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Caroline Kennedy Senate Bid: Resistance Grows Among Democrats

New York Times | NICHOLAS CONFESSORE | Posted 01.24.2009 | Politics

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Resistance is emerging among Democratic officials against Caroline Kennedy as she pursues Hillary Rodham Clinton's seat in the United States Senate, w...

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Sam Stein

New Poll Could Give Paterson Cover For Kennedy Appointment

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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New York's next Senator will be picked by Gov. David Paterson and Paterson only. But on Tuesday, Quinnipiac University released a public survey on the...

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Caroline Kennedy Refuses To Disclose Financial Records, Basic Information

nytimes.com | DAVID M. HALBFINGER | Posted 01.22.2009 | Politics

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If she were applying to be, say, an undersecretary of education in Barack Obama's new administration, Caroline Kennedy would have to fill out a 63-ite...

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Caroline Kennedy Platform Emerges

New York Times | NICHOLAS CONFESSORE | Posted 01.20.2009 | Politics

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In just a few days, Caroline Kennedy's bid to replace Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has acquired nearly all the trappings of a traditional New York ...

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Confidence in Caroline

Denise Dennis | Posted 01.19.2009 | Politics

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Denise Dennis

If selected by Governor Paterson, Caroline Kennedy would make an excellent United States senator from the great state of New York. She has lived in ...

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It Will Take a Cuomo to Carry on Kennedy Legacy

Randy Credico | Posted 01.19.2009 | Politics

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Randy Credico

Governor Paterson should resist Bloomberg's arrogant meddling and appoint Andrew Cuomo. He is the best suited, and has the demonstrated record to carry on the legacy of Robert F. Kennedy.

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The Political Growth and Power of Caroline Kennedy

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 01.18.2009 | Politics

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Madeleine M. Kunin

It's possible that I am being too sensitive about gender bias, but is the "experience" question raised more frequently for women than it is for men?

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Caroline Kennedy Would Be an Outstanding Senator for New York

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 01.18.2009 | Politics

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Joseph A. Palermo

I've recently heard a lot of punditry questioning Caroline Kennedy's qualifications to fill Hillary Clinton's now empty seat in the United States Sena...

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Caroline Kennedy as Jimmy Stewart?

Thom Hartmann | Posted 01.17.2009 | Politics

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Thom Hartmann

When the bloviators say that Caroline Kennedy doesn't have enough "experience," they're really saying is that she's not an insider, not part of the old-boy network, and thus not predictable.

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Questions for Caroline Kennedy

James Love | Posted 01.17.2009 | Politics

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James Love

Caroline Kennedy is campaigning for the U.S. Senate. Since she doesn't have a record of public service, these are a few questions that I would pose to learn about her views.

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Stop the Heirs!

Matt Miller | Posted 01.17.2009 | Politics

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Matt Miller

Caroline Kennedy is a fine lady, but Nick Kristof has it right regarding the aristocratization of American politics. Nothing's changed since my entry on this demoralizing phenomenon back in March 2001.

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Moynihan Endorses Caroline

Lawrence O'Donnell | Posted 01.17.2009 | Politics

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Lawrence O'Donnell

No one in New York politics knows more about the state than Liz Moynihan. And no one else can tell us what Pat Moynihan would think about who should be the next person to take his old seat in the Senate.

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Doing it with Care

Alec Baldwin | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

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Alec Baldwin

Man-oh-man-oh-man! All of this tedious crap about how I do not love Caroline Kennedy enough! You're kidding, right? This is more about protecting a Democratic Senate seat than romanticizing it.

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The Caroline Kennedy Trial Balloon

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

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Kathleen Reardon

Was Caroline thinking ahead? Was Ted doing the same? Were they positioning Caroline, by supporting Barack Obama, with the visibility she surely would not have gotten by supporting Hillary Clinton?

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Two Memos Caroline Kennedy Needs

John R. Bohrer | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

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John R. Bohrer

Critics are saying Kennedy's lobbying of Paterson and the state's powerbrokers is evidence of her disrespect for the people. Which is why Caroline should take it statewide.

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Sell The Seat To Caroline

James Mulvaney | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

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James Mulvaney

I'm not suggesting any criminal activity. I'm not suggesting you pocket the proceeds of a sale of the NY senate seat. Just have the candidate deposit it right in the treasury.

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Sam Stein

Caroline Kennedy Turning Tide Of Skeptics

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

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When Caroline Kennedy first let it be known that she was interested in being New York's junior Senator, she received a chilly reception from Hillary C...

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Lou Reed for Senate

Dan Sweeney | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

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Dan Sweeney

C'mon, ace! Take a walk on the wild side and say it with me: Senator Lou Reed (D-N.Y.)! Baby, I'm beginning to see the light, and it's all right.

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Caroline Kennedy: Paying to Play

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

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Allison Kilkenny

If Caroline can cough up around $70 million, she gets to play, but if she was a poor gal named Smith or Gonzalez with an impressive resume and a noble spirit, she'd get her little a** booted to the curb.

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Caroline Kennedy Hires Joe Lieberman "Fixer" Josh Isay

Jane Hamsher | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

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Jane Hamsher

Kennedy's first move was to pick up the phone and start working the elites, then hire a political fixer whose specialty is deceiving voters.

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Lessons from the Senators Kennedy

John R. Bohrer | Posted 01.15.2009 | Politics

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John R. Bohrer

Questions about inexperience and nepotism are circulating about Caroline, which shouldn't come as a surprise: no Kennedy has ever gone for his or her first elected office without such talk.

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When Caroline Kennedy Met Elvis! And Her Days in Journalism

Greg Mitchell | Posted 01.15.2009 | Media

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Greg Mitchell

Since Kennedy's name resurfaced this month in the sweepstakes to replace Hillary, reviews of her life often contain one brief line about her being a former "journalist." Let's dig a little deeper.

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Paterson Must Appoint a Woman

Alec Baldwin | Posted 01.11.2009 | Politics

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Alec Baldwin

Most of the names thrown around now for senator are smart, caring New Yorkers. But only one is both fair and makes real sense for our state.

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A "No" Vote on Caroline Kennedy

Brendan Spiegel | Posted 01.10.2009 | Politics

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Brendan Spiegel

It's disturbing that the knee-jerk reaction of establishment politicians is to turn to someone whose primary qualifications are her famous name, her wealth, and her insider connections.

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Well At Least New York's Senate Seat isn't on eBay

Keli Goff | Posted 01.10.2009 | Politics

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Keli Goff

We New Yorkers luckily have the governor we now do, and a good slate of candidates to choose from. Not a single scandal-plagued, prostitute-patronizing, tax-evading, child-porn loving, wacko in the bunch...as far as we know.

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