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Liz Smith | 01/08/2009 12:00 am

Liz Smith on the Ethical Drawbacks of Selecting a Kennedy

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In response to: Do you think Gov. Paterson will choose Caroline Kennedy as Sen. Clinton's successor? What could sway him in either direction?
Liz Smith

I firmly believe we will see Gov. Paterson select Caroline and what will sway him is the clout it would give New York City under a mayor who wants very much for her to be our senator. Supposedly it would strengthen New York City’s ties to the Senate. I see the ethical drawbacks to her selection, the idea of her playing on her famous name, not being ready, not having experience and those who are infuriated that she suddenly felt "entitled." But it really might be very good for New York and that would be good for America.

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Read more about: Caroline Kennedy Candidacy Watch, Governor David Paterson, Politics

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LucindaHerbert
I’m not convinced it would be good for New York. I think it will cause resentment among those who feel others, who truly earned it, have been overlooked. I wish the press would profile some of the contenders instead of giving so much attention to Caroline Kennedy. Carolyn Maloney, for example, has been a very effective Congresswoman. I know there are those who think Steve Israel would be very good. Kristin Gillibrand and Nydia Velasquez would also be very acceptable choices. I believe Nita Lowey has expressed she does not have an interest in the job.
By LucindaHerbert on 01/09/2009 8:31 am