Paterson Senate Seat

Our Own Sarah Palin

Sherman Yellen | Posted 01.25.2009 | Politics


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.

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

Lawrence O'Donnell | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics


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.

The Success of Kirsten Gillibrand and the Trashing of Caroline Kennedy

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics


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.

I Ran for Office with Kirsten Gillibrand

Brian Keeler | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics


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.

Gillibrand Needs to Change Her Stance on Immigration

Andrea Batista Schlesinger | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics


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.

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


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.

Sam Stein

NY Senate Tea Leaves: Paterson And Possible Clinton Replacement Return From Iraq

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.24.2008 | Politics


Gov. David Paterson, the keyholder to the coveted Senate seat in New York, returned on Christmas Eve from a trip to Iraq and Afghanistan with a potent...