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Caroline Kennedy repeats 'you know' 142 times in interview
The Telegraph ^ | 29 Dec 2008 | Toby Harnden

Posted on 12/29/2008 6:07:25 PM PST by nickcarraway

When she first made it known that she wanted to be appointed to take over Mrs Clinton's seat, Miss Kennedy, 51, the daughter of the assassinated President John F. Kennedy, seemed a near certainty for the job.

But in the course of a few weeks she has alienated Governor David Paterson of New York, who has the sole power to make the appointment, and the American press, including the elite New York Times, which is a powerful influence on Democratic officials.

During an interview with the paper she stumbled badly, fuelling comparisons to Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska, whose bid for the vice-presidency was blighted by a series of disastrous interview with Katie Couric of CBS News.

Perhaps most damaging of all was her repeated use of the phrase "you know", which she uttered 142 times and was left in the transcript when it appeared in print.

Explaining why she would be a good Senator, she said: "So I think in many ways, you know, we want to have all kinds of different voices, you know, representing us, and I think what I bring to it is, you know, my experience as a mother, as a woman, as a lawyer, you know, I've been an education activist for the last six years here, and, you know, I've written seven books – two on the Constitution, two on American politics.

"So obviously, you know, we have different strengths and weaknesses."

Now Miss Kennedy, who has never held an elected office and often neglected even to vote, is in danger of emulating her cousin Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, daughter of Robert Kennedy, who was shot dead in 1968 while he was a Senator for New York.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: carolinekennedy; interview; youknow
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1 posted on 12/29/2008 6:07:25 PM PST by nickcarraway
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And the difference between her and Al Franken is?


2 posted on 12/29/2008 6:09:27 PM PST by Da Coyote
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To: Da Coyote

She’s funnier?


3 posted on 12/29/2008 6:10:23 PM PST by nickcarraway (Are the Good Times Really Over?)
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a true Kennedy would say UH not “You know” like some teenybopper.

So I think in many ways, uh,, we want to have all kinds of different voices, uh,, representing us, and I think what I bring to it is, uh,, my experience as a mother, as a woman, as a lawyer, uh,, I’ve been an education activist for the last six years here, and, uh,, I’ve written seven books – two on the Constitution, two on American politics.

“So obviously, uh,, we have different strengths and weaknesses.”


4 posted on 12/29/2008 6:10:34 PM PST by omega4179 (Ramos and Compean)
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To: nickcarraway

142 times? You know, that’s a lot. You know?


5 posted on 12/29/2008 6:10:53 PM PST by Billthedrill
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LOL / LOL / LOL - How can anyone compare her highness to Gov Palin. I recently heard on the news where BHO would not provide the list of books he was currently reading to a reporter but there was no outrage there.

Sarah was set up to fail from the git go. It will be interesting so see how the media continues to treat Caroline

6 posted on 12/29/2008 6:11:01 PM PST by Glacier Honey
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To: Da Coyote

She has you know, experience as a woman.


7 posted on 12/29/2008 6:11:02 PM PST by omega4179 (Ramos and Compean)
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And the difference between her and Al Franken is?

She's funny?

8 posted on 12/29/2008 6:11:21 PM PST by EternalVigilance (We are partisans only of what is right: America's Independent Party, www.AIPNEWS.com)
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To: tubebender; glock rocks

Like. You know. Ping.


9 posted on 12/29/2008 6:11:24 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma ( PRAY! Pray for Israel. Pray for the US.)
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To: omega4179

Books ?


10 posted on 12/29/2008 6:11:51 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: nickcarraway
Perhaps most damaging of all was her repeated use of the phrase "you know", which she uttered 142 times and was left in the transcript when it appeared in print.

You know, I admire her consistency. You know I do, you know?

I broke my kids of this habbit by always saying, "No, I don't know. Please explain it to me!" every time they said it.

11 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:05 PM PST by FatherofFive (Islam is an EVIL like no other, and must be ERADICATED)
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“142 times? You know, that’s a lot. You know?”

You Betcha!!


12 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:09 PM PST by Glacier Honey
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To: Da Coyote

She’s slightly prettier.


13 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:13 PM PST by Lucas McCain
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To: nickcarraway

I wonder why Katie Couric was not asked to interview her ( or Charles Gibson ) to ask her about her foreign policy views or what her views are concerning the Bush Doctrine.


14 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:16 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: Da Coyote
She is not a comedian.. You know?
15 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:16 PM PST by GSP.FAN
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To: EternalVigilance

Great minds think alike?


16 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:27 PM PST by nickcarraway (Are the Good Times Really Over?)
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Let’s hope this, uh, er, y’o, uh imitation of uh 0bamma doesn’t, y’o, continue among, uh, y’o, DemocRATS


17 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:33 PM PST by ducdriver (99% of liberals give the other 1% a bad name.)
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To: nickcarraway

Former Indiana Pacers player George McGinnis had the same speech pattern. My dad & I used to count the number of times he said “you know.” However, we NEVER came close to 142!

It’s sad that being articulate is no longer a desired trait in a United States Senator, and that being host of a glad-handing made-for-TV awards show is believed to be an adequate substitute.


18 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:35 PM PST by henkster (Welcome to the Union of Socialist States of America. You are ordered to enjoy your stay.)
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To: nickcarraway

OK now who is more qualified?
19 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:39 PM PST by ari-freedom
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To: nickcarraway

LOL—Part of the difficulty in being a Kennedy is that you’re too good for something like, say, your local Toastmasters club!


20 posted on 12/29/2008 6:12:59 PM PST by 9YearLurker
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