Word: kennedyism
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The arrogance, narrow nationalism and bullying unilateralism of the Bush Administration is symbolized by the U.S. flag that neocon leaders display in their buttonholes. Colin Powell (although not a neocon) felt obliged, as Secretary of State, to follow suit. It's a matter of regret that Obama, as presidential candidate...
A new generation of an American dynasty with long-standing ties to Harvard may be poised for political office.Caroline B. Kennedy ’80, daughter of John F. Kennedy ’40, is rumored to be considering an offer to fill the Senate seat currently occupied by Hillary...
If he decides against Kennedy, Paterson could name an upstate candidate with downstate appeal, like popular Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, an African-American Democrat who could win over liberal voters in New York City. (Brown garnered 6% overall in the Marist poll and 10% among upstate voters.) State Attorney General...
And let's not forget the sentiments of New York's two current Senators, with whom Paterson needs strong partnerships. Chuck Schumer, the state's publicity-loving senior Senator who has been somewhat overshadowed by Clinton in recent years, may not appreciate Paterson replacing one political dynasty with another. Schumer...
In the end, though, the decision will be Paterson's. Before becoming governor, he was a powerful state senator; used to the rough-and-tumble world of Albany politicking, he's unlikely to be bullied by the Kennedy family or anyone else. Says Sheinkopf: "He's not a guy who...