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Goodwin: Say goodnight, Caroline
Goodwin: Say goodnight, Caroline
In the beginning, just three long weeks ago, the idea of Caroline Kennedy being a United States senator had a certain ring to it. But a strange thing is happening on the way to the coronation.
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NY Tabloids Continue the Kennedy Attacks
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... looks at the Martha's Vineyard property which "will be the next home-away-from-the-Beltway for New York's junior senator if Caroline Kennedy is tapped to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton." NY Daily News's Goodwin concludes that the "truth is that Kennedy is not ready for the job and doesn't deserve it. Somebody who loves her should tell her. Her quest is becoming a cringe-inducing experience, as painful to watch as it must be to endure."       ...

'Camelot Must be Gaelic for Chutzpah'
JammieWearingFool — ... out glimpses of her political beliefs and private life. But when asked Saturday morning to describe the moment she decided to seek the Senate seat, Ms. Kennedy seemed irritated by the question and said she couldn’t recall. “Have you guys ever thought about writing for, like, a woman’s magazine or something?” she asked the reporters. “I thought you were the crack political team.” Not a good way to curry favor. Meanwhile, Daily News columnist Michael Goodwin suggests it's time to Say Goodnight, Caroline . Some top Democrats were certain Gov. Paterson, a close-to-the vest ...

Video: The more you know about Caroline…
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... on their interview with Caroline, culminating in Princess getting irritated and asking the reporters whether they’ve ever thought of writing for a women’s magazine. That was last night; this morning brings Michael Goodwin , Pulitzer-winner from the Daily News, finally acknowledging that the empress has no clothes. And not being real polite about it: That truth is that Kennedy is not ready for the job and doesn’t deserve it. Somebody who loves her should tell her. Her quest is becoming a cringe-inducing experience, as painful to watch as it must be to endure. Because she is ...

The David Paterson Caroline Kennedy New York Senate Seat Saga Continues
The Moderate Voice — ... --The New York Daily News’ Michael Goodwin has a blunt column titled “Say goodnight, Caroline,” that needs to be read in full. Here’s a tiny taste of it: ...

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS: Say goodnight, Caroline: How JFK’s daughter flubbed the audition to become the…
Instapundit — ... NEW YORK DAILY NEWS: Say goodnight, Caroline: How JFK’s daughter flubbed the audition to become the next Senator Kennedy. ...

NY Tabloids Continue Kennedy Scrutiny
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... looks at her 366-acre estate -- worth at least $50 million -- in Martha's Vineyard. Meanwhile: NY Daily News' Goodwin concludes Kennedy has "flubbed" her Senate seat audition, isn't ready for the job.       ...

Caroline Kennedy, 'you know'
The Swamp — ... The Daily News' own columnist, Michael Goodwin, already is wishing Kennedy out of the running for Gov. David Paterson's appointment of a successor to Sen. Hillary Clinton, who will step aside to become secretary of state in the Obama administration, should the Senate confirm her, as expected. "Goodnight, Caroline,'' the columnist writes. ...

Harsh Reviews for Caroline Kennedy, You Know?
Political Punch — ... Harsh Reviews for Caroline Kennedy, You Know? December 29, 2008 9:56 AM In the New York Daily News, Michael Goodwin writes : "Kennedy is not ready for the job and doesn't deserve it. Somebody who loves her should tell her. Her quest is becoming a cringe-inducing experience, as painful to watch as it must be to endure. Because she is the only survivor of that dreamy time nearly 50 years ago, she remains an iconic figure. But in the last few days, her mini-campaign has proved she has little to offer New Yorkers except her name." ...

Caroline Kennedy Making Sarah Palin Look Like A Genius
Flopping Aces — ... Not everyone is falling for Caroline’s big push to win the seat currently held by Hillary Clinton. The NY Daily News, which ran the interview above also posted this opinion piece by Michael Goodwin entitled “Say goodnight, Caroline:” ...

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FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog — ... (tags: caroline_kennedy) Say goodnight, Caroline: How JFK's daughter flubbed the audition to become the next Senator Kennedy In the beginning, just three long weeks ago, the idea of Caroline Kennedy being a United States senator had a ...

'He's Taxing Everything That's Bad For You. That's Cool'
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias — ... , discussing Kennedy's foundering effort to, you know, be anointed senator, Mika Brzezinski said something of more enduring interest.  The Morning Joe co-host provided a telling glimpse into the liberal mindset, as Brzezinski cast her vote for Big Mommy government. ...

Kennedy’s Ever-Expanding Laundry List of Political Faux Pas
Pundits Blog — ... politicians never. Responding to questions from the media is a way to help the voters get to know you; refusing to respond gives the voters the wrong message. If Kennedy is trying to win a debate about why she isn't seeking the seat solely on the basis of her lineage and last name, why wouldn't she be trying to help New Yorkers know as much as they can about her, in as enthusiastic a manner as possible? If she had, she wouldn't have to read lines like the one from Michael Goodwin's Daily News ...

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