Op-ed: Strip Governors of the Power to Appoint Senators

Let's strip governors of the power to fill empty Senate seats in all but limited circumstances, and let voters fill them. Ill. Gov. Blagojevich stands accused of trying to sell a Senate seat. In NY, Caroline Kennedy may be appointed for celebrity alone. Governors have appointed relatives and themselves. It's time to end this flawed process.

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Caroline Kennedy to seek Clinton's Senate seat

ALBANY, N.Y – A person close to the discussions says Caroline Kennedy will seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton.
Kennedy has told Democratic Gov. David Paterson she wants the job should Clinton be confirmed as secretary of state for President-elect Barack Obama.

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Facebook Page: Caroline Kennedy for the US Senate

A grassroots effort to let New York State Governor David Paterson know that we'd like to see Caroline Kennedy for the soon to be vacant U.S. Senate seat.

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RFK Jr: Caroline the "perfect choice" for NY Senate seat

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew his name this morning for consideration for the U.S. Senate seat in New York saying his cousin Caroline would be a perfect fit for the position.

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Caroline Kennedy for Potential Vacant U.S. Senate Seat in NY

In New York speculation is beginning on who would fill Hillary Clinton's Senate seat if it should become vacant. The name at the top of the list is Caroline Kennedy.

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