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The Note, 12/05/08: Another Senator Kennedy?
The Note, 12/05/08: Another Senator Kennedy?
ABC News' Jonathan Karl, filling in for Rick Klein today Reports: The Big Three can’t win for losing and it seems Barney Frank is already fed up with Barack Obama. But first, an exclusive from The Note. Another Senator Kennedy?...
Caroline Kennedy?  Thanks But No Thanks
Caroline Kennedy? Thanks But No Thanks
firedoglake.com — photo by Joe Burnham 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 ... (more) Caroline Kennedy? Thanks But No Thanks
Caroline Kennedy as a Possible U.S. Senator
washingtonpost.com — On the question of Caroline Kennedy for Senate, my head says no, on balance. My heart says yes! Yes! Right now, as you might guess from the hedging on the former and the exclamation points on the latter, my heart is winning. (more) Caroline Kennedy as a Possible U.S. Senator
Kennedy Is Said to Cast Her Eye on Senate Seat
Kennedy Is Said to Cast Her Eye on Senate Seat
nytimes.com — Caroline Kennedy is considering whether to pursue the Senate seat to be vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton. > (more) Kennedy Is Said to Cast Her Eye on Senate Seat
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QandO — Is NY about to put another Kennedy in the Senate? Another Senator Kennedy? The crazy speculation about Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat may not be so crazy after all. A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York governor David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It’s not exactly shocking that Paterson would reach out to one of the most highly respected public figures in New York, but this is: Sources say Kennedy is considering it, and has not ...

Another Kennedy for Senate?
Politics Daily — ... about possibly filling Hillary Clinton's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat. ABC News broke the story, sourcing a "Democrat who would know." It's the seat Caroline's uncle, Robert F. Kennedy, once held. ...

Caroline Kennedy: Clinton Senate Replacement?
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ABC News reports that Hillary Clinton's Senate seat might be filled by none other than Caroline Kennedy: Another Senator Kennedy? The crazy speculation about Hillary Clinton's Senate seat may not be so crazy after all. A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York governor David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It's not exactly shocking that Paterson would reach out to one of the most highly respected public figures in New York, but this is: Sources say Kennedy is ...

Caroline Kennedy: Clinton Senate Replacement?
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ABC News reports that Hillary Clinton's Senate seat might be filled by none other than Caroline Kennedy: Another Senator Kennedy? The crazy speculation about Hillary Clinton's Senate seat may not be so crazy after all. A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York governor David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It's not exactly shocking that Paterson would reach out to one of the most highly respected public figures in New York, but this is: Sources say Kennedy is ...

Caroline Kennedy Weighs Senate Appointment
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — "Another Senator Kennedy? The crazy speculation about Hillary Clinton's Senate seat may not be so crazy after all. A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York governor David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It's not exactly shocking that Paterson would reach out to one of the most highly respected public figures in New York, but this is: Sources say Kennedy is considering it, and has not ruled out coming to Washington to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate." ...

Caroline Kennedy for U.S. Senator from New York?
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth — Last week, when Barack Obama named Susan Rice as U.N. Ambassador, it got me thinking that Caroline Kennedy might actually be named the next Senator from New York. That is the buzz according to Jonathan Karl at ABC: Another Senator Kennedy? The crazy speculation about Hillary Clinton's Senate seat may not be so crazy after all. A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York governor David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It’s not exactly shocking that Paterson would ...

Caroline Kennedy: The Senator from New York?
The Latest on Air America — ... According to sources close to New York Governor David Paterson, Caroline Kennedy, niece of another New York Senator, Robert F. Kennedy, may take the recently vacant senate seat of Hillary Clinton. ABC News has more: ...

Caroline Kennedy for Hillary's Senate Seat?
Tammy Bruce — I was wondering why Barkey didn't nominate her for the UN post. This may be why. The Note, 12/05/08: Another Senator Kennedy? Another Senator Kennedy? The crazy speculation about Hillary Clinton's Senate seat may not be so crazy after all. A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York governor David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It’s not exactly shocking that Paterson would reach out to one of the most highly respected public figures in ...

Friday's campaign round-up
Political Animal — ... yesterday and will reportedly take on incumbent Texas Gov. Rick Perry in a Republican primary in 2010. This, of course, means another Senate vacancy for the NRSC to worry about. * Caroline Kennedy is reportedly being considered for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. * The Obama campaign raised ...

The Note, 12/05/08: Another Senator Kennedy?
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... Hicks of the New York Times, “Caroline Kennedy would be the perfect choice if she would agree to it.” And one more thing: We hear that President-elect Obama has made it clear that he thinks Caroline Kennedy would be a great choice. But Obama spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter tells us, "President-elect Obama has a very high regard for Caroline Kennedy. But, he has not spoken with Governor Paterson or Caroline Kennedy about the race, and has no involvement in this process." Read more: http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2008/12/the-note-12050...

Caroline Kennedy Said to be Considering Filling Hillary's Senate Seat
Tennessee Guerilla Women — ... According to ABC News' Jonathan Karl, Caroline Kennedy has been approached by Gov. David Paterson about filling Hillary's New York Senate seat, and she is considering it: ...

Senator Sweet Caroline?
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... With Hillary Clinton resigning from her Senate seat for an appointment as Secretary of State, speculation has already begun as to whom New York Governor David Paterson will appoint to replace her.  Bill Clinton removed himself from the running earlier this week, but new speculation has another dynasty member as a potential candidate.  Caroline Kennedy, the publicity-shy daughter of martyred President John Kennedy, involved herself in Barack Obama’s campaign and may get the nod : Another Senator Kennedy?  The crazy speculation about Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat may not be so ...

Another Sen. Kennedy?
Weekly Standard Blog — ... After taking on a more active political role during the election, ABC's sources say David Paterson may be considering Caroline Kennedy, and she may be considering the offer: ...

Odds And Ends, The Caroline Edition
Hotline On Call Part Deux — ... -- Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg is reportedly mulling over an appointment to Hillary Clinton's NY Senate seat. Her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken himself out of the running. No family feud there. ...

The Family Business
The Opinionator — “ The crazy speculation about Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat may not be so crazy after all ,” reports ABC New’s The Note: “A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York governor David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It’s not exactly shocking that Paterson would reach out to one of the most highly respected public figures in New York, but this is: Sources say Kennedy is considering it, and has not ruled out coming to Washington to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate.” Todd Beeton at ...

Pelosi to Sacrifice Big 3 to Help Silicon Valley?
Weekly Standard Blog — ... But what exactly is the threat behind the ultimatum? Congressional Democrats offer no stick -- and no carrot either. As Rick Klein points out, they're forced to try to push the president to act because they are unable to get congressional Democrats in line behind one approach. ...

Senator Kennedy Again? Why?
The Sundries Shack — I’m having a really tough time figuring this one out. A Democrat who would know tells ABC News that New York governor David Paterson has talked to Caroline Kennedy about taking the seat, which was once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. It’s not exactly shocking that Paterson would reach out to one of the most highly respected public figures in New York, but this is: Sources say Kennedy is considering it, and has not ruled out coming to Washington to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate. Caroline Kennedy is almost the opposite of politically-active. She’s not held an ...

Caroline Kennedy: Clinton Senate Replacement? (SLIDESHOW)
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... when Hillary Rodham Clinton becomes secretary of state, according to a person familiar with the conversation. Kennedy reached out to the governor to discuss the Senate seat, according to the Democratic source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the conversation was private. The source would not disclose the details of the conversation. --- ABC News reports that Hillary Clinton's Senate seat might be filled by none other than Caroline Kennedy: Another Senator Kennedy? The crazy speculation about ...

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