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A good argument, but selective in its application
QandO —
Jane Hamsher at Firedoglake isn’t at all happy about the possibility of Caroline Kennedy being named to Hillary Clinton’s NY Senate seat: ...
Dynasties
Eschaton —
Dynasties I quite agree with Jane. It's one thing when the children of politicians use their name and network advantages to make political careers for themselves - regrettable but inevitable in our very imperfect meritocracy - but quite another when it's just bestowed on them.
"Worse Than Roubini Thinks"
Eschaton —
Dynasties I quite agree with Jane. It's one thing when the children of politicians use their name and network advantages to make political careers for themselves - regrettable but inevitable in our very imperfect meritocracy - but quite another when it's just bestowed on them.
to the manor born
Agitprop: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Propaganda —
... Jane Hamsher annoys me sometimes, but she makes sense in today’s post about replacing my junior senator:
Everyone seems to be salivating because Caroline Kennedy called David Patterson [sic] and is apparently interested in the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton.
It’s a truly terrible idea.
Her leadership could have been really helpful when the rest of us
were trying to keep the progressive lights on and getting the stuffing
beaten out of us by a very well-financed right wing for the past eight ...
Afternoon Thread
Eschaton —
Dynasties I quite agree with Jane. It's one thing when the children of politicians use their name and network advantages to make political careers for themselves - regrettable but inevitable in our very imperfect meritocracy - but quite another when it's just bestowed on them.
CAROLINE KENNEDY TO REPLACE HILLARY IN THE SENATE? Jane Hamsher says thanks but no thanks. “It’s a…
Instapundit —
... CAROLINE KENNEDY TO REPLACE HILLARY IN THE SENATE? Jane Hamsher says thanks but no thanks. “It’s a truly terrible idea.” ...
Caroline Kennedy hearts Senate
The Reaction —
... On first blush, I thought having Caroline Kennedy take over as my junior senator was a good idea. I've definitely been impressed by her as an Obama booster this election season. However, thanks to the Internets, my first blush is not my last. Now, I'm with Jane and ...
No More Mister Nice Blog — STUNT CASTING, DONE IN THE USUAL WAY I'm not thrilled about this possibility, but, damn, would it be that bad, Jane? Caroline Kennedy? Thanks But No Thanks Everyone seems to be salivating because Caroline Kennedy called David Patterson and is apparently interested in the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton. Well, no -- gossip-peddlers are salivating. Not the rest of us. It's a truly terrible idea. Her leadership could have been really helpful when the rest of us were trying to keep the ...
This country isn't a monarchy
Daily Kos —
I'm also with Jane. Everyone seems to be salivating because Caroline Kennedy called David Patterson and is apparently interested in the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton. It's a truly terrible idea. Her leadership could have been really helpful when the rest of us were trying to keep the progressive lights on and getting the stuffing beaten out of us by a very well-financed right wing for the past eight years. But when things were tough, she was nowhere to be found. Now that the Democrats are in power, she'd ...
On Caroline Kennedy for Senate
Booman Tribune —
On the potential appointment of Caroline Kennedy to serve out the next two years of Hillary Clinton's senate term (it ends in 2012, but a special election will take place in 2010), do you agree more with Jane Hamsher , ...
Monday's campaign round-up
Political Animal —
... before it starts? Mike Allen reported over the weekend indicated that Matthews is "expected to sign a long-term contract to remain as host of MSNBC's 'Hardball.'" * Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell (R), who was crushed in the state's gubernatorial campaign two years ago, now wants to be chairman of the Republican National Committee. * With the increasing talk that Caroline Kennedy is a leading candidate to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate, Jane Hamsher argues that this is "a truly terrible idea," while Steve M. isn't ...
"No Thanks"
The Corner on National Review Online —
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Caroline Kennedy for U.S. Senate - What Have You Done for Us Lately, Baby?
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... The LEFT says Thanks But No thanks to Caroline Kennedy replacing Hillary Clinton as U.S. Senator from New York.
It’s a truly terrible idea.
Her leadership could have been really helpful when the rest of us were trying to keep the progressive lights on and getting the stuffing beaten out of us by a very well-financed right wing for the past eight years. But when things were tough, she was nowhere to be found.
Thanks Jane. The last time you were involved with Democrat Ned Lamont, Joe Lieberman won.
Guess ...
All In The Family
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
By Patrick Appel Jane Hamsher doesn't want Caroline Kennedy to take Hillary Clinton's senate seat: The woman has never run for office in her life. We have no idea how she'd fare on the campaign trail, or how well she could stand up to the electoral process. She simply picks up the phone and lets it be known that she just might be up for having one of the highest offices in the land handed to her because -- well, because why? Because her uncle once held the seat? Because she's a Kennedy? Because she ...
Bad Idea
Talking Points Memo —
... I'm not sure I'd put it with quite the same edge. But I think Jane Hamsher's right about this. Appointing Caroline Kennedy to serve out Hillary's senate term is just a bad idea. This isn't to say anything bad about her. I don't have anything bad to say about. I think very highly of her. But that's not reason enough to appoint her to serve in the senate. ...
It's easy if you try
The Sideshow —
... still thinks there's a possibility that this is all in aid of doing what needs doing: "For years we've had Democrats railing against those crazy hippies as an excuse to not do all of those things. If Obama's people are going to rail against the hippies and use it as an excuse to do them, fine with me. If." (But all three of us agree about Caroline. She's never been political before, jumping into the US Senate is not the place to start.) ...
What a waste of lottery luck...
Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys.. —
...well, at least in terms of statistical likelihoods. Jane Hamsher and I agree on something . Not, I'm thinking, that she's gonna care, but nonetheless, gotta reach across the aisle when you can - even if you agree pretty much only in form, not in the expected outcomes. Emphasis mine. The trend toward dynastic politics perturbs me. Sorry, Jeb. The Bush's have sat in the Oval Office enough. Same is true of the Clintons. Sorry Hillary, Sorry Chelsea. That said - at least Hillary has put herself in front of the voters more than once, as has Jeb Bush. What's Caroline ...
Caroline Kennedy
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth —
Jane Hamsher, over at FireDogLake, says that the notion of appointing Caroline Kennedy to take over Hillary's Senate seat is a "truly terrible idea." ...
Family jewels
The Reaction —
... Not to pick a fight with Jane Hamsher, for whom my respect knows no limit, but I don't think she's giving Caroline Kennedy a fair shake on her possible appointment to fill out Hillary Clinton's Senate term. ...
Would Caroline Kennedy beat Rudy Guiliani for the Senate seat in NY?
Crooks and Liars —
... — backed by the Kennedy family’s extensive fund-raising network — would have the wherewithal to run back-to-back costly statewide races without having to seek help from Mr. Paterson or Mr. Schumer. The ability to raise significant money is a key concern for Mr. Paterson, who has been deluged from every direction by politicians interested in the seat, which the governor is expected to fill early next year. Whoever is chosen will have to run in 2010 and again two years later. Jane isn't so pleased about it: And Jane makes some good points too ...
