Tag Archives: New York Senate Seat

Paterson Chooses Kirsten Gillibrand

Posted on January 23, 2009 by billmanzi

New York Governor David Paterson has chosen Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand to replace Hillary Clinton. From the New York Times: Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Representative Kirsten Gillibrand, a 42-year-old congresswoman from upstate who is known for bold political moves … Continue reading →

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Caroline Kennedy Withdraws From Consideration

Posted on January 21, 2009 by billmanzi

The New York Times is reporting that Caroline Kennedy has called New York Governor David Paterson to announce that she is no longer interested in being named to the Senate Seat vacated today by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. From … Continue reading →

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Caroline You Knows Her Way

Posted on January 2, 2009 by billmanzi

Caroline Kennedy continues to take her lumps, with a new You Tube video counting the times she said “you know” during the course of her several public prouncements. Today’s Herald has a Margery Egan column withdrawing her earlier support for … Continue reading →

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Caroline Steps out (Gingerly)

Posted on December 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Caroline Kennedy, taking increasing flak from within New York’s Democratic establishment, has started to interact a little bit more with the media, granting the Associated Press and the New York Times interviews. This clip from MSNBC has some highlights. Kennedy … Continue reading →

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JFK Talks about a daughter entering politics

Posted on December 17, 2008 by billmanzi

A short film clip from 1957, in which then Senator John Kennedy, three days short of the birth of his daughter Caroline, talks about the potential for a son or daughter entering politics. He was pointed in insisting that a … Continue reading →

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Caroline Ready to Declare

Posted on December 15, 2008 by billmanzi

The New York Times is reporting that Caroline Kennedy, who has been toying with declaring interest in the New York Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton, has decided to seek the seat. From the New York Times: The decision … Continue reading →

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