Caroline Kennedy endorses Obama

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Caroline Kennedy endorses Obama

NEW YORK - The daughter of President John F. Kennedy endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, saying he could inspire Americans in the same way her father once did.

"I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them," Caroline Kennedy wrote in an op-ed posted Saturday on the Web site of The New York Times. "But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans."

Kennedy, who was four days shy of her 6th birthday when her father was assassinated, wrote that Obama "has a special ability to get us to believe in ourselves, to tie that belief to our highest ideals and imagine that together we can do great things."

And she appealed to other parents to pick a candidate who she said could invigorate a younger generation that is too often "hopeless, defeated and disengaged."

Kennedy wrote that she wants a president "who appeals to the hopes of those who still believe in the American Dream, and those around the world who still believe in the American ideal; and who can lift our spirits, and make us believe again that our country needs every one of us to get involved."

[hisownpetard]

1. This is a very meaningful endorsement, and very poignant, imo.

[Faygo Kid]

2. This is powerful stuff for those of us who remember.

I have been an Edwards supporter, and still am - but I am close to switching to Obama, because John just isn't likely to make it, and I am impressed by Obama.

Be that as it may, I cannot recall Caroline Kennedy endorsing a candidate in the primaries. Powerful stuff.

[Tactical Progressive]

3. Nice picture. Thanks.

It is a good endorsement for Obama. OTOH it makes me kind of sad that she would choose style over substance. It makes me feel that she doesn't really understand he father's political appeal beyond just charisma.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. Maybe Caroline knows more about her father than you do?

[Tactical Progressive]

6. Probably, but that doesn't mean she knows more about Obama than I do.

Or about what kind of politician we need at this point in time.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

9. Well, since Caroline probably knows and has access to just about everybody in Dem circles

I'd suppose she knows a lot more about Obama, too. I bet she's actually even met him and spoken with him, which is more than most of us have ever done.

I'm sure Caroline knows Bill and Hillary, too.

[Bread and Circus]

8. I've kind of noticed everytime a prominent Democrat or liberal

comes out to support Barack they are suddenly branded a dolt of some kind.

I guess it's a matter of when people don't like the message, they discredit the messenger.

I swear if Al Gore came out for Obama, he'd be called a dolt too.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

10. Probably. But it's really bizarre to bust on Caroline Kennedy

and claim her endorsement is BS because she doesn't know enough about her own father or Obama. Jeebers!

[dailykoff]

12. Great pic!

And a great night! :woohoo:

[Bread and Circus]

4. bump to the top of the page. what a great night!

:)

[FrenchieCat]

7. Aye!

[Tropics_Dude83]

11. I hope that we don't

I hope that we don't see any mean spirited critcism of Caroline or in fact any criticism at all for that matter. She lost her brother, father and mother all to tragic causes. She has faced adversity the likes of which many of us will not.

You don't have to change your vote because of her, of course, but she deserves no bile remarks against her whatsoever. I'm glad we've stayed away from that so far.

[Cleita]

13. Ronald Reagan inspired people too.

I believe Obama is using Reagan's method of oratorial appeal to his advantage. I hope those who have bought into his oratory haven't bought into another puppet that will be manipulated by the puppet masters. There is a reason he admires Reagan. I fear that his desire to compromise with the RW isn't feasible. Congress has tried and look where it has gotten us. I would like to see someone who really can unite us, but I hope it doesn't mean triangulation.

[populistdriven]

14. K&R! nt