That is, Caroline Kennedy should wait until 2010 or 2012 and run for office the old fashioned way.
Hillary Clinton came to New York and campaigned for that senate seat. She did not walk in and just say “Clinton!”, like she did in the presidential primaries. She worked the counties and listened to her future constituents and she earned being elected both times.
Aside from her family history, what qualifies Caroline Kennedy for office? Or put it a different way: if she was not a Kennedy would anyone take this seriously?
I hope that Governor Paterson ignores the Camelot theme music and appoints someone who will do a great job for the state of New York. Personally I would love to see Carolyn McCarthy for the job as I think she has the right experience and get up and go.
