A Kennedy to Replace Obama?

Don't we already have enough Kennedys in our government? On the other hand, I guess it makes sense in Democrat circles to replace royalty with royalty.

Is Chris Kennedy, the son of the late, great U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, a possible entrant on the list to fill Presidentelect Barack Obama's Senate seat?

• • To wit: Sneed hears Kennedy's name has been wafted into the inner circle of Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, who would be the guy who chooses Obama's replacement if Gov. Blagojevich resigns.

• • Quoth Dem politico Jay Doherty, a Kennedy confidant: "It would give Pat Quinn the answer to the puzzle before him if he becomes governor."

• • The upshot: Word is Kennedy, who is also the nephew of Sen. Ted Kennedy, a major Obama supporter, is likely to accept if asked.

• • Hmmm: Wouldn't that be something: An offspring of the legendary Kennedy line as a senator from Illinois? Stay tuned.

Here's a better idea. Scrap this whole appointment business since it's so obviously tainted already and hold a special election. Of course that will never happen since the Democrats couldn't bear the notion that Illinois voters, maybe finally fed up with the corrupt Democrat Machine, could possibly elect a Republican.

Can't have that.

Thanks to Hot Air for the link.