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Paterson poised for Senate pick: Signs pointing to U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand as backers of the Greenport Democrat gather in Albany
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| Last Edited | Homegrown Democrat Jan 23, 2009 12:03am |
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| News Date | Friday, January 23, 2009 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Here's what we know for sure: Gov. David Paterson will finally reveal his choice to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate at noon today.
While there's nothing official about who will be standing next to him at the Capitol, strong signs are pointing in the direction of U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Greenport.
Gillibrand returned to the Capital Region late Thursday night, but said she did not know if Paterson will pick her for the Senate seat despite speaking with the governor earlier in the day.
"It's the governor's decision and I don't think he's made a decision," Gillibrand said as she arrived at Albany International Airport. The second-term congresswoman said all the candidates for the job will appear today with Paterson when the announcement is made.
She praised Clinton's job and said "it's going to be some big shoes to fill for anyone that's being considered."
A highly placed Democratic source said members of New York's congressional delegation were briefed Thursday afternoon that Gillibrand will be named to the seat.
Another highly placed source said at least one rejected Senate candidate received a call from Paterson, who informed him Gillibrand was the choice. |
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