MyDD :: NY-Sen: Cuomo Or Kennedy Vs. King

NY-Sen: Cuomo Or Kennedy Vs. King

by Josh Orton, Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 06:46:40 PM EST

PPP releases more of it's New York Senate poll, and the numbers are a wake-up call:

The latest Public Policy Polling survey finds that both Andrew Cuomo and Caroline Kennedy would both lead possible U.S. Senate faceoffs in 2010 against Rep. Peter King (R-NY), although there's a wide disparity in the margins.

Cuomo would beat King, 48% to 29%, while Kennedy would barely edge him, 46% to 44%.

Of course, this assumes King would be the Republican nominee and not a stronger candidate such as Rudy Giuliani.

But no fear, Kennedy backers - Maureen Dowd provided an endorsement in her column today. Dowd's response to Kennedy-doubters:

People are suddenly awfully choosy about who gets to go to the former home of Jesse Helms, Strom Thurmond and Robert Torricelli.

It's an argument I hadn't considered: Kennedy isn't racist or corrupt. Point Kennedy.

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Ha! (none / 0)

She probably isn't a fascist (ala McCarthy) either. Thank you Maureen for the high bar.

by linc on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 07:03:01 PM EST

Re: NY-Sen: Cuomo Or Kennedy Vs. King (2.00 / 1)

Whenever I think Maureen Dowd can't get worse she proves me wrong.

by aaronetc on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 07:12:32 PM EST

did Dowd say whether Caroline Kennedy (2.00 / 1)

shops at Barney's? That seems to be really important in MoDo's world.

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by desmoinesdem on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 07:15:02 PM EST

Maureen Dowd ?????????? (2.00 / 1)

If Maureen thinks she'd be good . . .

Honestly, folks, the more the public gets to like, you know, uhm, know Caroline, the like, you know, uhm, less impressed they are.

Right now, she's just an empty Chanel suit with a famous last name and lots and lots of money. Lots more money than McCain. And, lots of houses, too. (I don't think McCain ever had his own family Greek island getaway. And Cape Cod getaway. And Palm Beach getaway. And Deer Valley getaway. And Virginia getaway. And Jersey horse country getaway. And Newport getaway. And Manhattan penthouse. Etc. Etc.) Or is a dozen +/- houses in the family trusts now acceptable?

I'm still a sceptic!

by kosnomore on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 07:20:28 PM EST

Re: Maureen Dowd ?????????? (none / 0)

You know if I thought for a minute your disdain for her had actually had anything to do with her qualifications rather than who she supported I might buy your position.

Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof.

by jsfox on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 07:34:36 PM EST
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Re: NY-Sen: Cuomo Or Kennedy Vs. King (2.00 / 1)

Is Rudy Giuliani really a stronger candidate than Peter King? I have my doubts.

"Another problem we have...is that in election years we behave somewhat as primitive peoples do at the time of the full moon." --Harry Truman

by Steve M on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 07:23:28 PM EST

King Is Stronger in My Opinion (none / 0)

Giuliani is back to his pre-9/11 popularity numbers in NY which sucked. My read talking to people is there is serious some resentment about how Rudy tried to use 9/11 to get to the WH. I think NYers want him to go away.

King could be an interesting candidate for the Rs - decent on labor issues, from LI, has working class roots. He is pro-life which will be a big, big problem. In the end I think most Dems would be beat him.

by jmnyc on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 10:33:26 PM EST
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Re: NY-Sen: Cuomo Or Kennedy Vs. King (none / 0)

while I like Maureen, I don't think the fact that she likes Caroline is a point in Caroline's favor. And most everyone less doesn't even like her (around here anyway).

The reason to pick someone qualified isn't because Caroline is a woman, or that she isn't nice, but that she gets in line ahead of those who've been public servants a lot longer but don't have family backing. This is a chance to put someone in the Senate who is deserving but doesn't have money and power backing. To open doors for those to whom they've been closed, not to those born to privilege. But, that's my opinion and I'm a nobody.

what a relief

by anna shane on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 07:35:28 PM EST

Assuming of course (2.00 / 1)

anyone else actually wants it...from what I'm hearing back home, the Democrats sorta cleared the field for her, and a couple of them threw their names back in for consideration because Kennedy's poll numbers may scare Paterson.

All the stuff about Cuomo, I don't get it. I don't believe it. Cuomo doesn't want to be a Senator, he wants to be a governor, then I see all those comments about his staff saying he's pissed...I know New York politics, this is all media faux outrage. Cuomo does not want this seat, because the only reason why he'd get it is because he's a threat to Paterson (which he is if Paterson's numbers keep falling)

Cuomo would be a terrible Senator IMO...the Cuomos are not made to legislate, they're made to govern. They're executives. He's be a much better Governor.

The American people; they were for the war before they were against it.

by nrafter530 on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 10:04:07 PM EST
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Re: Assuming of course (none / 0)

I of course do assume there are qualified legislators who would like that job.

what a relief

by anna shane on Thu Jan 08, 2009 at 12:02:04 PM EST
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Did she just say... (2.00 / 1)

...that Rudy Giuliani was a strong candidate?

"A noun, a verb, & 9/11" Rudy Giuliani? 15% of Florida's Republican primary vote Rudy Giuliani? That guy?

I had trouble reading after that.

You can't stop the signal.

President "That One"

by Dracomicron on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 07:43:36 PM EST

Wait it was PPP that said that. (none / 0)

That's just silly, though.

You can't stop the signal.

President "That One"

by Dracomicron on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 07:44:45 PM EST
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Re: NY-Sen: Cuomo Or Kennedy Vs. King (2.00 / 1)

The poll shows Kennedy is a polarizing figure. She will rally the Republicans and does not pick up as many Independents. Cuomo on the other hand gets support from across the board, much like Clinton in 2006. I think Kennedy will ultimately beat King by 10 points, but if Giuliani runs, that may be interesting. Either way, I still don't support Kennedy for this honor. Obama should give her US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. I guess he's waiting to see if she gets the seat.

Restore America's Strength.

by RJEvans on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 08:21:29 PM EST

Kennedy's numbers (none / 0)

look similar to Hillary's in 2000 when she was up against Giuliani

The American people; they were for the war before they were against it.

by nrafter530 on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 10:05:40 PM EST
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Re: Kennedy's numbers (none / 0)

Kennedy can and probably will win in the end if she is appointed but Cuomo is a stronger and safer candidate. He has learned a lot from his 2002 campaign implosion and it has made him a much better candidate. I am not a Cuomo fan but I am impressed with the way he has adapted to electoral politics.

by jmnyc on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 10:37:49 PM EST
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yeah (2.00 / 0)

but I'm tired of seeing the blogsphere's heads explode when they're shocked that a Democrat doesn't have a 100 percent liberal voting record.

Judging from what I know from him, if he's appointed, you might be seeing calls from OpenLeft and other liberal blogs for a primary challenger or what would be my favorite; "I wish Paterson had appointed Kennedy, I'm disappointed"

I don't have anything against him, but I'm saying

The American people; they were for the war before they were against it.

by nrafter530 on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 10:44:37 PM EST
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Re: NY-Sen: Cuomo Or Kennedy Vs. King (none / 0)

You are underestimating how important it is that New York has a senator named Kennedy. But it must be the right Kennedy. That is why I am endorsing former MTV VJ Kennedy:
http://jonswift.blogspot.com/2009/01/ken nedy-for-new-york-senate.html

by jonswift on Wed Jan 07, 2009 at 10:56:50 PM EST

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