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Should Caroline Kennedy be named to the U.S. Senate?

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Total of 8,596 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

31.3%
No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name
2,687 votes
46.9%
Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart
4,033 votes
21.8%
Maybe. But first she needs to explain her qualifications to the public, not just the governor.
1,876 votes
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No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name

When exactly did she start being known as Caroline "Kennedy" instead of Caroline Schlossberg? Dang think Hilary knew about that option?

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  • 1 vote
#1
 - Dita
 - 3:56 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name

Kennedy has less qualifications then Sarah Palin.

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    #2
     - Kevster
     - 3:56 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name

    One Kennedy is enough in the Senate. Are we trying for a monoply?

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    • 4 votes
    #3
     - Clay R.
     - 4:06 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Maybe. But first she needs to explain her qualifications to the public, not just the governor.

    Hmmm, one wonders: will the media give her as much grief as they did Sarah Palin, for her lack of experience?

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    • 4 votes
    #4
     - indianagirl-774263
     - 4:06 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Maybe. But first she needs to explain her qualifications to the public, not just the governor.

    This country has more than enough elected Kennedy's already, we don't need appointed ones just because they can contribute to the Gov.

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    • 4 votes
    #5
     - Suite Judy
     - 4:06 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    YES! She is smart, educated, knows how to get things done. And she knows her world map too! She is extremely qualified and cultured.

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    • 4 votes
    #6
     - ceegee-441225
     - 4:12 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    If only all our decisions were this easy.

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    • 3 votes
    #7
     - JIrby
     - 4:13 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Maybe. But first she needs to explain her qualifications to the public, not just the governor.

    and we laughed at Sarah Palin's thin resume´?Should her first job in gov't be U.S. Senator?

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    • 2 votes
    #8
     - Rich the Retiree
     - 4:18 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    Why not? I'm not seeking the job and she is as qualified as the others that are bing mentioned. Her dad and uncle were great senators, and

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    • 4 votes
    #9
     - Irishyank
     - 4:19 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    Yes. You've seen where a qualified NY politician will get you. She keeps her nose clean. Those qualifications work for me.

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    • 2 votes
    #10
     - JaRoJoCT
     - 4:22 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name

    No if she wants to be in politics let her EARN it. She may have a chance to run for office in Illinois.
    That's if she knows what WORK is

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    • 2 votes
    #11
     - Noworries
     - 4:24 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    Being from apolitical family I'm sure she is well qualified to be a senator. If she proves herself then the people will decide next electio

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    • 1 vote
    #12
     - Jamie-553631
     - 4:25 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name

    enough with dynasties and downstate NY interests!

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    • 2 votes
    #13
     - Molly Maguire
     - 4:26 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name

    She has no qualifications, but then again, this is New York, so qualifications may not be required.

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    • 3 votes
    #14
     - Spikegary
     - 4:28 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    It's Gov. Patterson, or are you trying to be funny.
    she is qualified. She's an attorney and has been working behind the scene.

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    • 1 vote
    #15
     - lolaannie
     - 4:31 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    It would be an honor for the country to have Caroline Kennedy step into this role. She has all that it takes.

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    • 3 votes
    #16
     - Dee-482126
     - 4:34 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    It would be an honor for the country to have Caroline Kennedy step into this role. She has all that it takes.

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    • 2 votes
    #17
     - Dee-482126
     - 4:34 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    It would be an honor for the country to have Caroline Kennedy step into this role. She has all that it takes.

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    • 2 votes
    #18
     - Dee-482126
     - 4:34 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name

    Enough with 'dynasty' families. We finally ended Bush, We barely avoided Clinton. her name DISqualifies her.

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    • 3 votes
    #19
     - OLDnSLO
     - 4:37 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Maybe. But first she needs to explain her qualifications to the public, not just the governor.

    She has the political pedigree plus the contacts necessary for her to do an outstanding job.

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    • 1 vote
    #20
     - Ragga
     - 4:38 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
    Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

    Why not Caroline Kennedy? At least maybe she will send a message that corruption stops somewhere, if not with her.

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      #21
       - Maya-567758
       - 4:39 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
      No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name

      We have had to many familiy names in politics for too long. It is time to stop with the name dropping and get new ideas in DC.

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      • 2 votes
      #22
       - Will-774326
       - 4:39 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
      No. She has no visible qualifications beyond her family name

      This smacks of some sort of aristocratic privilege by someone who has never put herself out there to be judged by the public.

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      • 1 vote
      #23
       - Ellen-774328
       - 4:40 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
      Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

      Ms. Kennedy is at least as qualified as Ms. Clinton was... probably moreso..probably never wears pantsuits.. nor has a philandering husband

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        #24
         - dghokie
         - 4:42 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008
        Yes. As Gov. Bloomberg says, she's hardworking, honest and smart

        She's more qualified than most first term Senators. She's not a heart beat away from the Oval office so comparisons to Palin don't apply

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        • 2 votes
        #25
         - RDH
         - 4:44 pm EST on Mon Dec 15, 2008