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

December 26, 2008 RSS Feed Print

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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brazilian acai of 7:30AM May 14, 2010

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 11:22AM January 07, 2009

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 1:32PM January 06, 2009

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