Kennedy shortcircuited by her un-campaign?

Caroline Kennedy’s Un-Campaign May Be Working Against Her

Will the blowback from Caroline’s uncampaign help Paterson not pick her? The answer should be yes, and let’s all (and by all I mean Governor Paterson) and pick a viable, suitable, experienced and up-for-the-job candidate to be the next U.S. Senator from New York. Oh yeah, and she’s not planning to attend the Governor’s State of the State address on Wednesday. Will she fill out the 28 page financial disclosure form that Governor Paterson sent to potential Hilary replacements?

An editorial in yesterday’s Times Union put it nicely:

“Just because she's quite sure she's the best candidate to succeed Mrs. Clinton — "I wouldn't be here if I didn't think I would be the best," she said in one of her clearer statements to the Times — doesn't make it a majority sentiment.

Those waiting for Governor Paterson to cast the one and only vote in this high-profile election would be forgiven for finding Ms. Kennedy's case for herself to be short on specifics.

Her problem, in essence, is the "why" question. She hasn't come close to answering it.”

Today Maurice Hinchey’s name was floated. Ok, now we are talking about more qualified candidates. At least he's run for elections...and won...several times.

Back to the Sate of the State…I wonder if there will be a hint coming from the Governor in his speech. If he’s leaning one way or another you’d think he’d start elevating (leaking trial balloons). His choice is going to seriously hurt or help the beginning of his 2010 run for Governor. Who does he need most over the next two years and how can one of these individuals help him. He needs voters, money and diversity, in that order. More on this later.