Caroline Drops Out (UPDATE: Or Did She?)
The New York Post is reporting that Caroline Kennedy has informed New York Gov. David Paterson that she no longer wants to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate.
Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today.
The 51-year-old Camelot daughter’s decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton’s seat, as she departs after getting confirmed as President Obama’s Secretary of State today.
Kennedy cited “personal reasons” for her decision, according to the Post’s sources. But the move comes after many fellow Democrats questioned whether she was qualified for the job.
UPDATE: The New York Times now reports that the health of her uncle, Sen. Edward Kennedy, was the deciding factor.
Her concerns about Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s deteriorating health (he was hospitalized after a seizure during the inaugural lunch on Tuesday) prompted her decision to withdraw… Coping with the health issues of her uncle, with whom she enjoys an extraordinarily close bond, was her most important priority; a situation not conducive to starting a high profile public job.
UPDATE #2: The Post now says she decided to drop out after learning that Gov. Paterson wasn’t going to choose her.
Sources said the reason Paterson had decided not to tap the daughter of John F. Kennedy was her poor performances in media interviews and in in private sessions with various officials.
UPDATE #3: Now NBC reports that a Kennedy family source says she is not dropping out, and that earlier reports to the contrary may have been the result of “miscommunication between Kennedy and Paterson’s office. “
UPDATE #4: Around 9:50 p.m. ET, the AP reported that Kennedy “has withdrawn” her name. But just moments ago, at 10:37 p.m. ET, they issued a correction indicating that she “remains in the contest.”
UPDATE #5: She’s out.
Such great news she woulda been a trainwreck. Us new yorkers deserve MUCH better
January 21st, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Good. At least qualifications matter for some political jobs nowadays.
Whatever you think I’m referencing, you are probably right.
January 21st, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I don’t think she really wanted it.
January 21st, 2009 at 8:48 pm
MSNBC on COUNTDOWN said that this story is false. That Kennedy did not drop out.
January 21st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Thank God, enough already of the Whiskey Dynasty.
January 21st, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Colmes doesn’t like Caroline Kennedy.
Yes, for the last time, we get “it”!!
Kennedy’s “stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had NOT intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today.”
Not “had intended”, Paterson “had not intended” to name her.
The New York Post (Page Six) also has fresh bikini photos of Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lopez and a reader poll asking the burning question, “who’s hotter – Kate Mara or Joanna Garcia?”
I wonder who Kate and Joanna are.
January 21st, 2009 at 9:23 pm
NBC: Sources tell NBC news reports of Kennedy withdrawal are false.
January 21st, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Anyonymouse, the original NY Post report said “had intended,” not “had not intended.”
January 21st, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Her skin isn’t thick enough for politics. It takes a certain degree of humility that she doesn’t appear to have.
January 21st, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Agreed PFKAM,the liberal version of Palin to a degree.
January 21st, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I disagree,does not look as good and has less experience,except for being able to choose her on clothes perhaps.
January 21st, 2009 at 10:17 pm
SO ! As for looks. She is the liberal version of Palin to a degree. I,m willing to bet she does go around shooting a mother humpin moose and has more class and savy as well. You are nothing more than some1 in total denial that your guy W stunk our nation up for 8 years and have sly Rush the Lip remarks. Wake and smell the coffee Bush stunk it up. That,s your hope and change.
January 21st, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Bush was not my guy.
January 21st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
“… the original NY Post report said “had intended,” not “had not intended.””
Had/had not. Details, smeetails. You can’t believe anything printed in Rupert’s Post anyway. That’s probably not even the real Pamela Anderson in a bikini. Either way, the Post is probably wrong but the NY Times could be doing a better job.
I also heard (yes, MSNBC) that Kennedy hasn’t dropped out of anything.
January 21st, 2009 at 11:13 pm
“”Her skin isn’t thick enough for politics. It takes a certain degree of humility that she doesn’t appear to have.”‘
Indeed not. She is a prime example of a football star/head cheerleader/All-American homecoming queen…that many would like to see in power, but is just not capable of the intellect required, sorry.
:-(
January 21st, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Ugh. This is confusing. Regardless, I think she just ruined her chances.
January 21st, 2009 at 11:41 pm
BMF:
Maybe if I saw her play football I would change my mind… maybe… but I don’t think the cheerleading or wearing the tiara would.
I’m referring to her seeming to be “above the questions” attitude. It comes off as pompous and presumptuous to me. I would also guess that her backing out (allegedly) after her first real taste may serve as exhibit A.
:-) (I swore I would never do one of those)
January 21st, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Now, she’s quitting again.
Oh, nuts. I’m getting dizzy.
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:35 am
If you are getting your info from MSNBC, you aren’t getting the whole truth. Tabloid fodder.
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:27 am
Pete, do you even know what tabloid means?
It means sensational journalism. That makes FOX News and ALL CABLE NEWS is becoming more and more tabloid. I watch both MSNBC & FOX and they are both the same. Get off your GOP high horse and come back to reality.
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:40 am
Well, if she hasn’t quit by now, she should.
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:32 am
Wonder if her quitting had anything to do with NOT wanting folks in her private finances, etc?
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:50 am
She is going after Hillary’s seat, (her Senate seat guys). No, wait, she isn’t. Ah, what? Oh she is? Ok she is going after Hillary’s seat. Her Senate seat guys. Hold on. No, no she isn’t. Ok, now that that is …what’s that? She is going after Hillary’s Senate seat again? Oh, ok. Well let’s move on. Hold on a second. Back the truck up one more time. She is seeking Hillary’s seat. That’s your final answer? No. You’re not sure? You ARE Not seeking that seat? Ok. No Wait!!!…………………. To Be Continued.
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:18 am
Her mother, Jackie, was a New Yorker.
Her brother, John John was a New Yorker.
Caroline is not a New Yorker, she has been invisible. For all 30 years of her adult life.
If she wants a New York political job, start as an Assemblywoman and earn the seat.
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:27 am
Blissful,you hit it on the nail. Her paper work and issues not disclosing it turn me off. I feel her last name was the only thing she had going. Maybe another time but not now.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:19 am
She’s in, she’s out, she’s in, she’s out… Geez, she’s worse than Ted Haggard doing his sexuality dervish dance.
Okay she’s from the Kennedy clan, which feed in politics worse than a preacher at a Sunday chicken dinner gathering. And yes, the only real thing going for her right now is her name. Now, if she really wanted to get into the, ahem, ” family business”, she might spend some years actually doing some political smooching and hand shaking instead of just being asked to serve another person’s term in office.
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Moe
Didn’t you get the memo? If you have a certain name, you are entitled to a government seat. I mean come on. They ARE american royalty
ugh
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
POSTED BY BLISSFUL CONSERVATIVE
Evidently not… as Caroline found out. It only works if you’re a Bush.
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Frosty,
Indeed not. She is a prime example of a football star/head cheerleader/All-American homecoming queen…that many would like to see in power, but is just not capable of the intellect required, sorry.
There you go again. Revealing your ignorance of America. Intellect is not a requirement for our elected officials!
;^)
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:36 pm
There was talk of a list of “findings” aka issues: affair, taxes, nanny-gate, resume fluffing, and pathetic donation record.
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Bush in name only and more powerfull than the Kennedy,s and JR seeked the highest office. I agree with you PFKAM,but i also agree with BLISSFUL about her paper work. I felt that way the last time she came up on Liberaland. Patterson made a blunder as well. My gut says he picked her,but her paper work did not add up.
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:25 am
Hey Steve:
How’s it goin’?
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:30 am
Just got off the job. How R U ? Are you having trouble with this website.
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:39 am
Yes. It’s not loading well. I’ve been working too… trying to figure out if there’s anyone left in this world that still has faith in the stock market.
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:42 am
Go to WIPKI and type in THE GREAT DEPRESSION. Read about COOLIGE and HOOVER as well. To me,it sounds alot like todays times and read about FDR. Conservertives blame FDR and today,they blame Obama.
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:59 am
My last post was for you MARK.
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:00 am
the war brought us out of the depression. Not the president.
Economists and pundits are all coming out and saying that the New New deal isn’t going to create the millions of jobs we were promised and won’t even start REALLY stimulating the economy until around 2012 or 2013. The plan is full of pork and earmarks, which will NOT do anything but line the pockets of a few folks.
There is no quick fix, just like the experts have been saying for months. The market fluctuates, what rises must also fall.
January 23rd, 2009 at 10:41 am
The wonderful,lovely,immoral,amoral,babykilling,liberals will get us out of this I am quite sure.
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Conserveratives caused the GREAT DEPRESSION and today recession,but blame liberals. Sounds like my childhood,i,m telling mommie on you and give me my ball back.
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
No regulation and Wall Street got drunk again stated by EX-President Bush. Wall Street was super drunk in 1929 led by GOP leadership. I don,t trust alot of goverment with the economy as well,but big business must be kept in check as well. Every time deregulation happens the economy gets drunk. Every1 of us will end up in soup line going the conserverative route.
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:20 pm