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Originally Posted by SteveZ
If the citizens of New York are happy if Ms. Kennedy gets appointed as fill-in senator, then they get what they deserve. These are the same folk who elected as the previous (current) senator a person whose total residence time prior to being placed on the ballot could have been measured in nanoseconds.
It's New York voters' call on what they consider "adequate qualifications" to represent their state. They are probably looking at Ms. Kennedy as keeping the seat warm until Ms. Clinton (the younger) needs a job.
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You're obviously not a resident of NY or you wouldn't have made such a ridiculous post. As a former resident of NY who voted for Mrs. Clinton, I note that she was re-elected by a landslide. The reason for this is that she is an incredibly hard worker. The people love her there. Who says that not being a longtime resident makes you unqualified in any way for the position? Hillary is an incredibly bright woman, with a law degree, who familiarized herself with the issues, then worked very very hard to make things better for New Yorkers.
In any event, at this point it will not be New Yorkers call, it will be Governor Patterson's call. There are many qualifed candidates, including Ms Kennedy, and I'm sure he'll make a good choice.
As Chelsea implied, why is everyone picking on Kennedy anyways? Take a look at Schwartzenegger. I mean, come on! How could anyone be less qualified, and for the office of Governor, no less!