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Gov. Paterson: No Hasty Choice for Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat

Posted December 26, 2008

Meredith Kolodner and Michael Saul
Daily News Staff Writers

One day after Mayor Bloomberg called again for a quick decision on Hillary Clinton's successor, Gov. Paterson stood his ground and said those demanding a hasty selection should chill out.

"I think the proper government response is to make it when the seat becomes open, and many of those who are calling for a quicker decision would probably help the decision if they would refrain from all of the gossip," Paterson said Thursday.

A spokesman for the governor, Errol Cockfield, denied Paterson's comment was a swipe at Bloomberg, though Bloomberg is the most high-profile person calling for a fast decision.

Stu Loeser, a Bloomberg spokesman, declined to comment.

Paterson has said he will not make the appointment until the Senate confirms Clinton's appointment as Barack Obama's secretary of state.

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Reader Comments

In a recent interview, Kennedy cited as her prime senatorial qualifications experience in journalism, motherhood and charitable fund raising. Talk about a stretch ! She's under consideration solely for political reasons: name recognition and access to campaign funds. New York State deserves more.

Jaymor of NY
Jan 07, 2009 11:22:23 AM [permalink] [report comment]

Caroline Kennedy

I don't think she should be able to walk into Hillary Clintons seat just because she is a Kennedy,'

She is lacking the Kennedy finesse. she doesn't have the experience , which she knows.

Rita Partridge of NY
Jan 06, 2009 13:32:41 PM [permalink] [report comment]

GOV. PATTERSON,REPLACEMENT FOR SEN. CLINTON

GOV. PATTERSON IS 100% CORRECT IN TAKING TIME IN THE SELECTION PROCESS, ALSO IN SUGGESTING THAT MAYOR BLOOMBERG STAY OUT OF IT -CAROLINE SHOULD TELL THE RULE BENDING, LAW CHANGING SILVER SPOONER, WHO IS NOT DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB HIMSELF, THANKS BUT NO THANKS.

MARIO CUOMO IS THE LOGICAL CHOICE - SMART, EXPERIENCED AND TOUGH ENOUGH TO TAKE ON THAT BROKEN ESTABLISHMENT WE CALL WASHINGTON.

HANG TOUGH GOV. - YOU ARE DOING A GOOD JOB -

GARY BOBBETT of NY
Dec 30, 2008 11:36:10 AM [permalink] [report comment]

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