I think that there are many people speculating about WHY Caroline Kennedy has decided to step into the role of Senator.

It’s a no brainer. This country is going to hell in a hand basket and everyone who is ABLE to wield influence on a broad level in a way that will produce positive change for this country better step off of the yacht and out of obscurity NOW.

I think Caroline now realizes that this nation needs more of her leadership on the front lines.

Her mother always said in interviews that Caroline was the child that she felt would be the best-suited for public life.

Caroline got married and devoted her life to her children while maintaining a STRONG presence in the political arena supporting progressive-thinking candidates WITHOUT having her name in every issue and cause that she has been advancing from the sidelines.

Obama did not bring her out front simply because her last name was Kennedy. He knew that she had a very seasoned understanding of the political machine in his country because her own family has helped to shape that political machine.

People claim that sitting on boards is not “REAL” experience. They have never served on a board with a significant role because boards members hire and fire organization and corporate officials and shape policy and guide organizations to market leadership. Board members are responsible for evaluating the implementaion of initiatives and for evaluating the effectiveness of leadership practices.

Caroline has had this responsibility for decades. I don’t feel we should take it lightly.

Caroline is unimpressed by wealth and power and is the least likely to be “bought” by Washington special interest groups. Caroline also understands consensus building. She will be a unifier and I believe that is vitally necessary.

Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa

I don’t — that’s why I set him off from RFK and Hillary — but he was something of a celebrity senator. It’s a seat with something of a celebrity reputation, which, while not requiring continued indulgence, does make it less crazy to appoint a celebrity to it.

I’m trying to understand how you describe Buckley as a member of a political dynasty. William F. Buckley never held political office (according to Wiki, anyway - I couldn’t remember any either).

Actually, before I read this I was against her being appointed, but I hadn’t realized she was as active as she is. Maybe she IS qualified to be in the Senate. Overall I do tend to agree with your opinion about political dynasties, though. I bet she wouldn’t get consideration if her name was Caroline Schwartz instead of Caroline Kennedy.

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