Reply #7: "No Irish Need Apply"

[H2O Man]

Everyone who is against Caroline becoming Senator hates the Irish. And most of those in favor of her becoming Senator hate the Irish, too ..... especially the Irish-Americans who either oppose or favor her.

Sorry, I couldn't pass on the opportunity to claim victimhood.

On a serious note: I tend to be opposed to dynasties. In general, they tend to be attempts to have a ruling class elite, who assume an entitlement to office. George W. Bush is the obvious example of this.

With Senator Clinton's run for the democratic nomination, I thought that there was an issue in terms of the history of either a Bush or Clinton as President or VP since 1980. However, I did not think that alone was reason to decide on how one should cast one's vote in the primary. Because I think Hillary Clinton is qualified for office, I had supported her in both of her campaigns for the Senate in my state.

In regard to the Kennedy Clanna, I think that their political history indicates the approach to public service that I favor. Certainly, Caroline's grandfather opened the door to the following generations' ability to be considered as serious potential candidates for office. Thus, I think that her family history is a valid topic for consideration for NYS residents. However, as with Senator Clinton, I do not think that it alone should determine how people think.