My Modest Proposal

Two high-recognition seats are available in the US Senate, Hillary's New York seat and Obama's up for bid vacancy. The movie Strangers on a Train suggests a solution Jonathan Swift would have been proud of. Let Caroline Kennedy, who has not been touched by a dint of scandal, fill the Illinois seat. The Kennedys had long standing ties to the Windy City through the ownership of the Merchandise Mart from 1945 until 1998 -much deeper ties than the Clintons ever had to New York before Hillary became their carpetbag Senator. Caroline could be appointed or could win a special election by virtual acclamation, and the Republicans would trot out a milk carton candidate like Rick Lazio to oppose her, never heard of before or since. Then Governor Paterson could appoint someone who actually has some experience in government to fill Hillary's ample seat. Perhaps, the former President, Bill could fill this role, surely the first time he has performed this onerous duty in years.