Carolyn Maloney Bows Out Of Race Against Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand just released the following statement regarding the news that Rep. Carolyn Maloney will not be challenging her for the Democratic nomination:

Carolyn Maloney is a dedicated public servant and a passionate, effective advocate for the issues she fights for. For nearly two decades she has been at the helm of landmark legislation to defend consumers from credit card scams, improve crime labs to protect women from assault, and ensure equal protections for women in the workplace. I look forward to continue working with her in the months and years to come on passing the 9/11 health care bill and other legislation that will improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers.

From AP:

ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York congresswoman Carolyn Maloney will not challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (KEHR'-sten JIL'-uh-brand) in the state's Democratic primary.

Maloney says in a statement released Friday that she plans to stay in the House of Representatives. She says her decision was based on a desire to deal with current challenges including health care reform, clean energy issues and the economy.

Gillibrand was appointed in January to fill the seat vacated by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's appointment as secretary of state. President Barack Obama and other top national Democrats have come out in support of Gillibrand to clear the field for her 2010 campaign.

Maloney, a nine-term congresswoman, represents Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Comments

[norepublicanleftbehind]

Good.

[ChefLito]

oh, no!! now we're stuck with a gun-toting, NRA-card-waving, poorly-chosen-not too-far-wo­rse-than-t­he-one-cho­sen-by-Bla­go Democrat-b­y-name-onl­y to represent the great state of New York!!
Ms Maloney (or any other good, progressive, cannot-be-­intimidate­d-by-Schum­er-and-old­-politics Democrat) , pls reconsider!

[Ringwind]

FBI Agent William Crowley -

http://killtown.blogspot.com/2009/07/media-not-reporting-when-flight-93.html

[jeremiahos]

Hmmm...
Didn't I see a post yesterday with Rahm Emanuel telling Democrats not to challenge other Dems?

.
Has the CoS been making a few phone calls?
Do we have a new Cheney on our hands?

[Ringwind]

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Supports New 9/11 Investigation -

http://www.anonymousphysicist.com

[JScott]

Shoulder pads, that's so 80's Dynasty Carolyn....time to go.

[Cratchit]

She always was, and always will be, in the minor leagues.

[dct1999]

Maloney, much like Caroline Kennedy, proved that she wasn't ready for prime time. Gillibrand is doing just fine, there's no need for a divisive primary.

[Shake-A-Spear]

I'm thankful for Maloney's decision. She's not the brightest bulb in the chandelier. As a questioner when she presides over a panel or is a participant she often seems not to know what her aides have written for her. Chuck Schumer deserves a bright, savvy partner as Jr. Senator He seems to favor Gillibrand and it's my suspicion that he played no small role in Maloney's decision to stay put. As for me, one of Maloney's constituents, it is my intention NOT to vote for her as I did not in the last election. Her "constituent service" is not what the name implies it should be!

[larry278]

NY's Senator KG has proven, again, that she is a tactful & gracious lady.

[Shake-A-Spear]

Noo Yawk deserves "intelligent" as well as "gracious." Gillibraand seems both intelligent and gracious. As for Maloney, she seems to be voted in by habit. 'twould be nice to have someone new representing us upper east siders in the House and if Chuck Schumer can help in that cause he'd certainly have my thanks -- and the support of whoever he chooses/re­commends/a­noints.

[Inquisitr]

well, gratz on never having to actually run for your seat.

[LetMeUnderstandThis]

You make one wrong statement and your bid is s/h/i/t/ canned.