Caroline Kennedy last night withdrew from consideration to replace Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, just two months after rocking the New York political landscape by throwing her hat in the ring.
She confirmed the news publicly in a statement released shortly after midnight today - hours after The Post exclusively revealed her decision last night.
It’s not your fault, Princess. We blame Paterson. We blame a man who dragged his feet and ultimately stood athwart history denying you your rightful seat at one of the most exclusive clubs on the planet.
What his motivations were, we’re not sure, Princess. Was it some dubious nod to democracy in acknowledging that the New York Senate seat would not become another permanent Kennedy seat? Was he somehow implying that the rabble of Staten Island and Utica should have a say in representing them? Sheesh. If Paterson really is that far gone then there may not be hope for the rest us… and the rest of the Kennedy clan…and our representative republic as we know it.
Cheer up, Princess. We won’t stop fighting for you. Our efforts to see that you and others from prominent and politically-connected families won’t have to waste effort and hairspray on expensive, time-consuming and degrading processes like campaigns and elections. Elections….. like, ick.
To you, Princess.
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Paterson DID drag his feet. He was totally shocked in the post-Blagojevich scandal, "Whadya mean, these senate seats are not for sale?"
At least Blagojevich had the temerity to appoint anyway. Paterson does not have the same huevos.
I have to hand it to Blogo, anyone that can sport a do like the 5th beatle and parade the crippled circus freaks at a news conference and not answer any questions gets my vote for sheer entertainment value!
No offense to the Ms Kennedy or BwD, but we lost more than the Princess, we lost another agreeable diversion for the mind. Given the nature of politics, I'm sure a new cast of high moral characters will crop up in Bizzaroland for our amusement and edification.
'Dawg
The rabble of Utica? The RABBLE OF UTICA??? Oh, Dean, you have insulted a major part of your own family!!! Michele, Paul and I will confer on the appropriate penance that you will be required to suffer. Does anyone know where we can purchase hair-shirts and flagellants?
Did she cut off her long hair? Gadzooks!
Sc,... oops. I knew there was a reason why "Utica" didn't pass the sniff test.
Just seeing if anyone was paying attention... who loves ya baby!!!
I absolve you, my son. When we next we are together, you may kiss my ring.
KT, never was a better song to fall into my post-lap.
P.S. Frank Black, formerly of the Pixies, covers this song very admirably.
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