Caroline Kennedy and the Senate

The original appeal of Caroline Kennedy becoming a US Senator by appointment in New York has lost its glamor as it becomes obvious that Ms.  Kennedy has proved to be quite inept in public since her interest in the position became known a few weeks ago.

Ms. Kennedy has stumbled in making her views known, has seen uncomfortable in her few public appearances and interviews with the print media, and has demonstrated her basic shyness.  Her use of the term "you know" has become comedic and one has to wonder if she could uphold her seat in a primary or election coming up in 2010 and again in 2012, despite her ability to raise money and the fame of her last name.

While Ms. Kennedy is obviously very bright and intelligent, one has to wonder if she really is the best candidate for the Senate for the future of New York.  I have to think that Andrew Cuomo, son of the former governor, Attorney General of the state, and former cabinet member under Bill Clinton, might indeed be the better choice of Governor David Paterson.  Also, there are several Congresswomen interested in the seat who have more background in public life than Ms. Kennedy.

Under the circumstances, Governor Paterson should carefully reconsider the tendency, at least in public discourse by others, to imply that Caroline Kennedy is the best choice.  The seat should not be awarded based on emotion and history but on true qualifications.

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