The last couple of days, there has been a lot of talk about Caroline Kennedy being appointed to Sen Clinton's seat. Many New Yorkers and others around the country believe that she is only being considered because of her last name. Now, I am a believer that in the world of politics the common man should run for office and serve the people. I also believe that a politician should be just a regular person because they understand the struggles of their community. Of course in some cases, it is not like that. When it comes to the Kennedy Family, they have done a lot for the common good despite their wealth. Most wealthy people tend to forget the common man and do not serve the community.
Caroline Kennedy is very good choice for the seat. I can attest as a former New Yorker, that she will be good for the state. Herself as well as her family has done a lot for the country and a lot for the State of New York. I recall reading a piece by John F Kennedy written during his Sen Campaign that he was well aware of the fact that his family name helped him tremendously. However he also urged the public not to hold that against him. I believe that this should be the same case with Caroline. The public should not detest her for something that she cannot change, that she is a Kennedy.
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First and foremost U would have a woman replacing a woman. In a body of male dominated bureacrats who have proven that they are incapable or either unwilling to do what is in the best interest of the country. That is good. I think that Mrs Kennedy (CK) would be a wonderful breath of fresh air in the US Congress. What R the qualifications for a US senate seat? She is a citizen. She meets the age requirements. And if U R going to argue that public service is not a legitimate qualifier when it comes to having experience to deal with people and human issues then Obama just won that argument in her favor. In my earnest opinion CK would make a fine senator heads above many who already serve and who have allowed this country to fall into this terrible mess that "we" R in.
I agree with the last comment. The congress was formed by the people to serve the people. Therefore the founding fathers wanted the qualifications for the congress to be a law abiding citizen of the US, which Kennedy is. it is funny that the topic of experience comes up more with women then men. We have to do better.
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