Sex & Politics

From AP:

A person close to the discussions says Caroline Kennedy will seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton.

Kennedy has told Democratic Gov. David Paterson she wants the job should Clinton be confirmed as secretary of state for President-elect Barack Obama.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Monday because neither Kennedy nor Paterson have acknowledged she is seeking the position.

If appointed by Paterson, Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, would hold the seat once occupied by her late uncle, Robert F. Kennedy.

I have a problem with this.

Kennedy didn’t seem to want to be involved in politics. At least not directly. And wasn’t there a point when the Democratic party really needed her and she was no where to be found? And what has she done in her life to make her think she deserves to be a senator? Have the last name of Kennedy?

I know this is the seat her uncle, Robert Kennedy, held and of course there’s Ted Kennedy in Massachusetts, but what do their accomplishments have to do with her? I know she’s been a heavy behind the scenes player for years. Definitely aiding the Obama campaign in it’s infancy and giving his run to be the Democratic nominee for president a much needed injection of political muscle, but that does not a senator make.

I’m not a fan of political dynasties and this reeks of that. I’m sorry, she doesn’t deserve a senate seat just ’cause of her family affiliations and last name. She wants to be a senator, she needs to run like everyone else.

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