Open Thread

January 19th, 2009 10:28 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Sen. Caroline Kennedy.

DESPITE claims that he's still undecided, Gov. Paterson is "certain" to pick Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the US Senate, several unhappy contenders for the job have told friends and associates in recent days.

If this is the case, why do you think Paterson will pick Kennedy? Is it because of her qualifications, her name, or her money? Before you answer, consider that many Democrats see her as a campaign fundraising dynamo, and that having her officially in the Party will attract enormous sums of money for future elections.