Caroline Kennedy Candidacy Watch | 12/05/2008 10:25 am

Caroline Kennedy Talks to Gov. Paterson About Taking Hillary's Seat

By The Staff at wowOwow.com

New York Gov. David Paterson has to decide who will take soon-to-be Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat. Who does Paterson call? None other than … wOw’s gal Caroline Kennedy. ABC News reports that Gov. Paterson talked to Caroline Kennedy about the possible move:

A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York Gov. David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It’s not exactly shocking that Paterson would reach out to one of the most highly respected public figures in New York, but this is: Sources say Kennedy is considering it, and has not ruled out coming to Washington to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate.

We see why "Kennedy is considering it." Given Kennedy’s family legacy and their political clout — and all the tragedies she has endured — Caroline has a lot to think about. Is she reluctant to step into Clinton’s shoes? Recently, the famously private Kennedy propelled herself into the public eye as she campaigned for Barack Obama. She handled herself beautifully during these times, and we think she’ll be as great a senator as her uncle Ted.

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Whoever Gov. Paterson chooses will have to run in a special election in 2010 to finish out the last two years of Clinton’s term. Kennedy has been a favorite to fill that seat and there have been reports that Kennedy is definitely "in the mix." It helps that Paterson is said to be favoring either a woman or a non-white candidate for the post.

Another dame two women’s groups want to see in Clinton’s senate seat is Rep. Carolyn Maloney.

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I thought way back she would be a contender if Hillary won the presidency. But Patterson also has to weigh other political factors because he himself will be running for Governor. But she would be a great choice. I just hope he doesn’t back all of Bloomberg’s plans. I was happy to read that Bloomberg’s ratings took a dive. People of NYC are finally waking up to this guy.

By Brooklyn Gal on 12/05/2008 10:42 am

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I’m surprised! I truly didn’t think Caroline would be interested in the position, but if she is, that is wonderful. She’s excel at it.

By Belinda Joy on 12/05/2008 10:46 am

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Caroline is smart, but has no formal political experience. This is not a monarchy — I completely disagree with passing the title on to someone simply because their name is Kennedy. There are many other competent fish in the sea, who have REAL political experience.

By Lucinda Herbert on 12/05/2008 10:50 am

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Caroline is an attorney, has written a number of very fine books on Constitutional issues, presides over the Profile in Courage Awards, the Kennedy Center programs, the Kennedy Center for Government at Harvard, has been in the political arena since birth, has tremendous clout and brains. The idea that imbecile in the WH who’d be incompetent at running a gas station didn’t get his ‘appointment’ because his name is Bush, and that Caroline Kennedy…an actual brain with legitimate accomplishments isn’t qualified is a joke. Caroline Kennedy is infinitely more qualified and would be a much better Senator than most in Congress…including “Please diaper me Ms Prostitute David Vitter” and “Wide Stance Larry Craig” etc etc etc

By Delete This on 12/05/2008 1:20 pm

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The title of this article implies that Ms. Kennedy initiated the conversation. The text of the article states the opposite. Sensationalism or honest mistake? So many times I have seen someone say the opposite of what they mean just by their choice of words or punctuation. Even several of the congressional bills I have examined have suffered ambiguity from this. Everything I know about Ms. Kennedy suggests she would make an excellent choice, except for one thing. She does not seem to be terribly interested in the job. They may be able to talk her into it, but is that how we want to select our Senators? Jeb Bush is considering running for the Senate. Every time I hear his name, I think of “Billy Beer”. What is the Republican equivalent? Anheuser-Busch? Or should I say InBev, since it is not American-owned anymore? More money drained from our economy. Sarah Palin for Senate? What is Republican for intellectualism? Antonym? Intelectial? Egghed? I’d like to see her get on Emily’s List. 8-)

By Zera Lee on 12/06/2008 12:13 am

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The news of Ms. Kennedy’s conversation with the Governor of NY changed during the day (yesterday). It was not thought - or known - at first that Ms. Kennedy may have initiated the conversation.

By J. Mark on 12/06/2008 8:07 am

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Witty post, Zera Lee! “What is Republican for intellectualism?” I think that would be Oxymoron.

By Delete This on 12/06/2008 1:20 pm

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1. Dopeler effect: The tendency of really stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. (Hello, Hank Paulson!) 2. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with. 3. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly. (Going back to Alaska as Governor.) 4. Bozone (n.) The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. (Soon a neighborhood in Dallas.) 5. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period. (!) 6. Osteopornosis: A terrible degenerate disease 7. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late. 8. Hipatitis: Terminal coolness. 9. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn’t get it. (Not sure what this means.) 10. Karmageddon: What Americans get for letting Bush slide. 11. Decafalon (n.): The grueling contest of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. 12. Glibido: All talk, no action. 13. Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you’ve sauntered through a spider web. 14. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out. 15. Ignoranus: A person who’s both stupid and an utter asshole.

By Emcye Edwards on 12/07/2008 4:20 pm

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rotflmao!!! What a wonderful bit of dictionarial whimsy! Now I’ll be up all night trying to come up with something better than “mortgage-backed insecurities”.

By Zera Lee on 12/08/2008 1:58 am

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Dear Emcye….Did you make these up? Did you find a site where punsters, wordplayers live and work? Thank you so much! I wonder if these would qualify….? Gortesque: A lightweight, expensive, waterproof garment desperately in need of drycleaning Grotext: Hideous, disgusting and/or inflammatory message

By georgia fatwood on 12/10/2008 4:50 am

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Republican for intellectualism? Lessee—Duh! springs to mind. ;-)

By f p on 12/09/2008 1:46 pm

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Zera: Who cares who initiated what. Kennedy is a muti millionaire bored broad that feels she should be in politics because of her name. She doesn’t need the money, and certainly shouldn’t involve herself in the bullshit we call American politics. She’s already a lawyer, thats bad enough. I’m sick of lawyers running this country. 50% of the stuff in your home is made in another country. When you “examine” a bill, please explain the content to the rest of us. Sarah Palin for Senator? No, Sarah Palin for President. Stop with the big words, it makes you sound that much less intelligent.

By Frank Key on 12/07/2008 2:43 am

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Why Frank, what a catty, jealous remark about Caroline Kennedy. She does have money & brains. I can see why you’re so envious.

By Char Star on 12/07/2008 12:23 pm

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Char: You’re right, I’m envious of Caroline Kennedy. Actually I’m envious of the whole Kennedy family. 1. Joe Kennedy (son of Robert), had his 12 year marriage annuled by the Vatican. They have twin sons. His wife only found out after he remarried. 2. Kerry Kennedy (daughter of Robert), had a long term affair with a married man, while married to Andrew Cuomo. They have three daughters. 3. Michael Kennedy (Joes brother), had an affair with a family babysitter, beginning when the girl was fourteen. For some reason, she refused to press charges, and he wasn’t labeled a sexual predator. He entered treatment for sexual and alcolhol addiction. 4. The family patriarch Joe Kennedy forced himself on Gloria Swanson on a business trip to Hollywood. 5.William Smith (Ted Kennedys nephew), had a habit of raping women at the family estate in Florida. He was charged for one the assaults, but being a Kennedy, he was acquitted. 6. Both JFK and brother Robert Kennedy had affairs with Marilyn Monroe, while they were married. JFK also had an affair with a teenage intern named Mimi. 7. Senator Ted Kennedy partied with six young female campaign workers. He gave a ride to Mary Jo Hopechne when he drove off a bridge. Like a coward, he left her there to drown, while he ran off to consult with advisors. He NEVER reported the incident. 8. Michael Skakal (nephew of Ethel Kennedy), murdered his fifteen year old neighbor, Martha Moxley in 1975. He beat her to death with a golf club. Finally in 2002 he was conviced of her murder, and is in prison. 9. As for John John, he had many affairs while married. As you can see the Kennedys are wonderful people. Why would anyone be jealous of them? They’re all scumbags.

By Frank Key on 12/07/2008 3:03 pm

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Like I said Frank, “anyone” is not jealous of the Kennedys. Just you. You’re the one who’s obviously green with envy. Don’t hate Caroline Kennedy because she’s everything you’d like to be—a lawyer, a writer, famous, rich, smart, from a prominent family, AND attractive! There’s still time to do something with your life too.

By Char Star on 12/07/2008 10:24 pm