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Kennedy Will Pursue Senate Seat

President's daughter, aiming to replace Clinton, has never held elective office

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 15, 2008 1:55 PM CST
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(Newser) – After weeks of mulling it over, Caroline Kennedy has decided to ask New York Gov. David Paterson to consider her for the US Senate seat Hillary Clinton is about to vacate, the New York Times reports. Kennedy, 51, an author and philanthropist, has never held elective office but has been encouraged by family members to seek the seat, which won't be available unless and until Clinton is confirmed as secretary of state.

Caroline Kennedy waves as she introduces her uncle, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Aug. 25, 2008.
Caroline Kennedy waves as she introduces her uncle, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Aug. 25, 2008.   (AP Photo)
In this April 20, 2008, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shares a moment with Caroline Kennedy before addressing supporters at a rally in Scranton, Pa.
In this April 20, 2008, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shares a moment with Caroline Kennedy before addressing supporters at a rally in Scranton, Pa.   (AP Photo)
Caroline Kennedy introduces a video tribute to her uncle, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Aug. 25, 2008.
Caroline Kennedy introduces a video tribute to her uncle, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Aug. 25, 2008.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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Guest
Dec 21, 2008 11:46 PM CST
She is really leaning on the KENNEDY name to get her this seat. Why do some rich people try to get involved in politics? She is educated but not in politics.
Shannonals
Dec 19, 2008 12:55 AM CST
What an idiotic comment
Zebraone
Dec 15, 2008 1:57 AM CST
Bet she's good at lap dancing(G)

"Now it will probably be whatever's left of the Kennedy Machine versus the scummy New York Democratic machine"
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