Caroline, no.

Where did your long hair go?
Where is the girl I used to know?
How could you lose that happy glow?
Oh, Caroline no.

- The Beach Boys






Nepotism, for the moment, has met a set back. Caroline Kennedy, daughter of a venerated saint of 20th century Americana, removed her name from consideration for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton's confirmation as Sec. State. Her political career died from a thousand "you knows," a cruel irony given her husband legendary oratory skills.

Thank God. As the newly minted President has blustered incessantly about the great American Meritocracy (with him serving as the prime example), this appointment would fly in the face of so much of what his presidency purports to embody. The simple facts are that Kennedy was not remotely qualified for the position, seemed to lack the basic communication skills essential to the position, felt immune to criticism and brims with entitlement.

She is the antithesis of Barack Obama, and would subvert both his message and his image. The President must eschew the trappings of privilege, although he has joined the most exclusive club in the modern world.