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For New York's Kennedy, a Choice Seat Awaits
A plum spot is being held open -- by the chairwoman of the Energy and Public Works Committee -- in the hopes that Ms. Kennedy will be appointed.
Kennedy Is Said to Withdraw Senate Bid
Kennedy Is Said to Withdraw Senate Bid
nytimes.com — Caroline Kennedy told Gov. David Paterson that she no longer wanted to be considered for the New... York Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to a person who was told of her decision. > (more) Kennedy Is Said to Withdraw Senate Bid
CAROLINE KENNEDY ENDS SENATE SEAT BID  - New York Post
CAROLINE KENNEDY ENDS SENATE SEAT BID - New York Post
nypost.com — By FREDRIC U. DICKER IN ALBANY and MAGGIE HABERMAN IN N.Y. \ Last updated: 7:18 pm January... 21, 2009 Posted: 6:43 pm January 21, 2009 Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing ... (more) CAROLINE KENNEDY ENDS SENATE SEAT BID - New York Post
CAROLINE THE 'CERTAIN' PICK FOR DAVE: RIVALS
CAROLINE THE 'CERTAIN' PICK FOR DAVE: RIVALS
nypost.com — DESPITE claims that he's still undecided, Gov. Paterson is "certain" to pick Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary... Rodham Clinton in the US Senate, several unhappy contenders for the job have told friends and associates in recent days. The... (more) CAROLINE THE 'CERTAIN' PICK FOR DAVE: RIVALS
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Paterson Pick Might Come Before Inauguration
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... The governor hints Wednesday that he might not wait until next week to name Clinton's replacement. "I'm at the point right now where it appears that Senator Clinton is going to - as I expected she would - float right through her confirmation. So now, I see the duty to act." Plus: Environment and Public Works Chair Sen. Boxer says she "has a plum" committee assignment "waiting" for Caroline Kennedy.       ...

Election Central Morning Roundup
TPM Election Central — ... The New York Times reports that Barbara Boxer, as chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, is holding Hillary Clinton's seat on the committee open just for Caroline Kennedy, should she be appointed. "I would love to see Caroline Kennedy in the Senate and I would love to have her on my committee to replace Senator Clinton," said Boxer. ...

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