Senator Kennedy, in a Skirt?

By CJP | December 16, 2008

We hear this morning that Caroline Kennedy is not only under consideration for the New York Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton, but that, some supporters of Clinton think Kennedy is not qualified to take the seat.

Said one to the Daily News, “(Kennedy) has not demonstrated the qualifications or the experience for the position, and I think what’s critical here to focus on for a moment is we have an extraordinary spectrum of candidates who have truly demonstrated how they serve New York state and serve the country.”

Ironically, CJP remembers very similar critiques of then-First Lady Hillary Clinton when she declared her interest in the New York Senate seat before her husband was out of office.  One New York city council woman called on Clinton to drop out of the 2000 race, declaring, “She’s not from the state, and she doesn’t have this instinctive feeling for New Yorkers.”   A New York P.R. guru added of candidate Clinton, “She has to strike a balance between Hillary the diva and Hillary who really wants your vote… Stardom is important in New York, but super stardom can be a problem.”

We’re not taking a position on this one, but you totally should.  Vote in the latest CJP poll to the right and tell us:  Should Caroline Kennedy be the next senator from New York?

Topics: CJP Poll, Senate

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