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The Kennedys own a senate seat, bought and paid for.
Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg sat out several elections
NEW YORK – Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, who is seeking to fill Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's Senate seat, has not voted in a number of elections, including at least one race for the very job she's seeking.
The Democrat registered at her current address on Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1988. According to city Board of Elections records, she missed several Democratic mayoral primaries — typically important contests in left-leaning New York City — in 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2005. Republicans went on to win three out of four of those races in the general election.
She also missed the 2002 gubernatorial primary and general election, when Democrat H. Carl McCall faced Republican incumbent George Pataki and lost.
And she skipped the 1994 general election, when Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan was running for re-election for the same seat she hopes to take over if Clinton is confirmed as secretary of state in President-elect Barack Obama's administration.
Kennedy, who belongs to one of America's most illustrious political families, has been working to shore up support to convince Gov. David Paterson she's best qualified for appointment to the Senate.
Her spokesman, Stefan Friedman, said Friday that Kennedy "recognizes just how important it is to vote and has a very strong record of going to the polls." He added, "She has not voted on a handful of occasions over the last two decades."
Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, did vote in this year's primary and general elections. She voted in the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004. (What about 2008?)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081219/ap_on_.../kennedy_voting
NEW YORK – Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, who is seeking to fill Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's Senate seat, has not voted in a number of elections, including at least one race for the very job she's seeking.
The Democrat registered at her current address on Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1988. According to city Board of Elections records, she missed several Democratic mayoral primaries — typically important contests in left-leaning New York City — in 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2005. Republicans went on to win three out of four of those races in the general election.
She also missed the 2002 gubernatorial primary and general election, when Democrat H. Carl McCall faced Republican incumbent George Pataki and lost.
And she skipped the 1994 general election, when Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan was running for re-election for the same seat she hopes to take over if Clinton is confirmed as secretary of state in President-elect Barack Obama's administration.
Kennedy, who belongs to one of America's most illustrious political families, has been working to shore up support to convince Gov. David Paterson she's best qualified for appointment to the Senate.
Her spokesman, Stefan Friedman, said Friday that Kennedy "recognizes just how important it is to vote and has a very strong record of going to the polls." He added, "She has not voted on a handful of occasions over the last two decades."
Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, did vote in this year's primary and general elections. She voted in the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004. (What about 2008?)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081219/ap_on_.../kennedy_voting
QUOTE (Bart Katz @ Dec 21 2008, 01:33 PM) 
The Kennedys own a senate seat, bought and paid for.
Two Senate seats!
WHICH FAMILY NAME?
Hillary dropped her maiden name and Caroline is dropping her married name
(A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (except in politics)
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 11:39 AM)
Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg sat out several elections
NEW YORK – Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, who is seeking to fill Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's Senate seat, has not voted in a number of elections, including at least one race for the very job she's seeking.
The Democrat registered at her current address on Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1988. According to city Board of Elections records, she missed several Democratic mayoral primaries — typically important contests in left-leaning New York City — in 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2005. Republicans went on to win three out of four of those races in the general election.
NEW YORK – Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, who is seeking to fill Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's Senate seat, has not voted in a number of elections, including at least one race for the very job she's seeking.
The Democrat registered at her current address on Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1988. According to city Board of Elections records, she missed several Democratic mayoral primaries — typically important contests in left-leaning New York City — in 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2005. Republicans went on to win three out of four of those races in the general election.
Voting is for the little people. They do as they're told. Especially in New York. It amazes me so few people complain that such an important position might go to somebody who hasn't done anything at all in politics.
QUOTE (Bart Katz @ Dec 21 2008, 01:33 PM)
The Kennedys own a senate seat, bought and paid for.
Correct.
QUOTE (SpaceCowboy @ Dec 21 2008, 01:46 PM)
Rally the pity vote.
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 01:44 PM)
WHICH FAMILY NAME?
Hillary dropped her maiden name and Caroline is dropping her married name
(A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (except in politics)
Bush Dynasty
QUOTE (SpaceCowboy @ Dec 21 2008, 01:43 PM)
The Li'l' girl deserves her inheritance
QUOTE (SpaceCowboy @ Dec 21 2008, 01:40 PM)
Wow, she must have have the Kennedy genes, drinking and drugging and whoring. She looks a lot older than she is.
QUOTE (Arturo_Vandelay @ Dec 21 2008, 01:47 PM)
Voting is for the little people. They do as they're told. Especially in New York.
Voting is for the ACORN registrants... but not for the Military. They've got it down to a science.
QUOTE
It amazes me so few people complain that such an important position might go to somebody who hasn't done anything at all in politics.
It amazes me the so few people complain that such an important position might go to somebody who had done illegal, ignorant, expensive and selfish things in politics.
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 01:05 PM)
She's probably rigid.
QUOTE (SpaceCowboy @ Dec 21 2008, 01:43 PM)
Why not? His daddy bought him the Presidency in CHICAGO ILLINOIS.. no less!
We get the best politicians money can buy!
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 12:08 PM)
Why not? His daddy bought him the Presidency in CHICAGO ILLINOIS.. no less!
What better place. Chris Matthews book on Kennedy and Nixon has some good stuff on Papa Joe's political tricks.
QUOTE (Arturo_Vandelay @ Dec 21 2008, 02:15 PM)
What better place. Chris Matthews book on Kennedy and Nixon has some good stuff on Papa Joe's political tricks.
Some Pedigree!
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 11:08 AM)
Why not? His daddy bought him the Presidency in CHICAGO ILLINOIS.. no less!
We get the best politicians money can buy!
Which DEMOCRAT should be appointed to fill Sen. Clinton's vacated seat, assuming she's confirmed as the next Secretary of State? Tell us who would meet YOUR standards.
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 02:09 PM)
Which DEMOCRAT should be appointed to fill Sen. Clinton's vacated seat, assuming she's confirmed as the next Secretary of State? Tell us who would meet YOUR standards.
Hows about Al Franken...once he loses in Minnesota?
QUOTE (Repub_Bub @ Dec 21 2008, 02:48 PM)
Hows about Al Franken...once he loses in Minnesota?
Which standards of yours would he meet?
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 02:52 PM)
Which standards of yours would he meet?
We have different standards...I'm only responsible for the first part of your question.
QUOTE (Repub_Bub @ Dec 21 2008, 02:58 PM)
We have different standards...I'm only responsible for the first part of your question.
What are your standards and which Democrat would meet them?
A U.S. Senate seat from NY is going to be vacated. A Democrat is the governor of NY. So, a Democrat will, in all likelihood will be appointed to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Sen. Clinton (D-NY), assuming she's confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of State.
Many of you seem to disapprove of some of the names that have made the news, offering a variety of critiques.
So, why don't you tell us (you can start) WHICH Democrat would satisfy your criteria, WHICH Democrat would not be subject to your critiques, were he/she to be appointed to the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat.
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 03:07 PM)
What are your standards and which Democrat would meet them?
A U.S. Senate seat from NY is going to be vacated. A Democrat is the governor of NY. So, a Democrat will, in all likelihood will be appointed to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Sen. Clinton (D-NY), assuming she's confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of State.
Many of you seem to disapprove of some of the names that have made the news, offering a variety of critiques.
So, why don't you tell us (you can start) WHICH Democrat would satisfy your criteria, WHICH Democrat would not be subject to your critiques, were he/she to be appointed to the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat.
A U.S. Senate seat from NY is going to be vacated. A Democrat is the governor of NY. So, a Democrat will, in all likelihood will be appointed to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Sen. Clinton (D-NY), assuming she's confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of State.
Many of you seem to disapprove of some of the names that have made the news, offering a variety of critiques.
So, why don't you tell us (you can start) WHICH Democrat would satisfy your criteria, WHICH Democrat would not be subject to your critiques, were he/she to be appointed to the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat.
Lemme see...we got a seat being vacated by someone that was elected to the position without really residing in the state; a comedian actually launching a recount; a serious consideration for the office via nepotism; and you thinking you pose a serious question....
That's crap worthy of the celt...
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 05:09 PM)
Which DEMOCRAT should be appointed to fill Sen. Clinton's vacated seat, assuming she's confirmed as the next Secretary of State? Tell us who would meet YOUR standards.
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 03:20 PM)
Well, you're not going to get Zell Miller. So, how about another choice?
It's not like he qualifies as a NEW YORK Democrat.
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 06:22 PM)
Well, you're not going to get Zell Miller. So, how about another choice?
It's not like he qualifies as a NEW YORK Democrat.
It's not like he qualifies as a NEW YORK Democrat.
As qualified as carpet baggers Bobby Kennedy and Hillary Clinton .
sorry
Zell quit
now what
besides, I think he'd need the support of at least one Democrat
Zell quit
now what
besides, I think he'd need the support of at least one Democrat
QUOTE (inyerface @ Dec 21 2008, 06:34 PM)
sorry
Zell quit
now what
besides, I think he'd need the support of at least one Democrat
Zell quit
now what
besides, I think he'd need the support of at least one Democrat
Just Patterson and he's blind.
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 03:28 PM)
As qualified as carpet baggers Bobby Kennedy and Hillary Clinton .
Not officially, my dear.
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 03:38 PM)
Just Patterson and he's blind.
So what that he's legally blind? What exactly is your point?
Don't you have some numerological bullshit to guide you in your choice of replacement for Hillary?
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 06:54 PM)
Not officially, my dear.
Are there "official carpetbaggers?"
What was Alan Keyes official position when he ran against Obama for Illinois Senator?
(At least Alan Keyes was a natural born American)
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 04:01 PM)
Are there "official carpetbaggers?"
What was Alan Keyes official position when he ran against Obama for Illinois Senator?
(At least Alan Keyes was a natural born American)
What was Alan Keyes official position when he ran against Obama for Illinois Senator?
(At least Alan Keyes was a natural born American)
Meaning, that one may actually be, de facto, a carpet-bagger while not being DE JURE ineligible to run for or be appointed to a particular political office.
It's not rocket-science, you know.
Alan Keyes was ELIGIBLE to run against Obama for the U.S. Senate in IL.
Zell Miller is not eligible to be appointed to the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat from NY.
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 07:16 PM)
Meaning, that one may actually be, de facto, a carpet-bagger while not being DE JURE ineligible to run for or be appointed to a particular political office.
It's not rocket-science, you know.
Alan Keyes was ELIGIBLE to run against Obama for the U.S. Senate in IL.
Zell Miller is not eligible to be appointed to the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat from NY.
It's not rocket-science, you know.
Alan Keyes was ELIGIBLE to run against Obama for the U.S. Senate in IL.
Zell Miller is not eligible to be appointed to the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat from NY.
It's not rocket-science... it's the POLITICS of the left. When did they vet Barack Obama? Why would they start worring about a Senator's eligibility now?
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 04:32 PM)
It's not rocket-science... it's the POLITICS of the left. When did they vet Barack Obama? Why would they start worring about a Senator's eligibility now?
Your problem is you are never willing to concede defeat.
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 07:34 PM)
Your problem is you are never willing to concede defeat.
No, that's not my problem. My problem is that I'm wasting time here when I need to pack for my trip tomorrow.
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 05:28 PM)
As qualified as carpet baggers Bobby Kennedy and Hillary Clinton .
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 06:34 PM)
Your problem is you are never willing to concede defeat.
Who has defeated whom at what and what was the score and what was the prize?
QUOTE (Bart Katz @ Dec 21 2008, 08:14 PM)
Actually, Zell Miller is a lot more qualified!!
QUOTE (Nomarchy @ Dec 21 2008, 04:07 PM)
What are your standards and which Democrat would meet them?
A U.S. Senate seat from NY is going to be vacated. A Democrat is the governor of NY. So, a Democrat will, in all likelihood will be appointed to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Sen. Clinton (D-NY), assuming she's confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of State.
Many of you seem to disapprove of some of the names that have made the news, offering a variety of critiques.
So, why don't you tell us (you can start) WHICH Democrat would satisfy your criteria, WHICH Democrat would not be subject to your critiques, were he/she to be appointed to the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat.
A U.S. Senate seat from NY is going to be vacated. A Democrat is the governor of NY. So, a Democrat will, in all likelihood will be appointed to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Sen. Clinton (D-NY), assuming she's confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of State.
Many of you seem to disapprove of some of the names that have made the news, offering a variety of critiques.
So, why don't you tell us (you can start) WHICH Democrat would satisfy your criteria, WHICH Democrat would not be subject to your critiques, were he/she to be appointed to the soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat.
How about someone who has at least run for a lower office, votes regularly, works in their party, and wants to work for their state, not just get inserted anywhere there's a free slot? There must be hundreds like that.
QUOTE (Brian_Lambchops @ Dec 21 2008, 08:22 PM)
How about someone who has at least run for a lower office, votes regularly, works in their party, and wants to work for their state, not just get inserted anywhere there's a free slot? There must be hundreds like that.
That makes too much sense, Brian!
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 06:31 PM)
That makes too much sense, Brian!
It's not like it's an unattainable goal. I wouldn't expect to apply for a job as CEO in a business I never worked in and get it.
QUOTE (Brian_Lambchops @ Dec 21 2008, 07:36 PM)
It's not like it's an unattainable goal. I wouldn't expect to apply for a job as CEO in a business I never worked in.
That makes too much sense.
QUOTE (Brian_Lambchops @ Dec 21 2008, 08:36 PM)
It's not like it's an unattainable goal. I wouldn't expect to apply for a job as CEO in a business I never worked in and get it.
It's like THIS:
QUOTE (Bart Katz @ Dec 21 2008, 05:16 PM)
Who has defeated whom at what and what was the score and what was the prize?
Barack Obama and those who support him defeated McCain and those who supported him at winning the Presidency of the United States. The score was Obama/Biden 365 McCain/Palin 173.
QUOTE (Brian_Lambchops @ Dec 21 2008, 05:22 PM)
How about someone who has at least run for a lower office, votes regularly, works in their party, and wants to work for their state, not just get inserted anywhere there's a free slot? There must be hundreds like that.
Sounds like a good plan to me. Do you have anyone in mind?
Would Andrew Cuomo fit your criteria? Who else has been mentioned?
QUOTE (Goldie @ Dec 21 2008, 05:08 PM)
No, that's not my problem. My problem is that I'm wasting time here when I need to pack for my trip tomorrow.
Don't let us keep you. Please, by all means, get packing.
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