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2009-01-21 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Princess Caroline won't go to the Senate

Via Drudge who has the red light on.

Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned. Kennedy cited "personal reasons," according to sources.

Found out the governor is picking Cuomo?

Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today.

The 51-year-old Camelot daughter's decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton's seat, as she departs after getting confirmed as President Obama's Secretary of State today. The surprise decision leaves a crowded field of about 15 people, mostly elected officials, vying to replace Clinton - including Long Island Rep. Steve Israel, Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, upstate Rep. Kirstin Gillibrand and Rep. Carolyn Maloney.

For the first time on Tuesday, shortly after Obama was inaugurated, Paterson acknowledged publicly that he is considering state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for the slot. Cuomo has not publicly said whether he's interested in the job, but has not tamped down speculation that he's making a play for it.

Better to put Cuomo in the Senate: that way he won't come after the governor in 2010 ...

Posted by Steve White 2009-01-21 19:03|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 My bet? Teddy's not doing well at all and she's heading back here to await the inevitable whenever that may be. The leeches up on Beacon Hill will be more then willing to change the succession rules back to the way they were before evil Republican governors roamed the state so she can claim his, and her father's, old seat.
Of course it's not right, but the Kennedy's are like some ancient diabolical cult up here.

Posted by tu3031 2009-01-21 20:51|| 2009-01-21 20:51|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm betting she likes weed too much to go to DC and have all those law enforcement types so close.

Posted by mhw 2009-01-21 21:25|| 2009-01-21 21:25|| Front Page Top

#3 LOL - the actual NYPost hed:
CAROLINE KENNEDY ENDS SENATE SEAT BID
MAKES DECISION AFTER LEARNING SHE WASN'T GOING TO BE PICKED AS SENATOR

isn't that like resigning before you're fired?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2009-01-21 21:46|| 2009-01-21 21:46|| Front Page Top

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