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Onlooker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:10 PM Original message |
Why is Caroline Kennedy on Obama's search team? |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
1. Dilettante? You don't know a thing about her, do you? |
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Onlooker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:19 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. Exactly, look at her books |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:21 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. You think the couple of Kennedy-oriented books somehow negate her books on the Constitution? |
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Onlooker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:33 PM Response to Reply #14 |
23. I don't understand why he chose her to be on his search committee |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:36 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Again, she's a constitutional scholar, as well as a working attorney, writer and editor. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:55 PM Response to Reply #25 |
47. She isn't a "working attorney". Just for the record |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:05 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. In her capacity as a president and board member, she is. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:17 PM Response to Reply #51 |
59. As both my parents were "attorney's" that is a fine line. I like Caroline but |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:30 PM Response to Reply #23 |
69. I think it is a "vote getting " PR move on his part. And pretty smart. She doesn't |
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kerry-is-my-prez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 10:02 PM Response to Reply #23 |
96. Maybe he wanted Teddy on there and she's representing him.... |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
2. You have chosen the most negative possible interpretation |
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Onlooker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Well that's at least an answer |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:20 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. She's a scholar of constitutional law. |
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romana (240 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 10:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
97. Not really |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
3. Because she is an educated and knowledgeable person |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:25 PM Response to Reply #3 |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
4. She probably knows almost everyone in American politics personally, for starters. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:22 PM Response to Reply #4 |
63. She has tried to keep a really low profile and isn't really politically oriented. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:44 PM Response to Reply #63 |
77. She gave a bang up speech at Kerry's convention, |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:44 PM Response to Reply #63 |
78. Having a low profile doesn't mean she doesn't know people. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:15 PM Response to Reply #78 |
88. So are a lot of people. And many know a lot of people on a "social level "too |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:36 PM Response to Reply #63 |
92. She worked on Kerry's 1972 campaign |
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Connie_Corleone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
5. You could've looked on a google and found out a little about her. |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
7. That analysis of Caroline Kennedy is so far off base as to be laughable. |
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Onlooker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:21 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. What does that have to do with selecting a VP? |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:23 PM Response to Reply #12 |
18. She isn't selecting a V.P. |
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az chela (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
8. I think she will be out in front for Teddy as he |
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ChimpersMcSmirkers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:55 PM Response to Reply #8 |
71. Bingo, we have a winner! n/t |
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Drum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
11. I vehemently disagree with your portrayal of her, |
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Mike Nelson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
13. I though it was an odd choice, too... |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:09 PM Response to Reply #13 |
86. Among all of her other accomplishments, that have been laid out here, Caroline Kennedy is probably |
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hokies4ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
15. "Discrete tasks" |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
16. CREDIBILITY? So we wouldn't get that the other two were "sort of folks who have some problems?" |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:22 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Deleted sub-thread |
grassfed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
19. phony post with a slimy agenda |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:15 PM Response to Reply #19 |
57. I believe that Caroline is on the "enemy" list |
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crankychatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:42 PM Response to Reply #57 |
94. thank-you - it's bait - it's an attack on the nominee's judgement bringing up a Primary resentment |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
21. Just because you say she's a dilettante doesn't make it so. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
22. "zillions of better choices"??? Do you mean "brazilians," George? |
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wpelb (292 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
24. Wikipedia article on her |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
26. Replacement for Ted who is sick? |
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fadedrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #26 |
87. Taking Ted's place is what I thought too... nt |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:37 PM Response to Original message |
27. What qualities do you think she's lacking |
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Onlooker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:44 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. A relevant area of expertise |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:49 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. You can't possibly think... |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:50 PM Response to Reply #30 |
38. are you serious? |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:47 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. Again you have completely missed . . . oops sorry 100% correct and well said |
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Jeff In Milwaukee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:53 PM Response to Reply #27 |
82. Can she make balloon animals? |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
28. So someone found the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" 'Vice-Presidential Choice |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
29. Good question because I was wondering myself. The answers here show her to be a good choice. |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
31. My dear, you have this all wrong. C. Kennedy was the daughter |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:49 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. Best answer. |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #31 |
40. I wonder if she's in charge of the women? |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:53 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Good question! I think she would certainly be good a vetting |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:47 PM Response to Reply #43 |
80. I think her kids are in college now or nearly |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:52 PM Response to Reply #31 |
42. Well said, Raven |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:06 PM Response to Reply #31 |
52. And Bloomberg appointed her to head up fundraising for the NYC public schools |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:08 PM Response to Reply #31 |
53. Best. Reply. Ever. Thank you, Raven. nt |
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Onlooker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:17 PM Response to Reply #31 |
58. Thank you |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:26 PM Response to Reply #31 |
66. Amen. You have made the point I was trying to make very succinctly. |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:09 PM Response to Reply #31 |
73. well your post saved me from being very rude |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:39 PM Response to Reply #31 |
76. Can't put it any better than that. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
33. She knows everyone... absolutely everyone... |
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Tatiana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
34. Great thread |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:54 PM Response to Reply #34 |
45. Indeed! |
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Life Long Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
35. You just said it yourself |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
39. ? |
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jumptheshadow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
41. She is a brilliant choice |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:53 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Another wonderful post! |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:55 PM Response to Reply #41 |
46. Boy! I second that! Great post indeed! n/t |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:56 PM Response to Reply #41 |
48. That's a good argument for putting her on the ticket |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:20 PM Response to Reply #41 |
61. She also has a track record of placing character and integrity above partisan zeal. |
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woolldog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
49. because he trusts her judgment. |
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Oleladylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
50. You are absolutely correct...It's all in name recognition. |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:09 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. All name recognition? No substance? You obviously haven't |
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Oleladylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 05:16 PM Response to Reply #54 |
101. ummmmm....watched her stand at the foot of her father's casket.. |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:11 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. Tell us what you know about her. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:19 PM Response to Reply #50 |
60. You too, found the ethereal "Vice Presidential Choice Vetter" job description; |
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muryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:51 PM Response to Reply #50 |
95. You should read some of the previous posts |
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Oleladylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 05:17 PM Response to Reply #95 |
102. I don't dipute her astoundingness..just her ability to fill the position AT THIS TIME |
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Carrieyazel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
56. Good question. I respect Caroline, but is she qualified to do this? |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:20 PM Response to Reply #56 |
62. Yet another one with the job description. Will someone please provide a link? |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:24 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. Yes, I'd like to see that job description, too. I'm pretty curious. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
65. Several people seem to have this ethereal "Vice Presidential Choice Vetter" job description. |
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Smarmie Doofus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
67. Celebrity. Period. The same reason Bloomberg picked her.... |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
68. I imagine we may have seen more of her in public, |
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Lucinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 07:36 PM Response to Original message |
70. I dunno. I got the impression she wasn't particularly political when |
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Laura PourMeADrink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
72. knee jerk reaction? Hello -- that's the way everyone here responds |
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LittleBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
74. Legitimacy and femininity |
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barack the house (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
75. A female perspective to the choice especially with trying to reach out to former Hillary supporters. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
79. Because she's a class act. |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
81. do you even know what a "dilettante" is? |
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breakaleg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
83. As accomplished as she is, it may also have been a nod to Ted Kennedy and his support for |
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Hieronymus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
84. Not very well thought out post .. certainly no idea of how the other half |
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gort (567 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
85. Ask Neil Diamond |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
89. She is not a dilettante, but a lawyer who wrote an excellent book |
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Duder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
90. Why not vp? |
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lynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:32 PM Response to Original message |
91. I've wondered pretty much the same thing - |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 10:31 PM Response to Reply #91 |
99. Obama would't do something merely |
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kerry-is-my-prez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
93. I didn't get it either - probably just a symbolic gesture. |
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Trajan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 10:29 PM Response to Reply #93 |
98. After all you read about this woman ... |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-11-08 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
100. Hi there! Nice to see you tonight. |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
103. Because Ted is too sick and she is taking his place? |
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