Reply #92: I think it's a multi-pronged attack.

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One prong is to delegitimize the process, by insinuating that any candidate who is "popular" isn't actually a good pick.

Another prong is to question CK's (or any other people who might land the position) credentials, something that I think is worthy of discussion, and reasonable people certainly can differ on the topic.

The third prong is the obsessive hatred of the Kennedy family name/brand exhibited by some, trying to smear the family as mere celebrities.

Now, if the attack was comparing a candidate to, oh, Paris Hilton, that'd definitely be a McCain-ism.

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