Question of the Day | 01/07/2009 11:00 pm

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

Caroline Kennedy, David Paterson/AP, David Shanksbone via Wikipedia

Whoopi Goldberg | 01/07/2009 11:00 pm

Whoopi Ponders Paterson's Power to Pick Hill's Replacement

He may. I personally wish it were up to the voters.

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Joan Ganz Cooney | 01/07/2009 11:00 pm

Joan Ganz Cooney: Cuomo vs. Kennedy

I don’t know what he’ll decide. He certainly will have his own 2010 election campaign in mind and want to run on a strong ticket. Caroline or whomever he chooses will be running in the same election. A recent poll shows Andrew Cuomo would do better than Caroline if the election were held today, but I have a feeling that she would be a good senator and would therefore be more popular a couple of years from now. The governor will doubtless factor in her relationship with Obama which can’t hurt her chances.

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Liz Smith | 01/07/2009 11:00 pm

Liz Smith on the Ethical Drawbacks of Selecting a Kennedy

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.

Click here on this text to read my New York Post column.

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Thank you for your kudos, Ann(?). and the xxoo’s also. My naive question for you is why did you choose such an awful name for yourself when you’re clearly the opposite? Is that why…. because you’re clearly the opposite? That woman (Ann) sparks such venom from me that I cannot even stand to hear her speak, much less “what” she speaks. So, just wondering, why you use such a vile person’s name and her also vile picture as your avatar. No offense, just wondering.

By Murphy Mac on 01/09/2009 7:28 am

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If New York wants a Senator that understands and committs to public service, because isn’t that what all govermental positions are supposed to be, serving the masses, honorably and honestly in service, then Caroline Kennedy would be the best choice. She has nothing to gain from this position.

By Elizabeth Stahl on 01/08/2009 7:23 am

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Elizabeth…. “Serving the masses, honorably and honestl…. then Caroline Kennedy would be the best choice.” So TRUE!!! Thank you!!!

By Ann Coulter Crazy, Souless, Evil B*tch on 01/08/2009 8:55 pm

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Being a Kennedy does not a good politician make. Though in the dim recesses of my mind is the nagging little thought that Caroline wants this so badly so that she, like Hillary before her, can use it as a stepping stone to the white house one day. I agree that a decision should be made already, but I also agree that neither seems to be the right person for the job. Like Whoopi, I do would wish that there would be an election for this job….do it properly.

By Andy C on 01/08/2009 7:28 am

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Yes! Paterson will choose Caroline! Look at the way he looks at her!

By sibelle daubigne on 01/08/2009 8:31 am

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Is this supposed to be a joke, Sibelle?

By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 01/08/2009 8:49 am

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Sibelle….you are consistently one sick chick…pathetic.

By Ann Coulter Crazy, Souless, Evil B*tch on 01/08/2009 8:56 pm

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No offense to anyone! Just having fun on the net! :)

By sibelle daubigne on 01/08/2009 8:57 am

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The reason I asked is because I thought maybe you didn’t know he was blind and it was funny if you thought he was actually looking at her in a special way. No offense taken––for me anyway. :)

By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 01/08/2009 9:15 am

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Phyllis, cool, there is another funny one on Daschle ducks Hillary post!

By sibelle daubigne on 01/08/2009 9:33 am

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Well, also, aren’t those 2 separate photos of Caroline and the gov? So… even if he wasn’t blind… he is not actually facing Caroline. lol

By DeBúrca obj on 01/08/2009 10:02 am

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Sibelle is a maximum moron…can aways rely on her to say the cringing un-PC creepy thing.

By Ann Coulter Crazy, Souless, Evil B*tch on 01/08/2009 8:58 pm

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Well, if Liz Smith thinks its gonna happen, I guess it’s gonna happen. And then, we shall see how the ethical dilemmas unfold. But I’ve been thinking, lately. What if the elections merged with the library system? Libraries would get a financial boost, with a consistent influx of state funds, to maintain a polling place ALL the time. That way, even though it might disrupt library functions a few days every year, special elections wouldn’t cost the states anything extra. And it would mandate that there would be at least one library branch in every political precinct. It might even to a more informed electorate. What’s wrong with this idea?.

By Ms. Dee on 01/08/2009 9:02 am

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(ahem…) that’s LEAD TO a more informed electorate.

By Ms. Dee on 01/08/2009 9:03 am

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I love your idea…I love libraries, but having recently done some in-depth research on literary censorship, I have a feeling the libraries in more conservative districts would be in for a tough time. Just sayin’. And people tend to stick to preconceived notions. You can lead a diehard any political anything to books, but you can’t make them read. People ban books they haven’t even read because characters take the Lord’s name in Vain. But I so wish we lived in a world where we could adopt your policy with success.

By Blue Lizard on 01/09/2009 1:09 am