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my local news in New York already announce who got it. Why not CNN?

I can't believe the arrogance of this patterson fellow. He has forgotten that he only got into the Govenor's offoice because of another's scandal. He has no right to denigrate the name of Caroline Kennedy in that fashion; she is a member of a family that has sacrificed immensely for the sake of this land, and being respectful toward her should not be such a task. What is the value of Patterson's declarartion that he was not going to pick her; she has removed herself from the contest, I believe because of the inordinately arrogant manner in which Paterson has been talking about his role as the appointee. Leave her be.

Maningi

This goes to show that the NY Times is out of touch with reality. Attack Palin for months and then approves of Princess Caroline being a senator with no experience.

She wasnt the answer,but neither is Cuomo.My friends there tell me hes just the legalized version of Johm Gotti,and runs everything there with his fortune.

she didn't seem like a good choice any way, so I am happy with the result

chuck January 22nd, 2009 8:58 pm ET

GOV. PATERSON KILLED THE DREAM OF CAROLINE KENNEDY. HE TALKED TOO MUCH THEN IT WAS TOO LATE. SHE WOULD HAVE HAVE BEEN A GREAT SENATOR.

Also, he took to long to make up his mine. If I was Caroline Kennedy, I would have withdraw as well. Gov. Paterson is a big joke.

There is no president that had previous presidential experience before they became president. There is no senator, or governor that had previous senatorial or gubernatorial experience prior to becoming
senator or governor, and no surgeon had past experience before they operate for the first time on a patient. It's all acquired on-the-job. And before they became professionals, presidents makes disastrous decisions, senators enact unfair laws, governors build bridges to no where, and surgeons kill many patients.There is no politcian presently in office that has no skeleton hidden in their closets. Qualification, experience, and good behavior are tools used to discriminate against and prevent others from pursuing and attaining their polical dreams which is a violation of the constitution's bill that allows the pursuit happiness and political ambition.

What a joke CNN is! There are 2 ticker stories tonight about Sarah Palin, which is what they do when there is nothing exciting to say about Obama or if they worry that fewer people are reading their website. I can hear it now "Hey guys, we need to spice things up. Let's do another contrived story about Palin! That always brings out the excessive crowd!!!"

Leave Caroline alone. There are so many important things going on in this world. Why is everyone so petty. There is a rhythum and blues song from years aback--BEFORE YOU ACCUSE ME–TAKE A LOOK AT YOURSELF! Remember...when you point a finger there are 4 pointing back at you! I think there is a lot of jealousy going on.

two words HAW HAW

Whatever, she isn't a good fit for the job and that's that. At least Paterson wasn't trying to sell the seat......unlike the dilema in my state.

Here is my question to CNN about "awaiting moderation":

When you see your comment amidst the others, but with the title, "Awaiting moderation," is it really there to be read by others, or do comments marked "awaiting moderation" appear only on the screen of the computer through which it was submitted?

At this point I seriously doubt Patterson knows who he "wasn't going to pick." He is taking FOREVER, blowing his own announcement dates, and dawdling. At this belated point, there are now only two options; the guy is a serious drama queen, or he is an organizational failure.

Well, Patterson probably would have selected her, but now he's probably glad that the burden isn't on his shoulders now....
Truth be known, he probably had some pressure on him for the pick..

The real truth is : she was a NON VOTER for such a long time....
She only endorsed Obama because she & ( like a lot of us ) wanted
a Democrat for a change ! (especially after 8 long years of pure misery )

She didn't even VOTE for Al Gore, as the same way with a lot of Democrats did not vote, because they figured their vote would not count, or it didn't matter who got IN....( that's when Bush got it the 2nd time) (instead of Al Gore) Everyone thought it was the most popular vote, and come to find out that it was the "Electoral" Vote that counted.......Thaat shows you how smart the American young voters were, at the time)

Caroline just needs to start from the bottom up thats all.

It doesn't sound politically fair to me at all. If Palin, as a governor who is not qualified to be a police officer, is considering running for president , why would while Caroline, who seems to have a much higher academic achievement and more genetic political experience and background than her is being disqualified for the senate seat? Let be put aside that qualification issue. Let it be for another reason why Caroline can't have the seat. One can sense here discrimination based on gender, hatred, jealousy, and unjust impeachment of the Kennedy name to power, while they let the bushes grow tall and plenty. That's not fair.

Yawn.....

Get over the hero worship already.

I am sorry that Caroline Kennedy withdrew her candidacy. She would have been a wonderful Senator. She had more qualifications that Hillary Clinton when she started her political career.

My primary concern regarding the Kennedy issue pertains to her voting pattern, or more accurately, the lack thereof. Failure to participate in such an important civic duty should rightfully disqualify ANYONE running for political office.

My primary concern regarding the Kennedy issue pertains to her voting pattern, or more accurately, the lack thereof. Failure to participate in such an important civic duty should rightfully disqualify someone for running for political office.

Another tax cheat. Shocking, I know.

Let's try again. Willy Brown–in your statement "a democrat not
getting a political seat because they have no experience"
SHOULD READ: a democrate not getting a political seat because
HE HAS no experience. And, "unless your #44" SHOULD BE
"you're". Got that, idiot?

Why is it the Fox News has the scoop that Gov. Patterson is picking Kristin Gilabrand...........what is happeing over at CNN....come on guys...get your scoop...call F. Dicker!

Willy Brown–in your statement "a democrat not getting a political seat
because they have no experience–SHOULD READ:

Withdrawing her name had to be caused by her not getting picked. I am she it wasn't from common sense, such as "Oh I guess I am not qualified even though mu name is Kennedy."

Gillibrand is probably the winner.

If anyone has been unprofessional, it is the Governor's Office. First he has let this thing drag on forever (trying to get more press undoubtedly). Secondly, making negative statements about her readiness to be Senator and then letting his office say he had no intention to choose her. I, personally, don't know why she isn't as ready as anyone else who runs for office.....some of those people in Washington D.C. have been there forever and still are very poor public servants.

As a Democrate I'd choose Palin over this loser. May I suggest you
take flying lessons!

This guy Paterson has just ensured that he won't win re-election. Democrats just don't seem to understand how to retain power.

hey chuck, UM LIKE YOU KNOW.... UM LIKE I CAN DO THIS.... AND UM LIKE YEAH I WOULD MAKE A UM LIKE YOU KNOW A GOOD SENATOR.... PLEASE--- like gag me with a spoon and all of the rest of it .... i got 2 17 year old nieces who speak better than this silver spooned elitist who believes her name gives her privy to all that her little heart desires......

To Jan,
Sometimes I am glad that CNN didn't post my comments!.
I just think, and accept the fact that it could be a good thing.
SO BE IT. It is THEIR blog, not mine. I am happy it is here
for us.

well maybe sarah can sleep now she isn't the only one being "picked on"!

ding dong the witch is dead....... i think she is from CHIGAGO seeing how she has all of this cloud of tax, illegal alien nanny's, adultery... and obama only knows what else..... what a joke...... her daddy would be so proud of her

Dustin, I'll make a deal with you, when you get ELECTED Mayor of a city and then get ELECTED Governor of a state or maybe run your own business and balance a budget ot two, then you can post about Sarah Palin.

The only thing Liberals can "run" is their mouths as you certainly can't pay your taxes or get your Nanny's straightened out as this is the real story of the next head of the IRS and Princess Caroline (Trust me, these stories are going to come out along with her affair).

Anything that shows the hypocracy of this "American" family is fine with me.

She thought "because" she "you know" was a Kennedy, she would get away with it, "typical" of these people.

dustin January 22nd, 2009 8:56 pm ET
now sarah palin should be ashamed and admit she should have never been picked either
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Why?

Perusing-Through January 22nd, 2009 9:07 pm ET
BLAME THE BRUTAL & UNFAIR NEW YORK MEDIA.
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You mean like the one who elected Barack Obama?

It's funny though. Well, as a blind person, he does really need
a good leader.

Paul begula...what a twit

Willy Brown – How do you sleep at night with all the hate you are filled with? Is excepting someone new really that hard???

Blah, Blah and Blah, just sounds like political spin from both sides. Quit whining for her, where u like it or not ... she wasn't ready for the NYork media. It's probably Gillibrand or Cuomo... my guess is that it will be Gillibrand.

... let's not forget, a popular election win carry much more impact in the Senate than an appointment! Look where it's gotten Senator Clinton! Okay, okay, she also had the name.

Possible Adultry, tax problems, and a nanny issue. If this was a member of the GOP you would be digging a grave for them right now.

I guess Kennedy's don't always get what they want.

Well, let's not forget she may run in the next Senate race. In the meantime, she can lay the ground-work for a win and, make the Kennedy name proud!. She's young and has plenty of time to get it together.

Only Caroline Kennedy knows why she withdrew her name. And only Caroline Kennedy needs to know. Time Magazine should have waited till her withdraw was verified before splashing it all over the front page. It is disgusting how some are attacking Caroline Kennedy whilst knowing nothing about her.

CNN you are ruining the reputation of a women who has done nothing wrong. I am ashamed at your use of anonymous insiders to report this smut. I am also disappointed in Gov. Paterson's behavior as governor. He doesn't even deserve the job, it was handed to him.

Caroline Kennedy is a good person and she doesn't deserve her reputation being ruined like this. I don't think she necessarily deserved it because her last name was Kennedy, but she did not deserve CNN and this scumbag, anonymous insider reporting terrible things about her.

will the N.Y Times print the real reason for her choice or will the editor not cover it?

Just because she's a Kennedy doesn't mean she was qualified for the job! The Kennedy's are so arrogant and full of themselves. Its good that she dropped out!

It doesn't matter who Gov Patterson picks anymore but one thing I know is that if he picks someone I don't like I will not vote for the person in the rerun election. I have lived in NY for a long time and have voted ever since I became eligible to do so. But I will not vote just for anyone, not after being more knowledgable of how politics should be run in this past election.

I think she knew she was down in the polls. She withdrew as she knew she would not be shosen . She thought that being a 'Kennedy' the name would get her through. The Kennedy era is over. All the Kennedy men are only known for cheating on their wives!

Caroline Kennedy has done the right thing. She is a very private person and pushing her into this circus of the limelight has been an injustice. Leave her alone.

Yes, she had personal issues to address...it was a mix of the usual: tax problems, marriage problems, etc.

And oh, yeah...she had that face-saving problem. Withdraw before you are rejected.....what a fiasco....Profiles in Confusion.

Where are those commenters that said she was qualified to be a Senator because of her last name? Hello? Do you realize now that that "logic" made no sense?

I don't think most career politicians get the public message....
it's not about being 'prime'....it's about ambition, it's about committment to the public and their needs.....
This comment from MY Gov. really irks me......he, of all people, should know after being 'given' his position this was a very UNFAIR comment towards Ms. Kennedy.

New York needs an overhall....poiitics wasn't meant for a career...get a law degree if you want a career......politics is about the people...why can't you understand that!

Just because you have the name dosent mean you can just get the seat.

You want to be part of the New York Goverment but yet whens the last time you've voted (besides this year)?

BLAME THE BRUTAL & UNFAIR NEW YORK MEDIA.

FACT #1] – There were at least 10 Senate candidates to throw their hat in the ring hoping to be pick as Senator Clinton's replacement.

FACT #2] – Of the 10 Senate candidates, the New York media focused the "bulk of their savage attacks" on Caroline Kennedy.

SUMMARY] – The New York media savaged Caroline Kennedy's quest for Senator in hopes that Governor Patterson would pick the media's favorite which is Andrew Cuomo.

Now you know the rest of the story.

It is now time, more than ever before, that the US political landscape is built upon talent, integrity and ability rather than a Senator being invited to the seat on the coat tails of their family name alone!

as much as i love the kennedys, caroline's skin is just not thick enough for the barracudas she'll run into. she just doesn't have the 'knack' to face the firestorm. she may be smart, but it takes a combination of things to carry it off.

GOV. PATERSON KILLED THE DREAM OF CAROLINE KENNEDY. HE TALKED TOO MUCH THEN IT WAS TOO LATE. SHE WOULD HAVE HAVE BEEN A GREAT SENATOR.

If I were Governor Paterson, I would find out who that "source close to the New York governor" is, and I would fire his or her backside in a New York second. You don't need idiots like that on your staff.
People like that think that by leaking something to the press that it makes them look like some kind of bigshot & think it builds up their importance in the eyes of the reporter.
Newsflash to the anonymous "source"– the press only looks at you as an easy mark they can get something from. In private, they consider you a scumbag.

It looks like it's a done deal: Paterson has chosen Gillibrand!

How embarrasing...who's advising you Caroline? FIRE THEM!!

now sarah palin should be ashamed and admit she should have never been picked either.

Paterson is full of it, how can they deny this to Carolyn Kennedy the daughter of a slain President of the United states, and a slain uncle who sacrified their lifes for this country. Dirty old politics, wont be surprised if Hillary Clinton is involved in this!

WILLY BROWN, AREN'T YOU TIRED OF LICKING GWB BOOTS.

I honestly do not feel Kennedy was qualified to be a Senator. This woman has spent her entire life shying away from the public eye and doing good deeds. Caroline needs to stick to that. I was stunned when I heard she was considering the post HRC held as Sen for NY. It did not sound right to me then and it does not sound right now. I cannot invision Caroline enduring the medslinging that goes on during a campaign, which she would have had to endure in 2010. I know she said she was inspired by Obama, but leaping to become Sen of NY was far too big a leap for somebody who has never had political aspirations. Slow it down, girlie!

i feel this all boiled down to paterson wanting another term in the gov. office. the forces to be, pulled his coatail and said "if you want to enjoy another term as gov. you will appoint cumo. then all you hypocrites want to burn blagojevich at the stake. its crookery like this that is going to be the end of this country. as like the roman empire these people thats been in office GOLDBRICKING AND SANDBAGGING THEIR WAY , ALL these years for that gov pension and health benfits. its time for a change nev. and calif , reid and pelosi have sandbagged to long its time for new young leaders.

She is a very private person, always has been and has decided she isn't interested. Leave her alone and go after some who like to be in the limelight..maybe Palin. That ought to satisfy the hungry press...not journalists, just press mongers.

Anna, Missouri January 22nd, 2009 8:10 pm ET
Jan– I have written very pro-Obama comments and have had them remain "in moderation" I think it has more to do with staffing problems because it has happened several times, mostly, when there are a large number of comments, when the article is several hours old, or on weekends or in the evening.
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Thank you, Anna - but don't you think CNN could do an article explaining all of this?

As I said yesterday – she got the call it wasn't going to be her and she quickly put out the story that she was withdrawing to save face. Who withdraws from anything at midnight?

I hope Patterson stops Bloomberg and the MTA from increasing fares on the common folk !!

David Paterson can go to hell ....He made a statement last week that she was not qualified ........By the way I saw you on Cheaters

Now that's an easy way for Paterson to get by with not having to choose her and still stay in the Kennedy's good graces.

This New York State resident is greatly relieved that Caroline is out of the running – no matter why. She is clearly not ready to take on a Senate seat, even in the best of times. And at this point, NY would lose far more than we would gain.

New York City may have been excited about the prospect, but Kennedy failed to impress upstaters. In her entire life, she had never been to ANY upstate city, "you know."

I found her sense of entitlement to be arrogant. And I marvel at how New York City residents listened to themselves so much they began to believe that Kennedy was inevitable.

Kennedy's "friends" do her no favors by attacking the Governor. He never promised anyone anything. Although City residents want to believe it, nothing was ever "in the bag."

I have enormous respect for Mr. Paterson. I'm very glad he is our governor. He is intelligent and thoughtful.

I always thought Paterson wouldn't pick Caroline. After all, he has to think about his own political future. The people of New York State were against Caroline for US Senator and he will be up for re-election soon.

I'm sad to see Caroline go, but them's the breaks!!

I wish Caroline had stayed and gotten the New York senator seat. Caroline has the phylosophical thinking good for America.

I would think that Paterson would appoint Andrew Cuomo anyway. I think that Caroline Kennedy would be fine as a senator and better than most that are there now, but she has sort of avoided the political spotlight until now and that would be a hindrance to her getting the appointment.

Even Sarah Palin is more experienced than Caroline Kennedy!

As much as I like Caroline Kennedy personally, and feel she has qualifications for many other positions, the Senate post should go to Andrew Cuomo. He deserves it and it should be his, regardless of whether he asks for it or not. I sincerely hope that Gov. Paterson makes the right decision.

As a New Yorker. Thank you.

So?

PBO will tank big time, and Governor Sarah Palin will win in 2012!

now we know why the N.Y. Times was supporting Caroline,
mean supporting. side benefits..

Jan– I have written very pro-Obama comments and have had them remain "in moderation" I think it has more to do with staffing problems because it has happened several times, mostly, when there are a large number of comments, when the article is several hours old, or on weekends or in the evening.

Paterson must have finally realized.. Teddy won't be around long enough to make good on his "I'll get you elected" promise. So why waste a perfectly good Senate Seat on a wealthy heiress who can't pay her freakin' taxes??

Holy Cow – are Americans REALLY so comotose they can't see the democraps antics?

Gaithner (tax-evader) nominated to Treasure Secretary

Blago (Dem Governor) selling Obama's senate seat

Obama closing GITMO, stopping terrorist trials, reaching out to Palestinians before calling Israel....

Next we'll hear of Obama's comfy new prayer rug in the White House where 3 times each day he sings out ALLAH AKBAR...

I really hope to see Kirsten Gillibrand appointed to the Senate seat.

I'm doing something today I rarely do.... watch CNN. It's been an eye-opener. Why for God's sake are they devoting all this attention to endless speculation on the appointment of a the next US Senator from NY? CNN has had a field day with this story because a Kennedy expressed interest. Could you wait until you get some FACTS to report? I still won't give a dang, but at least all these silly talking heads won't look like high school girls just spreading rumors hour after hour.

Is this really a surprise?? I mean, we kind of figured out it was gonna be tough for her, I mean, you are in the Senate seat. Very few are allowed or have been seated...

I ain't surprised, people are surprised?? Looks like it.

Gov Paterson, you are a weakling, can't make a choice. Well in 2010 we will find out how qualified you are. The primary challenge will be fierce.

Right on Jan. I think it works like this. If you bash Bush or Cheney it is automatically approved. If you bash Obama it will not get approved. If you bash another comment for spelling, grammer or somehow getting in a Obama bash you are approved. If your arrgument is well written and thought out but is Conservative it will not get approved. If your arrgument is poorly written and contains spelling errors but is Liberal it will get approved.

If you bash Hillary Clinton it will not be approved. If you bash Hillary Clinton but use the words Barack used to bash Clinton you get approved. If you use the word that contains and A followed by two S's you will not get even in consideration for approval. Try writing the state Ted Kennedy is a Senator from in the post and the comment won't appear. This holds true for any A double S word as well. And if you are a psycho and type in all caps while wearing tinfoil on your head you will get approved.

Who cares????????

bravo and this where logic overpowers false perception.

I bet all these negative people on here I wondering if you can handle the job....Look how many politic's in office who not doing anything to help this country why cant Caroline Kennedy do this job. Gov Patterson dont know what he doing in office he a ex drug user and cheated on his wife so you tell me what wrong with Caroline wanted to be NY senator

Good for Paterson!

As much as I feel bad for Ted, and it'll be a shock to not have a Kennedy in the Senate after he leaves (hey, he's old, sick, he can't stay forever)... We voted for change, and getting rid of "camelot" is part of that change.

CNN, PLEASE DO AN ARTICLE ON WHAT YOU "DEEM APPROPRIATE" IN POSTING COMMENTS (see below). Please explain why relatively inoccuous comments (albeit NOT pro-Obama) stay "in moderation" for weeks and weeks, while pro-Obama commentators get posted multiple times instantly. As a company utilizing public cyberspace - YOU OWE YOUR READERSHIP THAT MUCH!

(Comments are moderated by CNN, in accordance with the CNN Comment Policy, and may not appear on this blog until they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting. Also, due to the volume of comments we receive, not all comments will be posted.)
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Having the power to appoint carries with it a great responsibility, which includes absolute confidentiality. Given the amount of leaks and noises from the NY Governor's Office, it is clear that Mr. Paterson has failed in his responsibility. As a result, one can see the damage being inflicted upon Ms. Kennedy's reputation.

A democrat not getting a political seat because they have no experience. I never heard of that before unless your #44 or his side kick.

LORD, can anyone get this story STRAIGHT?

I mean really, why does the media keep reporting if they don't know JACK!!! Amazing, it's like the blind leading the blind.

This is about the tenth anonymous source of why Ms Kennedy took her name out of the running. Get a life CNN and do some reporting on issues that matter: how about something on the conditions in Gaza??

Well - how "noble" of Caroline to withdraw for "personal" reasons after learning that she wouldn't get it - typical Kennedy!

Whaddya know? Paterson sees better than most of the politicos after all.

BRAVOOOOOO