[Sooth2222]

"Another argument IAC could advance is that Ms. Clinton has an extensive network of contacts who can help the company’s business, and there is evidence that celebrity director appointments do create value this way."

You betcha! Will Warren Buffett or Harry Reid pick up a phone call from me? From Chelsea Clinton? This is crony capitalism at it's finest.

[EDINVA]

Is the NYT suggesting that her list of contacts is any more extensive, more influential or more monied than Barry Diller’s own list?

The Clinton’s used Diller and his friends for Bill’s and Hillary’s elections. They sure don’t need any contacts of Chelsea Clinton’s.

This is really no different than the Board appointment Ms. Obama received from U of Chicago hospital when her husband was elected to the Senate. Except that I DO think Chelsea Clinton is smart.