I can't stop thinking about Caroline Kennedy as VP, I love that idea

[NotThisTime]

So many reasons to not, no foreign policy, but she's got politics in her blood, she's extremely talented, I don't think she wants that type of job... but still... I can't help but think she'd do a fantastic job...

Maybe it's because I'm from Mass. but I just admire her and what she has quietly stood for for years....

[Muttocracy]

1. has she held elected office at all yet? nt

[Yael]

2. No

[NotThisTime]

4. She's worked behind campaigns, never as the candidate, but I can still dream!

[izquierdista]

3. No, no, no.....

She's going to help SELECT. And since this isn't the Republican party, she won't select herself. That is just for :silly: Repubs!

[Blue_Roses]

5. not VP but great press secretary.

she's awesome!:bounce:

[bridgit]

50. Oooh I like her allot, and hear what you're suggesting; but I wouldn't want to put her through that

:(

[madame defarge]

6. She's much too dignified to pull a Cheney...

She would never in a million years nominate herself. If she wanted to be in politics, she would have made her entry by now. She is much more powerful -- a king/queen maker -- in the position she's in. Yes, she'd be absolutely fantastic, and I too admire her quiet, calm, dignified approach to making a difference in the world in her own way. She is the epitome of class.

[NotThisTime]

12. completely agree with you... but that's why I can dream, it won't happen, but she really is the

epitome of class in the world of Politics

[madame defarge]

13. It's a great dream, but not her dream.

I admire all the more for it.

[blogslut]

19. Ha!

Well, if we're picking fantasy administration members, here's mine:

John Kerry - Attorney General

Now, I know the buzz is all about John Edwards in this position, but that's reality.

In my fantasy world, the AG is John Kerry - the scariest AG the Bush Crime family would ever know.
Think about it, the man that cracked the BCCI scandal and Iran/Contra...

too yummy :)

[jwirr]

46. Anyone who has ever read his book "The New War" would agree.

[woolldog]

7. She's too shy to run for VP.

But she'll get an appointment to some important post in the executive branch.

[NotThisTime]

14. You're right, to quiet to do it herself... I just love the idea of it.

[dailykoff]

8. So do I..

Obama/Kennedy has a nice ring! :hi:

[blogslut]

9. It's a lovely idea

But I really doubt she would do it. If she wanted to hold any elected office she would already be holding it.

I am glad she's helping him look for candidates though. :)

[JI7]

10. no,she has never held public office, maybe a cabinet post or something

but we haven't seen her as a politician. and personally i don't think she would be comfortable in that role. if she was she would have ran for something already and probably won because of the support she would get for who she is.

[Tatiana]

11. She is a behind the scenes person. I'd love to have her on the communications team. n/t

[sandnsea]

15. I don't think she's that political

And you can't spend a year saying being someone's wife doesn't make you qualified, and then turn around and pretend being someone's daughter does. I think she'll be happy doing her philanthropic work and advising as needed.

[Fredda Weinberg]

16. What's this about dynasties? n/t

[nebula]

21. Two years does not a dynasty make

A Kennedy has been in the WH a grand total of two years.

Not even one full term for God sake.

[Fredda Weinberg]

57. Go back to your history books and read about the Kennedys and the Chicago machine

It's an established family firm ... and please, don't invoke the Lord's name in vain.

[KSinTX]

34. Larry King asked Jessie Ventura if Obama should pick HRC

as VP. He replied (I paraphrase), "Hell and McCain should choose Jeb Bush that way we can ensure we have another 4 to 8 years of another Bush or Clinton." I was rolling when he said that.

[TBF]

17. The thing that is so great about Caroline is that I can't see her picking herself.

Although it would be a brilliant pick if Obama could talk her into it.

[nsd]

18. She's got politics in her blood? Seriously?

I like Caroline Kennedy a great deal, but no. No more nepotism. No more dynasties.

Let everybody have a shot, regardless of what family they happened to be born into.

[Zomby Woof]

20. Not good electoral strategy

Obama is already going to carry MA anyway.

I could see her as AG though. I like Caroline, so I would like to see her have some official post.

But not VP, not this round anyway.

[Condem]

22. yep, Not

Being on the VP committee, she is going to stand up and say, 'How bout me?" Not a chance in hell. Rightly so.

[OzarkDem]

23. What has she stood for?

I'm sure she's a nice person and all, but I've never seen her speak out or act on any substantive issues. I think of her more as a celebrity political figure than a real politician.

[Condem]

25. The national anthem, Ozark

[Darth_Kitten]

27. Her daddy was President 45 years ago......get with the program.

;)

[OzarkDem]

31. Pardon

I stand corrected. :shrug:

[Condem]

33. It's a joke, Ozark

[OzarkDem]

42. I was laughing

really I was. Smilie error.

[Trajan]

54. Caroline has been behind the scenes all this time ...

But ACTIVE in progressive politics .....

I am sure she is afraid to be 'out there', but do not doubt her loyalty to OUR cause: She is an outstanding proponent of Liberal causes ....

Not just a 'nice person', but a person of deep substance and commitment ... to say she is just a celebrity sells her far short of who she truly is ....

Look it up ....

[bowens43]

24. why?

[ruggerson]

26. Why not Kate Hudson or Angelina Jolie?

I like Caroline, she's a smart woman who went to Columbia Law and has written a couple of interesting books, but she has never held elective or appointed office and has about as much right to the Vice Presidency as any celebrity offspring.

[dailykoff]

29. She's a lawyer and constitutional scholar and an awesome speaker

judging from the speeches I've seen her give at the last two conventions.

[Condem]

32. daily

you surprise me with this nonsense.

[dailykoff]

35. She's not a lightweight and she's worked in politics

so personally I'd be delighted. Of all the active Kennedys she'd be the best IMHO.

[Condem]

37. FuckinA, daily

We'll play "Sweet Caroline" at the inaugeration!

[dailykoff]

43. I could go for that!

:hi:

[Darth_Kitten]

30. LOL The Bragelina Ticket.........

Though I think Angelina may make Maddox her Vice-President.

[Texasgal]

28. NO.

This country is in shambles.

While I think the whole "camelot" and "Obama" thing is nice... we need strength. We need someone who can help make it happen. Our VP choice is just as important as the POTUS choice.

Love Carloyn...but NO.

[me b zola]

36. I absolutely love the idea

It makes the circle whole. I can't put into words why this idea strikes me as ideal. It just seems to make perfect sense.

[NotThisTime]

38. So true, but we can see why she never ran for office herself, just take a look here on a Dem board

[polichick]

39. She's smart enough but doesn't like being in the spotlight.

[NotThisTime]

41. Absolutely the truth...

It's only been since her brother's death that she really has come out more publicly regarding her family legacy, meanwhile, always having kept her politics quietly behind the scene

[wvbygod]

40. No credentials or experience

No, being a Kennedy is not a logical credential unless you are from MA.

[NotThisTime]

45. Having worked on previous campaigns is experience, but I am from MA, so there ya go

:)

[Trajan]

56. She has both ....

Find out for yourself ..... She is an outstanding Democrat ....

Even then: Her place is not as VP .....

[AtomicKitten]

44. Wow.

Well, that idea certainly made me smile. :D

[B Calm]

47. I thought Obama was hiring her to help find a VP. . .

[saltpoint]

48. I don't know if she'd want the job, but if that came to pass, I'd be

thrilled to death over it. She is dignity on two feet.

Hurray for Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg.

[juajen]

49. Why, yes, wouldn't they make an adorable couple. NT

How old are you, anyway?

[Jersey Devil]

51. Nah, but I'd sure like to see her run for Senate from NY in 2012

against you know who

[lumberjack_jeff]

52. If she were a candidate for VP she would have not accepted the position of choosing one.

But I think the book she wrote on the bill of rights is one of the best books I've ever read.

[Catherina]

53. I'd be absolutely delighted but I don't think she'd go for it.

She has more wisdom in her little finger than most politicians in toto.

[kerry-is-my-prez]

55. Two newbies??? Not a good idea.

He needs someone with a lot of experience and defense experience.

Much as I'd love to see a Kennedy in the White House again. She should get some experience and then run. I don't get the feeling that she is interested in the least.