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JFK’s only grandson set to pursue a political career after college

Jack Schlossberg, son of Caroline Kennedy, is a chip off the old block

JAMES O'SHEA,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Sunday, September 9, 2012, 7:03 AM

Updated Sunday, September 9, 2012, 7:03 AM

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Caroline Kennedy and her son Jack Schlossberg at the 2012 Democratic convention.

CROWLEY: It's interesting, you're saying the social issues in some way sort of drive out the young vote. Let me ask you, and I'll start with you, would you like Jack to have a career in politics?

KENNEDY: Well, Jack's great, and I know whatever he does, he'll do it with all his heart, so whatever that is, I would be fully behind it.

CROWLEY: So mom wouldn't stand in the way?

KENNEDY: Well, he's got to finish college, so you know, so why don't we come back and talk about that later.

CROWLEY: OK, let me try with Jack then here. So you're a sophomore at Yale. And I should ask you what's wrong with Harvard, but OK. Would you think about running for office? Does politics interest you?

SCHLOSSBERG: Politics definitely interests me. I'm most interested in public service. I think that's something that I got from being part of my family, which is such an honor. I haven't even picked what classes I'm taking this semester yet, so I'm not thinking about a political career right now.

CROWLEY: Thinking about getting through Yale, right?

SCHLOSSBERG: Yes.

CROWLEY: OK. And I just have to ask you about the tribute to Uncle Teddy, your great-uncle and your godfather.

SCHLOSSBERG: Yes.

CROWLEY: Right. Any dry eyes in the room you were in?

KENNEDY: No, that was so wonderful. I don't know, it was just great to feel his presence here, and I think everybody shared that feeling.

SCHLOSSBERG: Teddy showed up for every, you know, first communion, Thanksgiving, everything, and it was so typical for him to show up one last time here again, which is great.

CROWLEY: Jack Schlossberg and his mom, Caroline Kennedy, thanks for spending some time with us. Back to you, Anderson.

KENNEDY: Can't wait to see you on the debates.

A video of the conversation can be seen here.

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seanomelb | Sep 11, 2012, 07:16 PM EDT

How did they miss you jetsnoone!!!

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jetsnoone | Sep 11, 2012, 04:43 AM EDT

The Kennedys are baby killers via abortion.

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seanomelb | Sep 11, 2012, 12:25 AM EDT

The Kennedy's entered public service to lift the profile of the middle classes and introduce a fair and balanced health system. More than you can say for the for the likes of Romney/Ryan who would steal from the middle classes to enrich the themselves and their despicable billionaire friends such as the Koch Brothers. Fail to understand why middle class GOP voters would vote to put themselves and their children into poverty.

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edmundburke | Sep 10, 2012, 02:53 PM EDT

What tripe. But with the name "Schlossberg" and not "Kennedy", don't count on the boy continuing the "Kennedy magic" for another generation.

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EphraimKibbey | Sep 10, 2012, 02:00 PM EDT

I think some of the commenters here sound a bit confused. They knock the Kennedy kids for being born with a silver spoon in their mouths and then in the next sentence they knock them for freeloading off the taxpayer by seeking public office. If one is already VERY wealthy, then it stands to reason that their motivation for entering politics is not to support themselves at the taxpayer,s expense. I doubt that Mitt Romney has worked so hard to achieve public office just to get a nice government salary especially since he did not take one in Mass. Just sayin'.

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blackstone | Sep 10, 2012, 12:36 PM EDT

oh puleeze i think i'm gonna hurl. Just what we need another entitled spoiled rich brat who expects everything to be handed to him. The Kennedy legacy is not one to be proud of , they are all a disgrace. And Caroline lives this super elitest life style and is a first class snob complete with lockjaw counting her millions that she hasn't earned a penny of. She could not be more out of touch with people who are trying to pay mortgages. So of course her whole clan is all about pandering and building the welfare state on the backs of people actually trying to pay their bills.Ted Kennedy was one of the most despicable people ever...

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maireadinmelb | Sep 10, 2012, 04:24 AM EDT

Warlocks you seem to forget that Kennedy boys fought and died in WWII fighting for America while George W avoided service cause dad got him an office job!!

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cillowen | Sep 09, 2012, 08:53 PM EDT

Schlossberg - with a name like that people will be reminded of the billions we send and billions spent fighting wars to protect our most trusted ME partner. Can't overlook the pair so pledged in service to that end - UK/US. Surprize.

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pilib04 | Sep 09, 2012, 08:38 PM EDT

Good for him.

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seanomelb | Sep 09, 2012, 07:32 PM EDT

Hey! Warlock freeloaders with a silver spoon like Romney, Ryan,Bush and co.

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Scottmcgowan | Sep 09, 2012, 07:21 PM EDT

You have a 19 year old Yale student who hopes to attain polical office, a young man whose family gave so much to this country (including two assassinated men) and some of you who responded find this less than acceptable? The Kennedys' have given much too much. Having said that, why would any of you want to cut off the aspirations of any young man or woman who aspires to office in this country? I would not want any of you as my parents, both of whom told me that as an American, I can do anything if I have the education, the talent and the drive to do so. I cannot stand no-sayers!

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Woodman | Sep 09, 2012, 05:41 PM EDT

See everyone is clamoring for the Kennedy's "public service." Like we don't have enough free loading politicians already. This will be right out of college, so he doesn't have to actually do any work or actually accomplish anything. We should just vote for him cause he's a Kennedy? That's the way they think.

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warlocks | Sep 09, 2012, 05:31 PM EDT

We Don't need another free loading Kennedy in Political office The Bastards are all born with a sliver spoon in their mouth. they have never done a Hard & honest days work in their lives. they suck off hard working tax payers. most of them couldn't do a 8 hours of hard work to save their black souls bejesus. they came from a long line of crooked criminals @ freeloaders. The truth being they are only out for themself not the working Man they talk a good story. and fill their pockets with Dollars and free perks. Let the work for a living like everyone else.

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alisaann | Sep 09, 2012, 04:32 PM EDT

THANK YOU irishcoffeekid.....i too am SICK of people judging the newer kennedys by those that came before...it's NOT FAIR to them...and it NOT FAIR to those who come after them either....these haters need to be sure, they HAVEN'T done something to be JUDGED on...NO ONE IN THIS WORLD ARE SAINTS...and we need to STOP this type of HATE. alisa

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alisaann | Sep 09, 2012, 04:26 PM EDT

SUPER....i really HOPE he does get into politics....we NEED more kennedys....their for HELPING those who need it....centers for kids who need help....energy savings and such.....as i've said before, to HELL WITH THE KENNEDY HATERS....let's give the next generation a chance, people....and let's NOT FORGET; THEY ARE HUMAN....THEY MAKE MISTAKES. alisa

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