| Follow-up from yesterday. |
However, late Wednesday night Kennedy confirmed an earlier New York Post report by releasing a statement saying she is removing herself as a candidate for the now vacant New York Senate seat. "I informed Gov. Paterson today that for personal reasons I am withdrawing my name from consideration for the United States Senate," Kennedy said in a statement obtained by CBS 2 HD.
This should put an end to confusion surrounding her status. It started with numerous reports of Kennedy's withdrawal that later turned into a lot of 11th-hour back-pedaling. Two sources, including one very close to Kennedy, told CBS 2 HD late Wednesday that the Post's earlier story may have been a mistake.
It was only Tuesday that New York Gov. David Paterson offered praise for both Kennedy and Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
There were reports Wednesday night from CBS News, The Associated Press, the New York Times and the Post saying Kennedy has decided to take herself out of contention for the position. But then The AP story changed as sources told the wire service Kennedy had renewed her determination to take on the position.
[this was about 1100 pm EST 1-21; the "Final OUT" was reported about 100 am EST 1-22]
