When Obama began his campaign he set out to win and to inspire the country. His first speeches in Iowa focused on bringing more people into the political process. To get the American people involved in running their government again. The abuses of the last 8 years only succeeded because the American people were divorced from politics.
Well he's inspired Caroline Kennedy and plenty of other people with her. These people aren't the most experienced and they're not all going to have the same connections as a Kennedy but their goals are the same.
We need to focus on issues not personnel. Is the backlash against Caroline Kennedy because of her policies on Social issues? Is it because she backed the War in Iraq? Does anyone have a problem with her stance on Global Warming or Human Rights? If Caroline Kennedy can help get Universal Health Care passed does her last name really matter?
Caroline Kennedy Endorsing Obama
What's next some 20 year old kid wants to run for a seat on the City Council after being inspired by Obama and his Mother's legacy as a Mayor? How dare he believe he can make a difference in Government without having spent the past few years of his life engaged in one of the most corrupting influences in the US besides Crystal Meth.
Can anyone tell me one policy difference they have with Caroline Kennedy that is so damning? She'd be a strong proponent on Health Care, Diplomacy, Education, the Environment. I don't know about you but we need a person like that in the Senate. With Evan Bayh forming a Conservative Coalition of Senate Dems, we need someone who won't blink when President Obama asks the Senate to approve tougher regulations on pollutants.
I don't know or believe that Caroline Kennedy would be the best appointment for New York. I don't even know if she'd be able to win election in 2010. But the thing I do know is I'm not going to dismiss her or any other choices because of their last name or their background. The most important thing to think about when electing a representative is not what they have done but what they will do. Is anyone going to argue that Caroline Kennedy would not push for policies that and Democrat or Progressive would support?