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Carolyn Maloney Vows To Challenge Gillibrand In 2010 Senate Race

AP | KIMBERLY HEFLING | Posted 07.01.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney has decided to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the state's Democratic primary, setting the stage...

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Paterson Admits He Ordered Staff To Deny Kennedy Was Top Choice

New York Times | DANNY HAKIM and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE | Posted 02.21.2009 | Politics

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For the first time, Gov. David A. Paterson acknowledged Friday that he personally ordered his staff to contest Caroline Kennedy's version of events in...

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George Pataki Senate Run In 2010 Proposed

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY | Posted 02.19.2009 | Politics

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ALBANY, N.Y. — The head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee has approached former New York Gov. George Pataki about running for the ...

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New York Reps Aren't Sold On Gillibrand, May Back McCarthy

The Hill | Posted 01.28.2009 | Politics

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New York lawmakers are so far unwilling to throw their support behind newly crowned Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D), and several say they could support a ...

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Paterson's Approval Rating Drops Down To 44 Percent: CNN

CNN | Posted 01.27.2009 | Politics

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The perceived chaos surrounding the appointment to fill Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Senate seat has taken a toll on New York's governor, acco...

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Republicans Like Gillibrand More Than Democrats: Poll

The Hill | Posted 01.26.2009 | Politics

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A new poll suggests Republicans in New York are happier than Democrats with the selection of Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) as the state's next senator -...

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Our Own Sarah Palin

Sherman Yellen | Posted 01.25.2009 | Politics

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Sherman Yellen

The old New Yorker in me believes Gillibrand would best serve the people by shooting Canadian geese over airports rather than repairing our Bush-broken nation.

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Behind The Scenes Of The Paterson, Kennedy Senate Drama

New York Magazine | Chris Smith | Posted 01.24.2009 | Politics

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In which the most private of persons decides to go public, only to learn that mother always knows best. ...

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Dem Consultant: Paterson Managed To Anger "The Kennedys, The Cuomos And The Clintons"

New York Times | DANNY HAKIM and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE | Posted 01.24.2009 | Politics

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When Gov. David A. Paterson began consulting with his aides about picking a replacement for Hillary Rodham Clinton, they had one overriding message: F...

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New York's Next Senator: Opposed to the Obama Agenda

Lawrence O'Donnell | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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Lawrence O'Donnell

The Gillibrand simple-minded devotion to balancing the federal budget above all else means that she must oppose everything on the Obama agenda.

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The Success of Kirsten Gillibrand and the Trashing of Caroline Kennedy

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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Madeleine M. Kunin

Caroline Kennedy deserved serious consideration. She may have made mistakes in the way she rolled out her candidacy, but the constant refrain that "she wasn't qualified" does not compute.

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I Ran for Office with Kirsten Gillibrand

Brian Keeler | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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Brian Keeler

I applaud the Governor's choice, and I think as you get to know Senator Gillibrand, you will come to admire and support her as I have.

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Gillibrand: 'I Realize You Don't Know Much About Me'

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Instantly opening a rift among New York Democrats, Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand _ a little-known, pro-gun Democrat from a rural Republ...

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Gillibrand Needs to Change Her Stance on Immigration

Andrea Batista Schlesinger | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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Andrea Batista Schlesinger

Gillibrand needs to change her position on immigration now that she is representing not only the 20th district of upstate New York, but the whole state.

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Sarah Palin and Caroline Kennedy Aren't Victims of Glass Ceilings, There is Something Wrong with the Floor.

Etan Bednarsh | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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Etan Bednarsh

Both Palin and Kennedy were obviously unprepared for the offices each sought. Had a ceiling not stopped them, we would have more serious social issues to deal with.

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Obama and Ted Kennedy See Plans Foiled as Caroline Withdraws?

Steve Clemons | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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Steve Clemons

Caroline Kennedy may yet be a factor in American politics. Obama would love it for his own reasons -- and so would the powerful political franchise that Ted Kennedy helped build.

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Kirsten Gillibrand: New York's Next Senator

Huffington Post | Nicholas Sabloff | Posted 01.22.2009 | Politics

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UPDATE: 12:20pm: Gov. David Paterson appointed Democratic U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand on Friday to fill New York's vacant Senate seat, finally set...

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Paterson Still Undecided For Clinton Replacement

CBS | Posted 01.21.2009 | Politics

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In Washington for Barack Obama's inauguration, New York Governor David Paterson ended up talking about Hillary Clinton and the U.S. Senate seat she re...

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Poll: New Yorkers Now Prefer Cuomo To Kennedy

AP | Posted 01.14.2009 | Politics

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ALBANY, N.Y. — A new poll shows New Yorkers now prefer Attorney General Andrew Cuomo over Caroline Kennedy for the U.S. Senate seat expected to ...

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Clinton Senate Seat: New York Republicans Want To Force Vote

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY | Posted 01.13.2009 | Politics

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Republicans in New York's Legislature are pushing for a special election to fill the expected vacancy in the U.S. Senate instead ...

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Lifting veil of privacy, friends discuss Kennedy

AP | SAMANTHA GROSS | Posted 01.10.2009 | Politics

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NEW YORK — When community groups and the Board of Education were caught in an acrimonious dispute over an arts program, education officials brou...

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Sam Stein

Paterson: No Cuomo Talk, I Need More Time

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.09.2009 | Politics

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Governor David Paterson said on Friday that he was refraining from making a decision on who should fill New York's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat, in p...

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Gloria Steinem: Kennedy Should Run For House Seat

New York Post | BRENDAN SCOTT and MAGGIE HABERMAN | Posted 01.03.2009 | Politics

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Feminist icon Gloria Steinem yesterday said Gov. Paterson should appoint Rep. Carolyn Maloney to the Senate - and ask Caroline Kennedy to run for Malo...

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Me, Too! I Want To Be A Senator From New York

Diane Tucker | Posted 12.29.2008 | Politics

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Diane Tucker

Lots of New Yorkers are throwing their hats into the ring, but everyone's talking about Kennedy. Did you read her interview in the New York Times on Sunday?

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So, If Not Caroline Kennedy, Then Who?

David Swanson | Posted 12.29.2008 | Politics

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David Swanson

Elizabeth Holtzman has asked the Governor of New York David Paterson to consider appointing her to fill a seat that may be vacated by Senator Hillary Clinton.

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