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Picking Caroline Kennedy will prove to be polictical suicide for Patterson in 2 years. Andrew Cuomo will squash her or Patterson, whichever position he chooses to run in a primary for.

And the highest bidder is?

Hey folks let's look ahead to the 2012 and 2016 Pres. elections.

Caroline would squash one Palin. If Barack doesn't run in 2012, Caroline could very well be the next Pres. America is now ready for the First Madame President.

Has she had any marital infidelity??? She truly a great person for the Senate, and one day for the presidency. I am a republican, and I love Barack as president. Go Caroline!!!

Hillary has conceded any future run for President, if not what a ticket Hillary/Caroline!!!!!!!!

Please let it be Caroline Kennedy... she's an outsider and she can work well for the citizens of New York. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

NO KENNEDY! Cuomo YES, Caroline NO!

I am continualy pleased reading all you people on this blog crying about "Qualifications" and some requirement to hold public office before oyu can be a federal representative 9including President) it simply shows that you never bothered to look at what our founding fathers wrote or the concept they had for this REPUBLIC (we are NOT a democracy and were NEVER intended to be one no matter what your third grade teached and the current president say!) The founding fathers spoke out about lifelong politicians. they specifically commented they wanted (Hancock is who I am paraphrasing now) Citizen Statesmen. Washington spoke often about the duty of AVERAGE CITIZENS to become representatives. Franklin openly worried that if we ever had career politicians we would lose the basis for our government. But you idiots cry that the person is not enough of a politician.. and then spend the rest of your lives whining about how Washington only listens to the lobbyist and does not hear the people.

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It amazes me to read all the comments about wanting someone with all these qualifications. All the so called experts in Washington got us in the position we are in and they had all these QUALIFICATIONS. I say bring on Caroline Kennedy and some fresh blood. We need people in Washington that have LOGICAL thinking, which in my opinion is a lot better than all these QUALIFICATIONS that right now have America sinking.

Most of you are right, Caroline Kennedy has money, power, position and she does not have to work a day in her life if she doesn't want to. But, she has said she is willing to get in there and do what it takes to help New York and the Country. The Kennedy Family have been a part of public service their whole lives, nearl all of them if not all serve the public in some way and Caroline leads the way.

This is NOT about serving the people of New York, this is all about the Kennedy ego.

Plizz...........give us Caroline Kennedy. Can you imagine Gov. Peterson and senator Caroline Kennedy in Newyork? Caroline is just good for our hearts!!!

Does it matter that Caroline Kennedy has failed to ever hold public office?

Does it matter that she frequently has even failed to vote in a general election?

Does it matter that she now holds the NY Times record for saying "you know" in a thirty minute interview?

One wonders if a deal was struck for her & the uncle's endorsement – Barack Obama wins > offers a high level cabinet post to Hillary Clinton and Caroline is appointed to the senate seat vacated by Clinton. Think it couldn't happen in just that manner?

Anyone but Caroline!

You know, I am a lib, so, qualifications or not , double standard or not, I must got this job, you know.

As a New Yorker, please not Caroline Kennedy. Time to end the age of the the Kennedys.

Cuomo could easily trounce Patterson in a hard-fought primary
for governor. Caroline Schlossberg or no.

First of all, Gov. Paterson is not corrupt like the idiot in Illinois or the so-called governor of Alaska (she gave her future son-in-law (?) a job in which he was not qualified to have). Secondly, Caroline Kennedy does have experience (more than certain individuals). In case some of you have read or heard on the news, Andrew Cuomo, son of former Governor Mario Cuomo, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former husband of Caroline Kennedy's cousin (catch a pattern) is also running. Could it be that he wants the seat out of spite towards the Kennedy family? At least she has the heart to want the seat and I know that she will be a great senator following in the footsteps of her father, uncles and Hillary Clinton.

I'm so glad I don't live in NY anymore! I bet she gets the seat. Obama owes the Kennedy's for their support over Hillary. Patterson seems like a puppet. Big time payback is coming.

There is lots of governing to do in NY for the next few years.I would think that an experienced candidate is needed at this time..not an apprentice(Kennedy).PE Obama said things will get worse until they get better. That should be your first clue.One has to hit the ground running..something I think Mrs. Kennedy is unable to do.At this point in time, I don't think the senate needs a seat warmer.

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I hear Blago may be looking for a job.

This post should be giving to someone that is known in helping New yorkers

Who ever is picked has two years to prove to the people of New York that they are doing a good job. If they don't do a good job,elect someone else. Some of these comments seem like this is a life time appointment. If Kennedy, Cuomo, or anyone else that wants the job isn't picked they can start to run for the next election in about... 10 days from now. By the way, if any of the interested people that didn't get picked don't run 2010, then Paterson made the right pick

There is NO "replacing" Hillary Clinton. There will be someone who "takes her spot", but never anyone to replace her. She's the greatest! Leading lawyer, First Lady, Senator, Secretary of State-–Next stop....Commander in Chief 2016. If people don't vote for her then with all her brains, balls, qualifications, etc.....then I deem the United States officially retarded!

Again, no election. This is just like the USSR of the cold war, only at least they would have a sham electino to ensure one party control. The Democrats don't even go through that charade.

Go Caroline!

Gov. Patterson, I strongly encourage you to search your heart, and seek God's wisdom, in picking the next Sen. for New York State.
It's hard to fill the shoes that Sen. Clinton walked in as she had great access of her own, and her husbands. With that in mind, I personally would encourage you to Pick Caroline Kennedy. It's a sneeze to hear others say she doesn't have experience..she does..and it came from the trenches of NYS..where it counts most. She knows our citizens, she made herself to be among them and not just the rich. She has brought out the best in some of the worst.

Patterson should, um, you know, pick, um, the best candidate, you know, to represent, you know, New York. Patterson, um, should not, you know, worry about, you know, who can, um, raise the most, um, money, you know.

Adam January 16th, 2009 1:53 pm ET

Caroline Kennedy? Well uh, you know, what makes her so special and experinced? you know. You people made fun of Palin you know but Caroline Kennedy is as smart as a bag of rocks you know
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Really? How many stupid people do you know that graduate Harvard *and* Columbia Law School?

How many community colleges did Sarah Palin attend? Big difference.

ObamaKennedy – I hope you were joking. If not you are definately part of the problem.

Another appointment by another CORRUPT democratic govenor!!

Very hard for anyone to replace Hillary.

She knows more and works harder than anyone.

And New Yorkers have rewarded her talent and ability with sky high approval ratings, a landslide election and a mind blowing 70% for re-election.

She will be missed but at least her considerable talents will be put to good use as Sec. of State.

Andrew Cuomo.

I don't envy Patterson. No matter who he chooses, there will be multitudes of backlash. It is not an enviable position. Can we all just take a moment out of our campaigning and politicking, and just acknowledge that this man is not in an enviable position at this moment, and send him our best wishes. This is the second time in less than a year that this poor guy has been thrust into the national limelight because of someone *else's* decisions. Let's just all take a step back and give the man some breathing room and some support.

Mr Governor, I hope the rest of your administration goes more smoothly than this last year. You've more than earned it!!!

As much as we may laugh/cry/scream at the Democrats' supposedly disorganized responses to issues, we must remember that these responses force us to re-think our decisions thus resulting in better legislation. Not the rubber stamp responses of the past 8 years.

And what a BIG seat to fill...

SEAT SHOULD GO TO SOMEONE THAT HAS

A HISTORY OF ROLLING UP THE SLEEVES

& HELPING NEW YORKERS & THE NATION.

THE GOV. SHOULD GIVE IT TO THE INDIVIDUAL

THAT HAS GIVEN THE MOST TO NEW YORK.

CNN should have "hat-tipped" Politico on this as they had it first (from me, incidentally).

You should not say no to a Princess. Caroline is a part of Camelot so it is her destiny to lead.

have u seen this women on tv talk about it, caroline is a idiot, good job new york, you yanks should be proud

@ Steve – Well put. Gov. Patterson should realize that it's not a popularity contest, so who will be most "popular" in 2010 is irrelevent. Who is most qualified for New York now is what he should be thinking of.

ANYBODY would be better than clinton – she only became a new york senator to have a place from which to run for president – don't the new yorkers realize that yet? they would have been better represented by blago – at least he was in the city he was suppose to be running – not running around the country trying to get elected to the office he really wanted and used the people to get there!!! when will americans wake up to the self-serving clintons and run them out of town(whatever town they call home for the moment)?????????

We don't need another aristocratic, spoiled rich kid in there. These kids, think their money can buy them whatever they want, and they can simply point to a job, confident that it'll be handed to them, even without a shred of experience. No way.

Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg would be another "puppet" in Office with no background in gov't service. How would she operate? Same as Bush, someone else would be the Puppetmaster pulling the strings, and we all know what a disaster that was for him.

It's funny, she seemed to crawl out of the woodwork after all these years in seclusion when "Uncle Teddy" decided he wants to extend his Kennedy Dynasty. If there's a worse motive than that, I can't think of it.

WHOEVER HAS SERVED THE PEOPLE

OF NY MOST, DESERVES THE SEAT.

Looks like he's hinting Caroline Kennedy. Makes sense since she's a Kennedy so she's entitled to be crowned U.S Senator, or any other high ranking positions she wishes. It's great that more royal blood descendants of our nation's Camelot monarchy is getting back into power.

Sounds like he is not going to choose either of them and go with someone "who has distinguished themselves who are not as well known."

Carline! _ she is an idiot she never voted she thinks because she is a Kennedy people shoud allow her to be a senator. Think about it!. We have the best goverment money can buy!

Isiah Thomas

as long as he is taking... it WILL be 2010......

geez dude.. name them already.

NY senator is important Governor should pick someone who has experience, kennedy needs to work at public service, so show us her ability first. No free ride, she should ask obama job.

It should't be Kennedy or Cuomo. Neither are remotely qualified for the job. Is it not ironic that the same people who support these two inexperienced choices are probably the same that bashed the Palin pick (I'm not advocating her, because I too thought it was a terribel pick)? How funny it is how people forget.

Caroline Kennedy? Well uh, you know, what makes her so special and experinced? you know. You people made fun of Palin you know but Caroline Kennedy is as smart as a bag of rocks you know

Governor Patterson,
Just do what is best for your state, not for future politcal favors, or future elections. If you believe Kennedy is the best candidate for the job, select her. If not, select the one who is! Somebody has to have enough backbone to do what is right , even if it is not popular (Thanks Presidenyt Bush)! Serve your state and her people with honesty and integrity! We all have our opinions but when boiled down it is a New York issue!

Just pick the one that can help you the most...Kennedy!!!!....
Face it, politics is not about being honest or fair, its all about POWER!!

And the Kennedy's still have plenty it seems....

HOPEFULLY GOV PATTERSON WILL BASE HIS PICK ON QUALIFICATION ONLY. HAD THIS COUNTRY DID THIS 2000/2004 MAYBE WE WOULD NOT BE SCREWED LIKE WE ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!

IS CAROLINE THE MOST QUALIFIED TO LOOK OUT FOR WHAT IS BEST FOR NEW YORKERS GOV PATTERSON?

Mike–

That is a pathetic reach to inject your disdain for repubs into the discussion. No one benefits from Dems' squabbling, back room deals, and blatant disregard for the will of the people–no matter what party they belong to. Why don't you focus your efforts on cleaning up the mess/circus on your side of the aisle and not blaming the GOP for how your party can't handle itself.

In this ring, we have stumble-bumbing democrats trying to govern with a strait face. In that ring, we have down-trodden republicans looking more confused than ever. And in the center ring, we have the MSM trying to pretend like they understand what's going on.

I love and respect Caroline. I feel that she is one of us: a mom, shy, does not know how to play politics but has good judgment.

Hang in there Caroline! I predict she will get the position in the end.

Good decision by Paterson--–it sounds like it is not going to be Carlone or Cumo--–looks like someone else will overshadow the two top forerunners.

Why not pick Schlossberg, the left voted for a senator with NO EXPERIENCE for president so why not another person with no experience to fill a senate seat. This comedy show just keeps getting better and better!!!

Just like Democrats to cause trouble for America by wanting to fill positions with the crooks (Geithner, Rangel,Blago), inexperienced (Obama, Schlossberg) and mindless (Reid, Pelosi, Franks, Dodd) people.

Really do care about our country huh,,,, more partisan politics from the left!

Paterson to New York: Drop Dead

Pay-for-play, Kennedy style. No one pretends CK is the best choice for the people of New York – they don't like her and do not want her representing them. It is all about who can bring in the most cash for Paterson's re-election campaign.

I am leaning toward Cuomo as the heir-apparent to Clinton's open senate seat. He has the polls going in his favor while Kennedy's numbers have been falling.

I think it should be Caroline Kennedy. She would bring new and fresh ideas to the Senate and that is exactly what our country needs. I'm sick of all the old Washington hounds playing politics at our expense. Go Caroline!!!!!

caroline kennedy would be a great SENATOR------–

Well, doesn't that say it all. It is not the person that can do the job the best but the person that can get elected in 2010. As long as people like this are in power this country is going down the drain. They think of themselves and party first and country second (if that high).

Sarah Palin should move to NYC in 2010. She has more experience than Caroline (I've done nothing) Kennedy.

Yes, it's all about POPULARITY, not QUALIFICATIONS. What?? Patterson should be ashamed of himself for saying that.

This has really turned into a bit of a mess. The other day on the subway riding uptown in Manhattan, I heard a woman say, "Maybe Paterson will do the right thing and appoint himself."

Egads. Hopefully not. Here's one vote for Kirsten Gillibrand or Carolyn Maloney.

Caroline Kennedy-S. is still the best choice. Any other selection would show that political propaganda and pressure worked.
She would have a better chance at re-election than Cuomo.

Andrew Cuomo, has a popular last name also, is conveniently bathing in the accomplishments of his father, and is the ex-husband of a Kennedy; so there is a personal bias against any Kennedy.

He'll probably pick Cuomo, his biggest rival in the next governor's race. Either way, Cuomo or Kennedy would be fine. Kennedy has taken a beating for not being qualified, but she is just as much as Clinton was...and Clinton did a great job.

Chelsea Clinton for Senator, it uh, uh, uh, uh makes the most sense.

Actually the "messiah" is putting heat on Paterson to pick Caroline "you know" Kennedy as payback for her being part and parcel to him being annointed President.

If Paterson doesn't, Ted "the swimmer" Kennedy is not going to be happy.

Don't worry though, it is in the bag, doesn't matter that she uh, uh, uh is a dolt, she can raise money and "you know" has a famous last name.

She and Obama can turn a simple conversation into a fillibuster with all of the uh, uh, uh, uh um, um, um's thrown in.

"But Bush can't speak either......................................... and they went to Hahvard so that makes them smaht...................."

People with BDS, he is gone in three days, whaddya going to do then?

Return that $52K rug that you put in the Governor's Mansion, Patterson!

no henney's need in the senator

Dems are no different than the Repubs – they all want to be elected and re-elected. DEAL WITH IT ALL OF YOU.

Ignore the polls and pick who can help out in 2 yrs.
How about let's go with someone who has 'some' friggin experience, and not just riding on her daddy's coat tail.

I just have a feeling it will be Kirsten Gillibrand. She is a real up-and-comer and would be a solid pick, and upstate (Albany area) to boot.

obama owes kennedy

patterson selects kennedy

kennedy owes patterson, hence

obama owes patterson.

politics

ya gotta love it. it's the best sport known.

This stinks. It had not better be Kennedy. I now take more ownership of who represents us regardless of the state. I come from the State of Minnesota and it's apparent that those who represent other states can have a great affect on the country as a whole; that when Barney Frank heads the banking committee his negligence affects every tax payer. I do not want the senator from New York to be given a position because of his or her name with no experience to speak of. Especially if they support all of the long-standing senators that have been there, whether a democrat or republican, and have so neglected their responsibilities that the taxpayer is now looking a years of debt because they did not do their jobs. This has got to stop. I encourage all New Yorkers to let Governor Patterson know that you will only support someone that has the experience to do this job, i.e., to represent the taxpayer.

Please not Slitheren, not Slitheren. Oops, not Kennedy, not Kennedy.

CAROLINE KENNEDY WILL WIN BY A LANDSLIDE.

What is distrubing about Governers Paterson's comment is that his interest in this appointment appears to be solely related to popularity. Senator Clinton's replacement should be based on who is not only best suited for the job, but who can do the most for the people of New York. Governor Paterson is looking out for his own political future which should not be criteria for filling this important Senate seat.

Patterson has NO credibility.He himself was not elected,but was placed in his position by a pervert.

And who will it be, wanta make a guess.......Keeeeeeenndey

Caroline!!! Caroline!!! Caroline!!! She's highly educated and has worked for the school in NY for years. She also has given her family and their lives to this country!!! JUST TRY HER!!!

caroline would be a great choice.

It's going to take someone with a pretty big behind to fill that seat

PLEASE NOT KENNEDY. I PERSONALLY THINK THEY SHOULD HOLD SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR ANYONE VACATING SENATE OR CONGRESS

or your days will be numbered!

otherwise your days will be numbered!

I think the governor should pick the most famous woman for the job.

I admire the governor for not caving to polls.

Gov. Paterson says his job is not to pick the candidate who’s most popular at the moment, but rather, "the person who is going to be popular in 2010, when they run for re-election." Isn't his job actually to pick the most qualified person?

Paterson will look out for himself and pick Kennedy to help him win in 2010. He needs the Kennedy backing and money.

Sounds like respectable, well thought out response.