tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post426378445345346751..comments2023-10-09T04:11:47.358-07:00Comments on Not A Potted Plant: Dynasticism Takes A DefeatBurt Likkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060980744675990412noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post-25081996336607625182009-01-23T12:57:00.000-08:002009-01-23T12:57:00.000-08:00The New York Times has a whiny (in classic Times f...The New York Times has a whiny (in classic Times fashion) piece today about how Caroline Kennedy's selection could have been an inspiration to women who've struggled with the family vs. career dilemma, given that she spent her 30's and 40's as basically a housewife and now, with her children older, would get a chance at professional success. Aside from the fact that Kennedy was scarcely a typical housewife given her background and wealth, the fact remains that it is Gillibrand who should be an inspiration for women. She has managed to have a successful legal and now political career despite having two small children.<BR/><BR/>PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post-61530647701707031822009-01-23T08:43:00.000-08:002009-01-23T08:43:00.000-08:00I'm liking her more already.I'm liking her more already.Burt Likkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060980744675990412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13589532.post-73259215909534881982009-01-23T08:33:00.000-08:002009-01-23T08:33:00.000-08:00Well, perhaps it's a budding dynasty situation? Gi...Well, perhaps it's a budding dynasty situation? Gillibrand's dad is Doug Rutnik, a lobbyist linked to former GOP big wigs Joe Bruno, George Pataki and Al D'Amato.<BR/><BR/>Good news on her position on the bailout and 2nd amendment stuff.<BR/><BR/>And, I had to delete what I thought was bad news about her. Turns out, she just said she's pro gay marriage and would vote to repeal DOMA!<BR/><BR/>http://www.observer.com/2009/van-cappelle-says-gillibrand-supports-gay-marriageDaveBuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04706422151515174611noreply@blogger.com