BillsNYC Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 I was just reading this article on Caroline Kennedy coming to Buffalo today in The Buffalo News and thought it was good she was coming up there and realizing she's going to need Upstate support. Then I read that she is visiting Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo all today, and had already visited 2/3 and was on her way to Buffalo for her final visit. So her listening tour consists of her stopping for an hour or so in each city. What the hell is she going to learn by doing that, especially when her staff won't discuss if she's ever been Upstate before. To me this is a lame attempt at trying to learn about Upstate. I honestly think she has no idea what she is getting into, I almost feel she's got a chance for power and is jumping in blindfolded. The tabloids are going to destroy her. I think it would be great to have a Kennedy name to represent NY, but I also don't think she's the right person for the job considering she's a Park Avenue elite who possibly knows nothing of New York other than NYC. Upstaters need somebody that will go to bat for them.
Steely Dan Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 I see no reason she wouldn't go to bat for us. It will be her job and therefore her ability to get elected. As a freshman Senator her name will carry more weight than any other potential freshman Senator, IMO.
BillsNYC Posted December 17, 2008 Author Posted December 17, 2008 PS - If I was her, I would have done a 2 day tour. I would have hit Syracuse in the morning and had lunch there, then hit Rochester and spend the night. Leave in the morning for Buffalo and spend the day there. While doing that, I would take a tour of the city and talk to some regular folks and show she cares. Not go Upstate and be secretive about where you're going and who you're meeting with and looking like you're trying to get the hell out of there as fast as possible. It comes off like a rich lady going to a soup kitchen and getting there late and leaving early in a limo.
BillsNYC Posted December 17, 2008 Author Posted December 17, 2008 I see no reason she wouldn't go to bat for us. It will be her job and therefore her ability to get elected. As a freshman Senator her name will carry more weight than any other potential freshman Senator, IMO. I agree that her name will carry weight, at first glance I would love to have her as a Senator as I live in NYC. But when I think of Upstate, she's never shown an interest in the other 90% of the state, what has she ever done that would prove she will as a Senator?
pBills Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Does she need a bus tour to learn what the issues are? No jobs, over taxed. Done. Get to work.
BillsNYC Posted December 17, 2008 Author Posted December 17, 2008 Does she need a bus tour to learn what the issues are? No jobs, over taxed. Done. Get to work. Be nice if those were the only issues.
Steely Dan Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 I agree that her name will carry weight, at first glance I would love to have her as a Senator as I live in NYC. But when I think of Upstate, she's never shown an interest in the other 90% of the state, what has she ever done that would prove she will as a Senator? Nothing so far but what did Hillary have to offer upstate? If she wants to keep her job she'll do a lot for western New York. I think being the only surviving child of John will give her a lot of power that nobody else will bring to the table.
KD in CA Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Does she need a bus tour to learn what the issues are? No jobs, over taxed. Done. Get to work. Don't worry, the Gov has put forth some brilliant ideas to move things in the right direction.
MarkyMannn Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Don't worry, the Gov has put forth some brilliant ideas to move things in the right direction. Yeah, I'm reading about it now while I drink my regular Pepsi
RkFast Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Don't worry, the Gov has put forth some brilliant ideas to move things in the right direction. I just got taxed for reading this board. !@#$ you.
Steely Dan Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Don't worry, the Gov has put forth some brilliant ideas to move things in the right direction. I'd say that's really rude to say about our governor but there is little chance he'll ever see it. I'm ashamed of myself for that joke.
Boomer860 Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Google Two Bills Drive Stadium Wall I'd say that's really rude to say about our governor but there is little chance he'll ever see it. I'm ashamed of myself for that joke. Gov. Stevie Wonder . At least Stevie could sing.
Steely Dan Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Google Two Bills Drive Stadium Wall :lol: Gov. Stevie Wonder . At least Stevie could sing. BTW, have you ever seen SW's wife!! Neither has he.
RkFast Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 BTW, have you ever seen SW's wife!! Neither has he. !@#$ the blind bastard. If he can tax me into oblivion, I can make fun of his cross-eyed ass.
PastaJoe Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 A quick drive through Syracuse down South Salina (main street), then past Carrier, New Venture Gear, and Syracuse China will tell anyone what the biggest problems are. No different than the problems in Rochester and Buffalo. I'm thinking Fran Drescher may not be a bad alternative for Senator. She's got the personality and experience in public to mix it up with other politicians. Other actors or beauty queens have made the jump to politics; Fred Thompson, Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Gopher from Love Boat, Sonny Bono. On second thought, maybe it wouldn't be such a good idea.
ieatcrayonz Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 A quick drive through Syracuse down South Salina (main street), then past Carrier, New Venture Gear, and Syracuse China will tell anyone what the biggest problems are. No different than the problems in Rochester and Buffalo. I'm thinking Fran Drescher may not be a bad alternative for Senator. She's got the personality and experience in public to mix it up with other politicians. Other actors or beauty queens have made the jump to politics; Fred Thompson, Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Gopher from Love Boat, Sonny Bono. On second thought, maybe it wouldn't be such a good idea. I'm surprised Alex Baldwin isn't going for this. He has threatened to run a bunch of times. How about Madonna? She is moving back to NY and is married to A-Rod. Baldwin is famous and according to someone on here Kennedy is a slut but Madonna is both. Whoever wants the job and has had the most magazine articles written about them during their life should get it.
Nanker Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 I'm surprised Alex Baldwin isn't going for this. He has threatened to run a bunch of times. How about Madonna? She is moving back to NY and is married to A-Rod. Baldwin is famous and according to someone on here Kennedy is a slut but Madonna is both. Whoever wants the job and has had the most magazine articles written about them during their life should get it. You mean you stubbornly refuse to endorse Caroline Kennedy until she has a plate or two at Nick's? Can't say as I blame ya.
ieatcrayonz Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 You mean you stubbornly refuse to endorse Caroline Kennedy until she has a plate or two at Nick's? Can't say as I blame ya. Not at all. I'm just saying is she really famous enough? We have lots of famous people in NY and wouldn't they be more qualified?
Boomer860 Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 I'm surprised Alex Baldwin isn't going for this. He has threatened to run a bunch of times. How about Madonna? She is moving back to NY and is married to A-Rod. Baldwin is famous and according to someone on here Kennedy is a slut but Madonna is both. Whoever wants the job and has had the most magazine articles written about them during their life should get it. That would be me . She was in Rochester 45 min I guess thats enough . Mattress back Kennedy f her and all these GD politicians. If they are going to be in my pocket be there for a good reason
Chef Jim Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 So her listening tour consists of her stopping for an hour or so in each city. What the hell is she going to learn by doing that, Where they are.
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