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Showing Original Post only (View all)Just what has Chelsea Clinton done that makes her so admirable? [View all]
Why is their such adoration of her and giddy excitement over the prospect of her running for political office?
What work has she ever engaged in, either professionally or on a volunteer basis that indicates that she's devoted to progressive or humane causes?
Working here?
McKinsey & Company, Inc. is a global management consulting firm that focuses on solving issues of concern to senior management. McKinsey serves as an adviser to many businesses, governments, and institutions. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious consulting firms in the world,[3][4] has proportionally produced more CEOs in large-scale corporations than any other company,[5] and has been a top employer for new MBA graduates since 1996.[6]
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How about working here?
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Or at NBC:
On November 14, 2011, NBC announced that it hired Clinton as a correspondent, reporting feature stories about "Making a Difference" for NBC Nightly News and Rock Center with Brian Williams. It was a three-month contract and allowed her to concurrently continue working for the Clinton Foundation and pursue her education.[39][40] Clinton's first appearance was on the December 12, 2011, episode of Rock Center.[41] Although she received critical reviews for her work, Clinton's contract with NBC was renewed in February 2012.[42][43][4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Clinton#Professional_life
She serves on several boards like The American Ballet Company and Clinton associated foundations.
She's well educated, certainly, but so are others. She's attractive, but that's hardly a qualification. She may well be a lovely person, but to date she's done nothing that's particularly admirable from the standpoint of progressive politics or humanitarian work.
I don't get the swooning over her at all.