Should Caroline Kennedy Be The Next U.S. Senator From NY? Because She Is A "Kennedy"

Should Caroline Kennedy Be The Next U.S. Senator From NY? Word is Ms. Kennedy will ask Gov. David A. Paterson of New York to consider her for the appointment. If appointed, Ms. Kennedy would fill the seat once held by her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy. Get this, The NY Times reports, Ms. Kennedy has been making calls this morning to alert political figures to her interest. Ms. Kennedy’s decision is likely to have a major impact on the governor’s considerations as he mulls who should succeed Mrs. Clinton. Already, some other Democrats have pointedly questioned her credentials for the job. United States Representative Gary Ackerman, a Queens Democrat, said last week that he did not know what Ms. Kennedy’s qualifications were, “except that she has name recognition — but so does J. Lo.” Should Caroline Kennedy Be The Next U.S. Senator From NY because she is a "Kennedy"? Should a Black American Be The Next U.S. Senator From NY, because he or she is a "black American? Join African American Political Pundit's Drive Time program, as we talk about social and political issues. Every Monday, Wed, and Friday 5PM - 7PM on AAPP's Drive Time Politics Show.