Kennedy Bows Out
Politics Daily — ... Sweet Caroline sings the swan song. The favored pick of elites to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate, Caroline Kennedy, has withdrawn her name from consideration according to reports. ...

Not Caroline?
Ben Smith's Blog — The New York Post reports that the frontrunner to replace Hillary in the Senate is out.

NY POST: KENNEDY OUT
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... ****TAB SAYS CAROLINE WITHDRAWS FROM SENATE SEAT CONTENTION FOR "PERSONAL REASONS."**** Questions swirl.... Why? Who now??       ...

Report: Kennedy out for New York Senate
News — ... Caroline Kennedy has told N.Y. Gov. David Paterson that she is removing her name for consideration for Hillary Rodham Clinton's Senate seat, according to the New York Post . Kennedy cited "personal reasons," according to the paper. The Post claims Paterson "intended" to appoint Kennedy to the seat on Thursday. The Senate confirmed Clinton as the new secretary of state on Wednesday. Kennedy was one of the front runners to take her spot in Washington. State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is the other name frequently mentioned.

Princess Caroline Abdicates
Ace of Spades HQ — Princess Caroline Abdicates If this is true , I'm guessing it's a face saving way for to avoid not being picked or does she have some sort of 'Geithner' problem? Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned. Kennedy cited "personal reasons," according to sources. Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today. The 51-year-old Camelot daughter's decision removes the ...

Caroline Kennedy Pulls Out Of NY Senate Race
Oliver Willis — Probably Cuomo’s seat to lose now, especially with how botched its been. Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned. Kennedy cited “personal reasons,” according to sources. Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today. >> Kennedy Is Said to Withdraw Senate Bid >> Video: Kennedy ...

NY-Sen: Kennedy withdraws name from consideration
Daily Kos — Kennedy is out. Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned. Kennedy cited "personal reasons," according to sources. Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today. Other sources claimed that Paterson was still undecided, and Paterson himself was all over the place. So no one knows what the heck he is really ...

Heart-ache: Sweet Caroline withdraws
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... So says the New York Post .  Why?  The always-reliable “personal reasons.”  Anyone want to bet that Caroline Kennedy has a “personal reason” to end the embarrassing spectacle of her courtship of David Paterson? Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned. Kennedy cited “personal reasons,” according to sources. Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today. The ...

Exit
Talking Points Memo — Caroline Kennedy drops out of New York senate 'race'.

Caroline Kennedy Withdraws Her Name from Consideration to Replace Hillary Clinton in the United States Senate
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog — ... Caroline Kennedy responds during an interview, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in New York Caroline Kennedy is out. Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace ...

Caroline Kennedy withdraws her name
Corrente — according to the Post and the NYT Ok, I'll start with the obvious speculation (not that we'll ever know) -- did Paterson tell her 'no way' and then give her the opportunity to avoid embarassment by dropping out herself.

Coronation Interrupted: Caroline Kennedy, Um, You Know, Withdraws
JammieWearingFool — Personal reasons , of course, as opposed to the reason she's totally unqualified. Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned. Kennedy cited "personal reasons," according to sources. Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today. The 51-year-old Camelot daughter's decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton's seat, as she departs after ...

Caroline Kennedy withdraws from Clinton seat race: NY papers
Top of the Ticket — The N.Y. Post and Times are reporting this evening that Caroline Kennedy, once thought to be a shoo-in as the nominated replacement for new secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has phoned New York Gov. David Paterson to withdraw her name from consideration. No immediate confirmation from Paterson or Kennedy of the pair of newspaper reports. But the removal of the 51-year-old big-name family name, whose assassinated uncle Robert, once held the seat, would ...

NY Post
Sister Toldjah — Caroline Kennedy Ends Senate Bid

Caroline Kennedy Withdraws her Name from NY Senate Bid
Wizbang — She is saying it's for personal reasons , and, as the report states, just when Governor Paterson was going to offer it to her. Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned. Kennedy cited "personal reasons," according to sources. Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today. The 51-year-old Camelot daughter's decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to ...

"Um, You Know" Withdraws Bid for Hillary's Vacated Senate Seat
Confederate Yankee — January 21, 2009"Um, You Know" Withdraws Bid for Hillary's Vacated Senate Seat It looks like New Yorkers have been spare the anguish of being represented by a silver spoon with a crayon mind . Posted by Confederate Yankee at January 21, 2009 07:39 PM Comments Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Remember personal info? Yes No Comments:

Kennedy Ends Senate Bid
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — ... Paterson to say her "concerns about Senator Edward M. Kennedy's deteriorating health (he was hospitalized after suffering a seizure during President Obama's inaugural lunch on Tuesday) 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 a 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. ...

Caroline Kennedy Reportedly Backs Out
Swampland — ... Both the New York Post and New York Times are reporting this evening that Caroline Kennedy has told New York Governor David Paterson that she does not want to be considered to fill the now-vacant seat of Hillary Clinton in the United States Senate. The news is a startling development, coming as it does within hours of Clinton's confirmation as Secretary of State and her resulting resignation from the Senate. The New York Times reports that Caroline Kennedy's concern for her uncle's health prompted the decision. Senator Ted Kennedy, who is suffering from ...

Caroline Kennedy Drops Out
Blue Crab Boulevard — ... In a surprise move, Caroline Kennedy has suddenly withdrawn her name from contention for Hillary Clinton’s former Senate seat. The New York Post is very surprised. Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today. The 51-year-old Camelot daughter’s decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton’s seat, as she departs after getting confirmed as President Obama’s Secretary of State today. The surprise decision leaves a crowded field of about 15 people, mostly elected officials, vying ...

Caroline Kennedy Withdraws From Senate Bid After Learning She’s A Reject
Pat Dollard | Young Americans — Uhhm, er, ooh, eeeh, ah, you guys, uhmm…and like that NY Post: Caroline Kennedy tonight withdrew her name from consideration to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate after learning that Gov. David Paterson wasn’t going to choose her, The Post has learned. Kennedy’s decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton’s now-vacant seat, as she departs after getting confirmed today as President Obama’s Secretary of State. Sources said the reason Paterson had decided ...

It's Caroline! Or Not...
JustOneMinute — ... was that Caroline Kennedy had the NY Senate appointment in the bag.  But that was soo like, yesterday.  Twice over.  The latest from the Post - Caroline has withdrawn from the field: Kennedy's decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton's now-vacant seat, as she departs after getting confirmed today as President Obama's Secretary of State. We will see what the morrow brings.  Hard to believe that with Obama in her corner along with major pols from across the nation and her Uncle Ted in the hospital that NY Governor David Paterson would be ...

Wanted: Senator for New York
Taylor Marsh — BY TAYLOR MARSH According to The New York Post, also announced by other news organizations. The report goes for the bone: ...

Caroline, You Know, Dropped Out Because Paterson Wasn’t Going To Appoint Her, Anyway
Wonkette » top — When this BREAKING NEWS broke 40 minutes ago, Caroline Kennedy was dropping out of the whole “You know, I am famous, politically, so anoint me senator” deal for “personal reasons.” Ha, and now it turns out (according to the New York Post, which is apparently correct) the “reason” was she wasn’t the “person” Paterson will choose to run out Hillary Clinton’s term in the Senate. Paterson, the blind lieutenant governor who only rose to this kingmaking ...

Amanda Carpenter: Goodbye, Caroline!
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — ... for Teddy Kennedy's health. Senator Kennedy was carried out of the Capitol on a stretcher yesterday at the inaugural luncheon because of a small seizure. He was diagnosed with brain cancer last summer. The New York Post, on the other hand, says Caroline took herself out of the running because it was appearing increasingly less likely she would be appointed to the seat by Governor Paterson. Neither paper published any on-the-record sources in their stories and based their stories on sources who would not reveal their names.

Caroline Kennedy: Pre-emptive Withdrawal
The Latest on Air America — ... not wanting the job may have a little something to do with it not being offered to her... Caroline Kennedy tonight withdrew her name from consideration to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate after learning that Gov. David Paterson wasn't going to choose her, The Post has learned. Kennedy's decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton's now-vacant seat, as she departs after getting confirmed today as President Obama's Secretary of State. More here.

Caroline's Out
The Corner on National Review Online — ... ] The New York Post: Caroline Kennedy tonight withdrew her name from consideration to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate after learning that Gov. David Paterson wasn't going to choose her, The Post has learned. Kennedy's decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton's now-vacant seat, as she departs after getting confirmed today as President Obama's Secretary of State. Sources said the reason Paterson had decided not to tap the daughter of John F. Kennedy was her poor performances in media interviews and in in private sessions with various ...

Carol Platt Liebau: More on Caroline
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — As Amanda notes below, there are conflicting accounts about why Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn her bid to become the next US Senator from New York. My instinct is that the NY Post story is closer to the truth than ...

Caroline Is Out In Out In?
TPM Election Central — ... Earlier tonight it was reported that Caroline Kennedy had withdrawn her bid to be appointed by Gov. David Paterson, first from the New York Post, then picked up again by the ...

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/21/2009
Gates of Vienna — ... Caroline Kennedy Ends Senate Seat Bid Makes Decision After Learning She Wasn’t Going to be Picked as Senator Caroline Kennedy tonight withdrew her name from consideration to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate after learning that Gov. David Paterson wasn’t going to choose her, The Post has learned. Kennedy’s decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton’s now-vacant seat, as she departs after getting confirmed today as President Obama’s Secretary of ...

Princess Caroline Still In The Running For NY's Vacant Senate Seat?
Ace of Spades HQ — ... said, speaking to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak for Kennedy. Earlier in the day, The New York Times and New York Post reported that Kennedy had ended her monthlong bid to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton, who was confirmed as secretary of state. MSNBC also reported that a person close to Kennedy denied that she was out of the running. As of now, the NY Post which broke the news of Kennedy's supposed withdrawal still has that story up . Allah wonders if ...

Caroline Kennedy Opts For Private Life
California Conservative — ... According to this NY Post article, Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn her name from consideration for Hillary’s Senate seat: ...

No More Mister Nice Blog — ... The New York Post said last night that the withdrawal was Kennedy's face-saving reaction to Paterson's decision not to choose her. ...

A Third Explanation For Kennedy Withdrawal
News — ... had reported that she was withdrawing because of Sen. Kennedy's health, while the New York Post suggested that she left the race because Gov. David Paterson (D-N.Y.) wasn't going to appoint her to the vacant Senate seat. Kennedy herself has done little to clarify why she left the race aside. After ...

Report: Caroline was never in contention because of tax, nanny, family issues
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... into picking her. 6. She found out Paterson wasn’t going to pick her and wanted to get the drop on him. 7. She “became aware of a ...

Tax and Housekeeper Problems Derail Caroline Kennedy’s Senate Appointment
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog — ... as Allah puts it a clusterfark of spin occurred. 1. She was worried about Teddy. 2. She was pushed out by Teddy because he wants his wife to inherit his own Senate seat and was worried about Kennedy overload. 3. She didn’t want to disrupt her family by moving to D.C. 4. She decided she never really wanted it. 5. She felt guilty that Paterson was being strong-armed into picking her. 6. She found out Paterson wasn’t going to pick her and wanted to get the drop on him. 7. She “became aware of a ...