According to ABC reporter Jan Crawford Greenburg, the co-chair of Barack Obama's vice presidential search committee, Caroline Kennedy, is a "a reluctant media star, stepping into the spotlight to back a man she says reminds her of her father [President John F. Kennedy]." Appearing on Monday's "Good Morning America" to discuss Kennedy's role in the selection process, Greenburg gushed, "Caroline Kennedy was, for a brief moment, the princess of Camelot."
The ABC correspondent even closed the segment by eagerly speculating as to whether the Illinois senator would take a cue from George Bush's 2000 choice: "Now, think about this: Eight years ago George Bush ended up choosing the head of his VP search team Dick Cheney to be his running mate. So, if Obama took a page out of that playbook, imagine this ticket, Obama/Kennedy."
Of course, it should be pointed out that Caroline Kennedy endorsed Obama back in January. This "reluctant media star" has since made speeches for the senator, done fund-raisers and now has a position on the campaign.
And despite the fact that most analysts predict John McCain will make his vice presidential choice first, Greenburg managed to only spend 13 seconds of the two minute plus segment discussing his selection.
A transcript of the July 28 segment, which aired at 7:18am, follows:
ROBIN ROBERTS: Moving now to the race for '08. There is growing speculation this morning that both John McCain and Barack Obama are closing in on naming a running mate, but how they go about choosing that person may be as interesting as who they choose. On the Obama team, Caroline Kennedy is making headlines for her role in the selection process and our Jan Crawford Greenburg has the details from Washington. Good morning, Jan.
JAN CRAWFORD GREENBURG: Hello, Robin. You know, Senator Obama's VP staff starts to work today in Chicago and the co-chair of his VP search team, Caroline Kennedy, is in Washington today. She's got some meetings, a fund-raiser later tonight at this Georgetown mansion. She is playing a key role in advising Senator Obama and helping him decide who his VP will be. She is a reluctant media star, stepping into the spotlight to back a man she says reminds her of her father.
ABC GRAPHIC: VP Decision Near? Caroline Kennedy's Growing Influence
CAROLINE KENNEDY: Over the years, I've been deeply moved by the people who have told me that they wish they could feel inspired and hopeful about America the way they did when my father was president.
GREENBURG: Caroline Kennedy was, for a brief moment, the princess of Camelot, now she is helping Barack Obama find a running mate.
WALTER MONDALE (Former Vice President, Carter administration): I think he trusts Caroline Kennedy.
GREENBURG: Walter Mondale was vice president to Jimmy Carter. He says Obama needs someone like Kennedy.
MONDALE: So they can talk about the things the things that you talk about, you know, what's wrong with this person, how do you think -- do you think I could work with them?
GREENBURG: Obama said yesterday he's getting close to a decision.
SENATOR BARACK OBAMA: I think there are a number of great candidates out there. I'll be selecting one soon enough.
GREENBURG: Some of the names on Obama's short list: Indiana Senator Evan Bayh, Delaware Senator Joe Biden, Virginia Governor Tim. Kaine and as Obama himself again said yesterday, Hillary Clinton. Republican John McCain also has a short list. Mitt Romney, Tom Ridge, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Rudy Giuliani.
GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: Are you getting close on a decision?
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN: We're still in the process.
GREENBURG: The Democratic convention is first on the calendar and with the VP choice imminent, Caroline Kennedy and Barack Obama will be back in Washington today. Now, think about this: Eight years ago George Bush ended up choosing the head of his VP search team Dick Cheney to be his running mate. So, if Obama took a page out of that playbook, imagine this ticket, Obama/Kennedy. Diane, Robin?
—Scott Whitlock is a news analyst for the Media Research Center.





















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I have said it before here
July 28, 2008 - 12:56 ET by Delsaand I will say it again.
Kennedy will be the VP choice for SOBama
Call me crazy
Just sayin
Delsa... I don't think it
July 28, 2008 - 15:46 ET by bigtimerDelsa...
I don't think it is crazy...at all.
I never thought about it until I saw you post awhile back.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Well..... she has as much
July 28, 2008 - 13:06 ET by Susan IWell..... she has as much experience as he does. She was in the white house when she was a little girl, so in Obama standards, that works!
Oh, Great
July 28, 2008 - 13:07 ET by on-the-rocksSomeone even less qualified that Barack Obama to be president, Caroline Kennedy for VP. And I suspect she knows it. Hopefully she will say "No, Thank You" if offered.
What A Difference 8 Years Makes
July 28, 2008 - 13:09 ET by PeterDDuring the summer of 2000, the media constantly questioned George W. Bush's experience and if he had enough to be president. Remember they said he needed a VP pick who had gravitas because Bush lacked gravitas. Gravitas was the word of the summer.
Now, Obama has far less experience than Bush at the time. Where is the discussion of Obama needing gravitas?
Hmmmmmmm.
Mmmmmkay. Obama is the
July 28, 2008 - 13:28 ET by KillgraveMmmmmkay. Obama is the pure agent of "change". But he will potentially "change" things by selecting a member of the most entrenched political dynasty this country has ever seen. Great analysis there, MSM.
And now I can't get that freak'n song out of my head!!
Sweet caroline (ba ba baaaaaaah)
Good times never seemed so good
Wait, Wait
July 28, 2008 - 13:36 ET by DelsaKennedy's have all the cred liberals need.
I mean after all CK's dad was assinated and that took all his ineptitude off the table and out of the history books.
Shoot, (no pun intended) her eight years in the white house makes her MORE experienced than SOBama.
Well, not really...
July 28, 2008 - 13:43 ET by c5then"...her eight years in the white house makes her MORE experienced than SOBama."
Only in the Clintonesque world would that be true. Or is that Hillaryville?
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
A perfect choice
July 28, 2008 - 13:39 ET by c5thenSomeone with even less expeperiance and more media 'star-quality' than even Obama. I guess that for his potential cabinet, he'll be looking at recent High School graduates and maybe even some juniors.
Remember that Stalin and Lennin brought 'change' to Russia back in 1913 too.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
Dear liberals, please get over "Camelot"
July 28, 2008 - 14:17 ET by greenfairieOnly liberals/the MSM and the residents of Massachusetts still obsess over the Kennedy "mystique." Absolutely no one else in America cares anymore. Kennedy to me means you get a free pass if you drown a girl, rape a girl, or crash a car while hepped up on meds.
Please, not all Mass
July 28, 2008 - 14:32 ET by MassConservPlease, not all Mass residents, just the ones who fit into the first category too. Of course, that still seems to represent about 95% of the state. :-/
Never mind.
So she remembers her
July 28, 2008 - 14:51 ET by athoughtor2So she remembers her Dad.....Obama reminds her of Dad...I'm sorry for her lost, but she was 5 when he was killed....So her memory of him is based on the adoring media/historians and biased family history...
More Spam-a-lot than Camelot
July 28, 2008 - 15:40 ET by AmericanEnergistThe Democrats have been looking for their new Kennedy for years - although, by today's standards, Kennedy would be a moderate. They b!tch about the Republicans and Reagan yet continue to hold the torch for FDR & JFK.
While I wish no ill will towards Ms. Kennedy (I notice the omission of 'Schlossberg'), she should remind everyone that she's only pinch-hitting for Uncle Ted and will return to virtual obscurity once Obama is crowned, er, I mean elected.
Wow - a Kennedy with arguably no baggage - priceless!
www.ArmchairEnergist...
Supreme Court
July 28, 2008 - 15:45 ET by Texndoc#1) I agree most Americans under the age of 40 looking at a photo of her wouldn't know who she was, nor would the "mystque" be there and #2) I can't see Obama choosing her for VP, BUT I see him name-dropping her for his picks for the Supreme Court.