From the ArcaMax Publishing, Politics Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/politics/s-372751-973945
WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Caroline Kennedy's discretion was a major reason
why Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., tapped her to help vet potential
running mates, those who know her say.
"One of the great assets and gifts that Caroline brings to the process
is confidentiality and discretion," said Paul G. Kirk Jr., John F.
Kennedy Library Foundation board chairman and a former Democratic
National Committee chairman.
The daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy may shun the
spotlight but throws herself wholeheartedly into projects she believes
in, John Seigenthaler Sr., a member of the Profile in Courage award
committee at the Kennedy library, told Politico.com.
"She is quite selective about what she chooses to be involved in,"
Seigenthaler said. "For the most part, it is fair to say those
interests have focused on the work of the JFK library, but there are
other areas where she has not hesitated."
Rep. Joe Baca, D-Calif., and Congressional Hispanic Caucus chairman,
said when he met with the search team, Kennedy sought his opinion on
specific candidates as well as who should be Obama's running mate.
"She is definitely deeply involved," Baca said. "Her assessment and
evaluation and recommendations are going to be considered highly."