This meeting will prove to be significant in the long run. If she makes inroads with the African American community, she can be assured great support during a potential Senate bid in 2010. As a Jewish American, I feel that it is important for Ms. Kennedy to meet with leaders of many different ethnic communities throughout New York.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Caroline Kennedy meets with Rev. Al Sharpton
On Thursday December 18, 2008, Caroline Kennedy and Rev. Al Sharpton ate lunch together at the famed Sylvia's Restaurant in the Harlem Section of NYC. Sharpton announced his endorsement of Kennedy for Senate. The two discussed civil rights issues. Kennedy said that "government is a place where people need to come together.
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ReplyDeleteCaroline will do well with the New York Puerto Rican community. I hope she reaches out directly to the people. Senior centers, youth centers, Puerto Rican museum, art centers, all would love to welcome her.
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