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    Kennedy Bows Out

    Posted:
    01/21/09
    Filed Under:Senate, Democrats

    Sweet Caroline sings the swan song. The favored pick of elites to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate, Caroline Kennedy, has withdrawn her name from consideration according to reports.


    This stunning move comes as sources suggested Governor David Patterson (D-NY) was ready to make his appointment.


    This afternoon speculation began to swirl that Patterson's choice was moving towards Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Other names back in circulation include Congressman Steve Israel, Carolyn Maloney, Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi and Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (D-NY).


    Kennedy, reportedly, cited "family reasons" for her withdraw. Her two month bid to win the Governor's pick included a tour-de-force of columnists and pooh-bahs that left many wooed with her sizzle but shaking their heads at her lack of substance.


    Whomever Patterson appoints, will go back before the voters in 2010 to earn a full six year term in the U.S. Senate.

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