From Capital News 9:
Kennedy drops out of consideration for Senate seat
Updated: 01/21/2009 07:20 PM
By: Web Staff
NEW YORK STATE -- Caroline Kennedy has removed her name from consideration to replace former Senator Hillary Clinton, according to a report in the New York Post.
The Post says Caroline Kennedy informed Governor Paterson of her decision and cited personal reasons as the reason for her withdrawal. Sources revealed that Paterson had planned to appoint her to the seat today.
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Well, I am a bit relieved actually. As much as I admire the Kennedy family and hold them in great esteem, I am glad that she won't be the next Senator from New York State. If she had shown more interest in public service and public office prior to this year, I would probably think otherwise. However, Ms. Kennedy has always shied away from the limelight and from electoral politics. Frankly, I believe that Kristen Gillibrand, from Hudson, NY would be the best choice for this seat. Yes, we may loose a seat in The House of Representatives, but she would really be the best choice for this seat.
More later.
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More on Caroline Kennedy's decission to end her bid to be the next Senator from New York; from The Politico:
Kennedy Ends Senate Bid
Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn from consideration for the vacant U.S. Senate seat in New York, the New York Times reports.
Kennedy called New York Gov. David Paterson to say her concerns about Sen. Edward Kennedy's (D-MA) deteriorating health "prompted her decision to withdraw... Coping with her uncle's condition was her most important priority, a situation not conducive to starting a high profile public job."
According to the newspaper's source, Paterson "had indicated to her that the job was hers if she would accept it."
However, the New York Post says Kennedy pulled out after learning that Paterson wasn't going to choose her.
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