Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Thread of the Week - 12/16

Replacing Hillary

A rose by any other name is still a rose, unless it's got the word "Kennedy" in it.

The situation in New York is forcing many liberals to look, once again, at the role of political dynasties, and whether they hurt or help us. Obama's success against Clinton, ironically, served as a blow against dynastic politics. But with her ascent to the role of top diplomat, some see an opportunity to get a big name in office quick while others see it as an all-too-convenient way around the democratic process.

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