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Ted Kennedy's wife good fit for Senate seat, say pols (PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!)
NY Daily News ^ | 8/31/2009 | Michael Saul

Posted on 08/31/2009 3:53:15 AM PDT by tobyhill

Vicki Kennedy should be considered as a potential interim replacement for her late husband in the U.S. Senate, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle said Sunday.

"I think Vicki ought to be considered," Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said on CNN's "State of the Union."

"She's a very brilliant lawyer. She's a very solid individual," Hatch said of Sen. Edward Kennedy's widow. "She certainly made a difference in Ted's life, let me tell you. And I have nothing but great respect for her."

Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), a close friend of Ted Kennedy, said he too would be supportive of Vicki Kennedy if she wanted the job. So far, she's told friends she's not interested.

(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: camelot; cuttysark; drunk; ma2009; nepotism; tedkennedy; vicki
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To: cmj328

He was expressly asked a hypothetical, but looky-here, the word from Boston is that she is “very much interested” in the seat—as is nephew Joe:

http://bostonherald.com/news/kennedy/view/20090831will_vicki_kennedy_fill_ted_kennedys_shoes/srvc=home&position=0


21 posted on 08/31/2009 4:24:55 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: tobyhill

“”I think Vicki ought to be considered,” Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said”

Do you people in UTAH have a special RECALL Law? If not, there’s All the evidence you need to Pass one.


22 posted on 08/31/2009 4:29:47 AM PDT by To-Whose-Benefit? (It is Error alone which needs the support of Government. The Truth can stand by itself.)
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To: RoadKingSE

I read a Rasmussen poll just yesterday that claimed some 57% of the country wants to overturn congress. 70% if you asked Republicans.

If we as a country are serious about stopping these dynasty elections, then we need to start taking action now.


23 posted on 08/31/2009 4:29:52 AM PDT by EBH (it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute a new Government)
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To: 9YearLurker
Kennedy family members and friends are pitching both Vicki and Joe on a Senate bid.

In Massachusetts, democracy means choosing your favorite Kennedy.

24 posted on 08/31/2009 4:32:40 AM PDT by cmj328 (Filibuster FOCA--a/k/a this "Health" Bill--or lose reelection)
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To: tobyhill
The era is over for the lying,cheating,tax and spend bs liberals!There will be no NWO!
25 posted on 08/31/2009 4:32:48 AM PDT by taxtruth
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To: tobyhill
"I think Vicki ought to be considered," Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said on CNN's "State of the Union."

Who the hell are Orrin Hatch and Chris Dodd to decide on whom should represent Massachusetts in the Senate? They should both, Hatch especially, STFU.

26 posted on 08/31/2009 4:34:32 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
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To: 9YearLurker

I suppose they could both become Senator. Vicki on an interim basis, and Joe at the election.


27 posted on 08/31/2009 4:34:47 AM PDT by cmj328 (Filibuster FOCA--a/k/a this "Health" Bill--or lose reelection)
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To: cmj328
I totally agree.The only way to get rid of a kennedy is they have to die and they think they are royalty when their alive.Those days are over.
28 posted on 08/31/2009 4:36:17 AM PDT by taxtruth
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To: cmj328

Yes, though if the interim bit won’t hold up in court, it could be a long-term prize. I could also see that clause being dropped for the widow, but not so easily for the nephew.


29 posted on 08/31/2009 4:37:09 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: To-Whose-Benefit?

Hatch has always been a shill.He believes in the good ole boy network.


30 posted on 08/31/2009 4:38:14 AM PDT by taxtruth
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To: tobyhill

By their own law they need to have an election!


31 posted on 08/31/2009 4:38:51 AM PDT by vigilante2 (Jim Thompson Rocks)
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To: tobyhill

Is there even a provision in Mass. law allowing a temporary replacement pending a special election?


32 posted on 08/31/2009 4:39:13 AM PDT by saganite (What would Sully do?)
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To: tobyhill
The essence of Collusive Imperial Government and Entrenched Corruption.

33 posted on 08/31/2009 4:39:53 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (When reality hits us that it's not "Incompetence" but rather "Intentional", what are we going to do?)
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To: cmj328
I'm reminded of the recording of one of those Kennedy voice impressionists from the 60's and 70's. On one of the albums was a very very short cut that simply said ...

"Today is election day. VOTE! Vote for the Kennedy of your chioce, but VOTE!"

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RESISTOR

Swear allegiance to the flag, whatever flag they offer;
Never hint at what you really feel.
Teach the children quietly for, someday, sons and daughters
Will rise up and fight while we stood still.

Der Elite Møøsënspåånkængrüppen ØberKømmändø (EMØØK)

34 posted on 08/31/2009 4:39:55 AM PDT by BlueLancer (I'm getting a fine tootsy-frootsying right here...)
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To: bergmeid

According to Rasmussen, 57% of America agrees that they all should go.
As Shakespeare said “’tis a consummation devoutly to be wished”.
It would be nice to raise a very large flag for all of them to see that would tell all of them JUST THAT.
But HOW to muster enough challengers?


35 posted on 08/31/2009 4:40:27 AM PDT by supremedoctrine (Time is the school in which we learn that time is the fire in which we burn.)
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To: tobyhill
I dont even recognize these people as Republicans anymore. They have SO sold out, SO gone over to the "dark side."
36 posted on 08/31/2009 4:41:13 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (When reality hits us that it's not "Incompetence" but rather "Intentional", what are we going to do?)
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To: taxtruth

Why doesn’t he just Spectorize.


37 posted on 08/31/2009 4:41:29 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Every time you think you've seen the worst of Barack Obama, he amazes you again.)
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To: vigilante2

Hey,there is no law in Ma.because they just make it up as they go along.


38 posted on 08/31/2009 4:42:03 AM PDT by taxtruth
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To: BlueLancer
It might have, uh, been, uh, Vaughn Meader, uh.
39 posted on 08/31/2009 4:42:56 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (When reality hits us that it's not "Incompetence" but rather "Intentional", what are we going to do?)
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To: EBH
If we as a country are serious about stopping these dynasty elections, then we need to start taking action now.

Hey I'm all for cleaning house but the libs have gerrymandered themselves into safe districts coast to coast. I live in Maryland. Mikulski is up next fall. The only remote chance that she'll be unseated is if former Gov Erlich(R) runs. He's no prize. And there's no way Steny, Van Hollen, Cummings, or that whackjob Donna Edwards are going to get tossed out of the House. They've promised all the slackers big chunks of your paycheck and free healthcare.

40 posted on 08/31/2009 4:43:38 AM PDT by RoadKingSE (How do you know that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a muzzle flash ?)
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