Carpetbagging is a tradition revived by the Kennedys. - Tom
Soon after President Kennedy's death, Robert Kennedy resigned as Attorney General and, in 1964, ran successfully for the United States Senate from New York. His opponent, incumbent Republican Senator Kenneth Keating, labeled Kennedy a "carpetbagger" during the closely contested campaign.
But at least Bobby had lived in N.Y. a bit,as a kid.That's far more than Hillary and now Alan has ever done in N.Y. and Ill.,respectfully.And I am NOT making excuses for Bobby Kennedy,whom I FREEPED,before there ever was such a thing,at a rally on Long Island.