The XX Factor : senate

Specter v. Souter

Ann Hulbert — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:39:00 GMT

The spectacle of Senator Arlen Specter surely had nothing to do with Justice David Souter's timing — if indeed reports of his retirement plans are true. But it's a pointed, and also rather poignant, contrast. The almost-80-year-old guy who's got every...(read more)

Caroline's Law?

Emily Bazelon — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:43:00 GMT

I'm glad to see Caroline Kennedy out of the running as well. But what mainly strikes me about the travails of this season's Senate vacancies is a point Slate 's Bruce Reed made weeks ago : They illustrate what a bad idea it is to give governors the power...(read more)

Good Choice by Caroline

Emily Yoffe — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:26:00 GMT

I agree, Noreen , that it's hard to believe her uncle's health is the reason Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn from consideration for replacing Hillary Clinton as a senator. His grave illness is the kind of thing that makes Kennedys want to make sure another...(read more)

Political Nepotism

Marjorie Valbrun — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:46:00 GMT

Emily Y ., Emily B ., and Melinda , you all make very important and good points about Caroline Kennedy's possible anointment/appointment to Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. The level of nepotism in Congress is unseemly and does send a negative message to...(read more)

She's Not Palin

Emily Yoffe — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:52:00 GMT

Emily B , great catch on Caroline Kennedy selling her mother's handbags as tag sale dreck. I also agree with you that however admirable her volunteer work is, it's ridiculous to say this qualifies her for appointment to the Senate (even while acknowledging...(read more)

Caroline, Meet Sarah

Emily Bazelon — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:49:00 GMT

Melinda , I see the appeal of framing whether Caroline Kennedy should get to be New York's senator in terms of whether she'd be good at it. But why should we take only her measure, as opposed to weigh her against other candidates? I'm with my fellow Emily...(read more)

Not Caroline

Emily Yoffe — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:20:00 GMT

So, Caroline Kennedy has apparently decided she would like her Uncle Robert's Senate seat (about to evacuated by Hillary Clinton). One of the refreshing things about Caroline supporting the presidential race of Barack Obama over Clinton was that it signaled...(read more)