I don’t really disagree with anything that Markos or Duncan have to say about Caroline Kennedy’s campaign for Hillary’s seat. But I still don’t come to the same conclusion. First of all, I do have to quibble a little bit with the idea that the only reason people support Caroline is because of her name. I like Caroline because she has been an active and effective advocate for liberal causes her entire adult life. But I grant there are many other people not named Kennedy that have done the same and are not jumping to the head of the line for a senate seat.
The main reason I support Caroline’s bid is because I expect her be a much better vote than Andrew Cuomo or Kirsten Gillibrand or any of the other names I’ve seen mentioned. But I also think the Senate is big enough to have room for a Kennedy. Yes, they’re a dynasty, but they’re a dynasty that has given everything for their country. With Teddy nearing the end of his career, I don’t have a problem with Caroline taking his place.
Having said that, I still pretty much agree with everything Markos and Duncan have to say about this affair.
