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Kennedy 'would be honored' to be considered for Senate seat (AP)

 
AP - Caroline Kennedy finally made public her desire to carry on her famous family's legacy, reaching out to a handful of mayors and some political leaders Wednesday in a carefully choreographed effort to win support for her quest to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate. (link)

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