck.
This is by the way coming from a Republican. It's time for our nation to come together as a people, one nation, a team...everybody knows that it takes a team to win and not just one player.
Goldsboro, NC
This is pure garbage. Sharpton and Bloomberg have WISELY refused to endorse her.
Paterson is just out of his league.
CAROLINE KENNEDY IS THE REAL DEAL. SHE WILL BE A MORNING ROSE FOR NEW YORK.
Caroline would make an excellent Senator. Why is she being judged so harshly? The news media and their gotcha reporters trying to make a name for themselves for the next open anchor chair. Just a bunch of vultures. KEEP FIGHTING CAROLINE!
I say appoint Caroline Kennedy to the senate. If we continue to be affraid of taking a chance at change, the unknown, or something different and continue to rely on the familiar, the old, or the known, we will continue to be dissapointed. Lets restart, rebuild and move on with the new. GO CAROLINE KENNEDY!
Caroline is VERY qualified .... her dad was President when she was 3 years old.
Haven't the citizens of New York had enough of the Kennedy's? Where does it say that they are suppose to be great politicians anyway? I agree with the other comments saying that if she wants to be a Senator, start with the state races and work her way up! There has to be better qualified people to fill the position besides Caroline! She is just banking on her name to land her the position! Politics as usual!!
Before choosing Caroline Kennedy, the governor needs to consider other equally qualified women, such as Paris Hilton.
Another political and financial dynasty continues. This is disgusting.
How in the world are you going to find anyone else with the integrity, honor, believability, HONESTY, no axe to grind, money nor fame as an issue, etc. What a breadth of fresh CLEAN air she would be. jb
This would be a real travesty just to satisfy an aging ego.
CAROLINE (kennedy) SCHLOSSBERG should be hounded about her lack of any political experience like the qualified Sarah Palin was by you liberal clowns!