I have read and heard about Caroline Kennedy's work over the years and from what I hear she is a very hard worker and very smart.
As an attorney, she is also a specialist in constitutional law.
Legacy, yes. But, she knows the ropes and doortraps of politics and what it takes.
Caroline spent the summer and fall stumping around the country for Obama. she went to small towns, retirement homes, schools, ect. She did the heavy lifting and did it well.
She has as many qualifications as others who come into the senate.
Afterall, what were Hillary's qualifications?
Attorney, taught a little law at the universtity (both through her husband) and first lady.
And she was a legacy candidate as well.
And more of a celebrity then Caroline Kennedy has ever been.
I heard today several times that those who are resisting Caroline getting the post are Hillary's fans and supporters in New York Politics.
They are still angry because a year ago she exercised her democratic rights and supported the candidate she wanted for president and thought would be the best one for president, Obama.
So, they feel it's payback time.
They are still holding some odd grudge for whatever reason.
Clinging to Caroline's preference for our President Elect even though the primaries have been over for 6 months and the general election is also over.
Hillary's seat is vacant for a reason.
She is SofS, a power position in Obama's administration and yet, those Hillary fans are still clinging to this unreasonable grudge.
Now, I would bet if Chelsea was mentioned for the senate these people would not be decrying "Legacy' or questioning her qualifications.
I would also bet if Caroline supported Hillary there would not be this outcry. It's just more of the never ending grudge match that Hillary's supporters cannot let go of.
Hillary has moved on. When will her supporters?