Washington Post writer needs an eye exam – Kennedy and Gillbrand
Today, Anne E. Kornblut over at the Washington Post questioned if a glass ceiling in American politics still existed since Caroline Kennedy was knocked pretty hard as she was being considered as a replacement senator for the state of New York.
Maybe she missed part of her own story, where someone wrote that Kirsten Gillbrand was going to be selected by the state governor to fill the seat.
Let’s see…
Kennedy – female? check.
Gillbrand – female? check.
Hot Air reminds us that Gov. David Paterson (Dem, N.Y.) thought it was important to select a female for the position.
Exit question: Would there be an uproar if a male held the Senate seat before, and Paterson stated that he thought it was important to select a male candidate?
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