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NY Post: Kennedy the “Certain” Senate Pick
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... Fred Dicker reports that other contenders have told friends and family Paterson will likely pick Kennedy to not “entirely humiliate” her and her family after a months-long deliberation.
Paterson friend dismisses reports that the governor is weighing last-minute finalists as “just trying to play mind games with the press.” ...
'It's Clear David is Just Trying to Play Mind Games With the Press'
JammieWearingFool —
The fix is in . Raise your hand if you're even mildly surprised. DESPITE claims that he's still undecided, Gov. Paterson is "certain" to pick Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the US Senate , several unhappy contenders for the job have told friends and associates in recent days. The contenders based their conclusion on the view that Paterson, after nearly two months of indecision, would "greatly embarrass" and "entirely humiliate" Kennedy , anger her prominent political family and even offend President-elect Barack Obama by picking someone other than ...
Why would this be any different than Blago’s intent?
QandO —
So tell me the difference between Blago’s "pay-to-play" which involves cash, and this form of pay-to-play, if it is true? ...
Paterson’s Playing Mind-Games With The Press … It’s Princess Caroline
Pat Dollard | Young Americans —
NY Post:
CAROLINE THE ‘CERTAIN’ PICK FOR DAVE: RIVALS
DESPITE claims that he’s still undecided, Gov. Paterson is “certain” to pick Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the US Senate, several unhappy contenders for the job have told friends and associates in recent days.
The contenders based their conclusion on the view that Paterson, after nearly two months of indecision, would “greatly embarrass” and “entirely humiliate” Kennedy, anger her prominent ...
Why Caroline Kennedy Will Get Hillary's Senate Seat
Tennessee Guerilla Women —
... But the New York Post makes the point, in numerous ways, that Governor David Paterson is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. One particular damnation sounds more severe than the others, assuming Paterson wants to stay in the Governor's office: ...
Open Thread
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias —
For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Sen. Caroline Kennedy.
DESPITE claims that he's still undecided, Gov. Paterson is "certain" to pick Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the US Senate, several unhappy contenders for the job have told friends and associates in recent days.
If this is the case, why do you think Paterson will pick Kennedy? Is it because of her qualifications, her name, or her money? Before you answer, consider that many Democrats see her as a ...
Dicker: It's Caroline
Real Clear Politics - TIME.com —
... Fred Dicker of the New York Post reports what many people suspected: Governor David Paterson has been intent on picking Caroline Kennedy from the get go. The waiting, the interviewing of other candidates, the appearance of being open minded and deliberative - it was all a show designed to manipulate the press. ...
A message for Paterson
Ben Smith's Blog —
The New York Daily News today carries an unusually clear message to the Governor of New York about the president-elect's preference:
"We can't follow the logic in his process," an Obama administration source said Sunday.
"We want Caroline. We won't indicate disappointment with where he ends up."
Meanwhile, her rivals are convinced she's got it in the bag.
Kennedy to Take Clinton’s Senate Seat
PoliGazette —
... Caroline Kennedy is poised to take over Hillary Clinton’s Senate Seat, the New York Post reports. Governor of New York Duane Paterson publicly says he is still undecided but other contenders for the seat are convinced they have already lost the battle. ...
Rich Leftists - Not Just Stupid, But Stupid and Inexperienced
Daily Pundit —
CAROLINE THE ‘CERTAIN’ PICK FOR DAVE: RIVALS - New York Post
DESPITE claims that he’s still undecided, Gov. Paterson is “certain” to pick Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the US Senate, several unhappy contenders for the job have told friends and associates in recent days.
The contenders based their conclusion on the view that Paterson, after nearly two months of indecision, would “greatly embarrass” and “entirely humiliate” Kennedy, anger her prominent political family and ...
New York’s Next Senator
Patterico's Pontifications —
... A New York Post columnist says New York Senate contenders are convinced Gov. Paterson will pick Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Clinton as New York’s Senator: ...
Is it Caroline Kennedy to Replace Hillary in the Senate? Well Maybe
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... Flap doesn’t know about this story.
Despite claims that he’s still undecided, Gov. Paterson is “certain” to pick Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the US Senate, several unhappy contenders for the job have told friends and associates in recent days.
The contenders based their conclusion on the view that Paterson, after nearly two months of indecision, would “greatly embarrass” and “entirely humiliate” Kennedy, anger her prominent political family and even offend President-elect Barack ...
Your Abbreviated Pundit Round-up
Daily Kos —
... say I'm sure Gore and Kerry would have been worse. Based on what? Well, at least with Bush we know what we have. With the other guys, the uncertainty would have been... worse, or something. Andrew Roberts: Bush was a good president. Seriously. And all you people who think Afghanistan and Iraq was all about oil are (generally, but not always) stupid people. No, seriously. CK watch: Ezra and Noam don't like her as a Senate pick, but Fred Dicker says it's Caroline for certain.
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Stephen C. Rose: Why Appointing Caroline Will Help Governor Paterson
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... Everyone seems to be doing their own waffle on the New York Governor's angst regarding appointing Caroline Kennedy to fill the seat of Hillary Clinton in the U. S, Senate. Let me simply state that this particular waffle (sounding all the either-or points -- SOURCE) largely ignores the following. ...
Senator John Cornyn Temporarily Blocks Hillary Clinton's Confirmation
Politics Daily —
... As for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat, upon her confirmation it now appears certain, at least according to The New York Post, that New York Governor David Paterson will nominate Caroline Kennedy. And the Post is never ...
Fickle
QandO —
... weighs in on the last point: Supposedly, Kennedy doesn’t want the appointment any more, due to the poor health of her uncle, Senator Edward M. Kennedy. But Ted Kennedy has been very sick since the outset of the Lady of Camelot’s pursuit of the high office. More likely, Dame Caroline learned that the Governor intends to appoint someone else and was given time to gracefully withdraw and avoid further embarrassment. Only two days ago, there were reports that Kennedy had the Senate seat sewed up. In her brief mini-campaign, Dame Caroline ...
It's Caroline! Or Not...
JustOneMinute —
The NY Post giveth and the NY Post taketh away. Two days ago their breaking news was that Caroline Kennedy had the NY Senate appointment in the bag. But that was soo like, yesterday. Twice over. The latest from the Post - Caroline has withdrawn from the field: Kennedy's decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton's now-vacant seat, as she departs after getting confirmed today as President Obama's Secretary of State. We will see what the morrow brings. Hard to believe that with Obama in her corner along with major ...
Caroline Kennedy Out (this time we mean it) as Senator But Dem Circus Rolls On!
Flopping Aces —
... On Monday, it was reported that Caroline Kennedy was the sure pick for the Senate seat in New York now vacated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. On Wednesday, she mysteriously took herself out of the running. Reports vary on what happened next. ...
