What's odd is that she apparently didn't think she'd be asked these questions. Feeling trapped, her responses are bristling and sometimes haughty. (She told NY1's Dominic Carter she's had to work "twice as hard" to get what she wants. She mocked the Times' reporters and asked if they worked for a "women's magazine.") A woman who's worth $100 million should avoid haughty.
Say this for Sarah Palin: when she was way out at sea in her interviews, she never acted offended -- as if asking her questions was a violation of protocol.
Even a simple question, like her favorite places in New York (a very sensitive issue for upstaters) is answered limply, at best:
Is unpreparedness to answer obvious questions a recessive Kennedy gene? John and Bobby didn't suffer from this. But Teddy famously did, when asked why he wanted to be president in 1979:Reporter: Last question and then we'll let you go. What's your favorite place to visit in New York State aside from New York City and Long Island?
CK: What's my favorite place to visit? Um, you know, there's lots of beautiful places in New York and I have friends, you know, I've been to the Catskills, I've been up to the Adirondacks. I like to go to historical sites. So I loved visiting the battlefield at Saratoga.
Ouch. I guess you can't fake fire in the belly.
Caroline's best answer came in the NY1 interview, when asked if she was as unqualified as J. Lo for the Senate seat:
I admire the journey that J-Lo has traveled. I've been to a school in the Bronx pretty near the house that she grew up in, and so I actually have a lot of admiration for her, and she looks pretty good, but in terms of public policy and how we've spent our adult lives, I don't think there's really that much that we have in common.J. Lo indeed has come far, amassing a fortune that barely edges out Caroline's. (Both are in the $100 million club.) She is a towering success, not only as a singer, actress and dancer, but also as a producer and merchandiser. She is the most influential Hispanic entertainer in America according to People en Español's list of "100 Most Influential Hispanics." (For the record, I much prefer her sister, former radio personality Lynda. Where Jennifer is hard and sometimes vulgar, Lynda is sassy and always surprising.)
Who do you think would make a better senator: Caroline or J. Lo? (J. Lo used to be known as a monster, but she was American Idol Season Six's most popular mentor.)
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. I think Caroline would be a better senator than J.Lo, but does that mean she'd be good at it? I have no idea, but would either one of them be worse than who we've already got working on our behalf?
Money should not be a qualification for public office.
mo-NEEK-a at 4:50PM on Dec 29th 2008
2.
get real, neither of them is qualified to be a dog catcher, never mind a US Senator!
Dan at 7:25PM on Dec 29th 2008
3. J Lo for senator? Great idea - but isn't there some rule that says beautiful talented gorgeous singer/dancer/actress people can't do that? Or is it jus tthat J Lo is so beautisul, talented, and gorgeous, that she'd probably never want an UGLY job like that?
peter at 7:44PM on Dec 29th 2008
4. I can't even imagine how hard it has been for her in her lifetime. From then, 'til now. Always having to live up to the 'Kennedy' name. It's no wonder she has tried to keep her life so private. How could anyone be expected to live up to what Pres. Kennedy stood for, let alone what everyone thinks he would have done, had he lived? That's just too much pressure to put on anyone. She is her own person, hopefully trying to run on her own thoughts and ideas. But it seems that everyone in this country is expecting her to be like him. Listen to her, not your own expectations. Then make your OWN decisions.
P.S. God bless you Caroline.
Me at 10:46PM on Dec 29th 2008
5. who the hell is J Lo? Is Caroline ready to be Senator - ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha - God what is this world coming to? Look what was elected as President...........
dongofish at 9:17PM on Dec 29th 2008
6. A know-nothing no talent loser commenting on two other no talent know nothing celebs, one an overrated singer and terrible actress, the other famous by family name. All three add up to a grand total of zip, zero, nada, nothing. I guess journalism really is dead.
Jim at 9:52PM on Dec 29th 2008
7. I think Caroline, would make an excellent Senator...out with the old and in with the new....why would she? Because she is new and refreshing...and not stuffy and political...we NEED CHANGE...off with the old farts.....in politics..........in with the NEW.......get it..........
Nita at 10:04PM on Dec 29th 2008
8. I think both women are no good for New York city - I was pretty disgusted with Caroline answers - I could never see J Lo as a senator in any State
monica at 10:08PM on Jan 2nd 2009
9. It is obvious that she isn't qualified, just like the President elect isn't qualified. I guess we can't expect things to get better since the ones that are qualified haven't done a very good job. It sure isn't comforting to know we have so many unqualified people running our country.
Mbgil46 at 11:31PM on Dec 29th 2008
10. You bloggers are a bunch of dummies. you people haven't the slites idea what the hell is going on. Because your probaly sitting on your ass doing nothing better than rediculous blogs. Which is by the way, the company that you sit for pays u 4. rob a.
rob a. at 1:37AM on Dec 30th 2008
11. I'd expect to see this journalism (if you can call it that) in a local high school. Congrats, you've made your parents proud by almost reporting information considered relevant.
cuddlesnitch at 5:47AM on Dec 30th 2008
12. JHO for HOLENATOR...
seeyah89 at 10:58AM on Dec 30th 2008
13. JHO SHOULD BE BANNED FROM ACTING, PERIOD...
seeyah89 at 11:00AM on Dec 30th 2008