Kirsten Gillibrand named NY Senator
Hey, what do you know? I had this as speculation on my blog late last night!! Thanks TPM for doing the legwork and getting the story.
Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand will be taking Hillary Clinton’s spot in the Senate.
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From AP:
Gillibrand, 42, has been considered one of the top contenders in Paterson’s selection process, along with Kennedy and state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Gillibrand had served as Cuomo’s special counsel when he was housing secretary under President Clinton.
Paterson’s appointment lasts until 2010, when a special election will be held to fill the final two years of Clinton’s term. Clinton is now serving as secretary of state in President Barack Obama’s administration.
“She is whip-smart and hard working,” said Rep. Anthony Weiner of New York City. “She has made helping upstate her mission, but she understands that New York City is the economic engine that makes the state go. I’m going to work hard to help her be a success. She was a great choice among a lot of great candidates.” (more… )
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