NY gov picks upstate NY congresswoman to Senate

[onehandle]

Source: AP

ALBANY, N.Y. – Gov. David Paterson appointed Democratic U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand on Friday to fill New York's vacant Senate seat, finally settling on a woman from a largely rural, eastern district of the state to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton.

"I appreciate the opportunity that you have afforded me and the trust that you have placed in me," she told Paterson. "I realize that for many New Yorkers, this is the first time you've heard my name and you don't know much about me."

The appointment, which requires no further confirmation, came one day after Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, abruptly withdrew from consideration.

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.

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[FLAprogressive]

1. Spay and neuter your blue dogs....so they don't mulitply

[no_hypocrisy]

2. Rumor had it that Andrew Cuomo wasn't selected as his replacement would be

selected by Sheldon Silver, who rules the NYS Legislature.

[nuxvomica]

3. I will miss her in the 20th district

She was a great congressperson and while I worry about keeping the seat in Democratic hands, I know that she is a phenomenal choice for the Senate.

[Joey Liberal]

4. Big mistake.

I think the Governor made a mistake. But, that's just my opinion.

[keepCAblue]

5. Another Blue Dog. 100% rating by the NRA. Failed rating by the HRC. n/t

[davidinalameda]

7. she's come out in favor of gay marriage

unlike Hillary and Schumer

[Ex Lurker]

6. great, a gun nut n/t

[biopowertoday]

8. I wish her well.

[damntexdem]

9. Blue dog Dem.

Just what we don't need.