nypost.com - 1/1/2009
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Last updated: 2:09 am January 2, 2009 Posted: 1:32 am January 2, 2009 ALBANY - Gov. Paterson yesterday roundly rejected the idea of appointing a caretaker to fill Hillary Rodham Clinton 's soon-to-be vacant Senate seat - all but ruling out the prospect that an elder statesman, like former ...
google.com - 12/31/2008
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NY Democratic advisers talk up 'caretaker' senator By
MICHAEL GORMLEY 1 hour ago ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Sen.
Bill Clinton? Sen. Mario Cuomo? Don't completely rule it out. The former president and the former New York governor are among several boldface ...
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The Associated Press: NY Democratic advisers talk up ...
wcbstv.com - 1/1/2009
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NEW YORK (CBS/AP) ― Sen. Bill Clinton? Don't
completely rule it out. The former president is among
several boldface names being touted as possible "caretakers" for New York's Senate seat -- people who would serve until the 2010 elections but ...
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NY Democratic Advisers Talk Up `Caretaker' Senator; ...
nydailynews.com - 1/2/2009
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Paterson: No 'caretaker' for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat
BY GLENN BLAIN and KENNETH LOVETT DAILY NEWS ALBANY
BUREAU Updated Friday, January 2nd 2009, 1:25 AM ALBANY - Gov. Paterson won't appoint a "caretaker" senator to replace Hillary Clinton , he ...
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Paterson: No 'caretaker' for Hillary ...
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Paterson Opposes Senate Caretaker
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... An interim appointment had gained traction among Paterson's advisers in recent days but he roundly rejected the idea.
"It would cause New York to lose seniority, and in the United States Senate, the most effective senators are the ones that have seniority. So, I'm hoping that the person I select wins a primary." ...
Caretakers Need Not Apply
Hotline On Call Part Deux —
... Paterson "drew his biggest laughs" when he greeted a family from upstate Delmar, David and Jennifer Spore and their daughter, Caroline. ...
Election Central Morning Roundup
TPM Election Central —
... New York Gov. David Paterson says he will not appoint a caretaker to Hillary Clinton's Senate seat because this would deprive the state of two years to build up seniority. Paterson also had some tough words for people telling him who to appoint: "I am amazed by the willingness of my colleagues, who know this is a difficult decision, to comment on it so much. I'm not saying they shouldn't. I'm just amazed by it." ...
No placeholder in New York
Ben Smith's Blog —
In case you missed it, Paterson put the kibosh on the Bill Clinton/Mario Cuomo talk yesterday.
AP: Paterson close to picking Caroline
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... in less than a week. Camelot truly is a magical place. So much for the caretaker option, which would have cost New York seniority . All that’s left to do now is wait for the announcement, hoping against hope that it comes on the same day Stuart Smalley’s declared the winner in Minnesota and Democrats inevitably cave to Blago by admitting Burris to the Senate. No sense in spreading our national embarrassment out over a few weeks. Let’s choke it all down in one gulp.
NY-Sen: Sources Say It's Caroline, Paterson Demurs
Daily Kos —
... said "It ain't nothin' till I calls it." The quote recalls a statement once made by legendary baseball umpire Bill Klem. This does not, of course, mean that Paterson is not leaning toward Kennedy - for all anyone knows, he may have already decided on Kennedy or someone else. Paterson has repeatedly said he will make no announcements until Sen. Clinton is confirmed as Secretary of State, and he has yet to make any. Well, except this: he's not very big on the idea of appointing a caretaker Senator, such as former Governor Mario ...
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yglesias.thinkprogress.org 1/1/2009 — Looks like David Patterson may just kick the can down the road:
Sen. Bill Clinton? Sen. Mario Cuomo? Don’t completely rule it out. The former president and the former New York governor are among several boldface names being touted as possible ...
PATERSON: I'M STAYING RIGHT HERE - New York Post
nypost.com 11/22/2008 — Posted: 4:45 am November 17, 2008 ALBANY - Gov. Paterson will not appoint himself New York's new senator if Hillary Rodham Clinton becomes Barack Obama's secretary of state, The Post has learned. Paterson told friends over the weekend that he wants ...
Paterson talks Senate
politico.com 12/2/2008 — New York Gov. David Paterson joked with Barack Obama about the open Senate seat at the National Governors Association meeting that just ended in Philadelphia, Paterson told Politico.
"What he said to me was, 'I’m sure I made your life ...
David Paterson News - The New York Times
topics.nytimes.com 12/4/2008 — Mr. Paterson explained the decision in terms of the few lieutenant governors who had been given a real role, saying he wanted to be an "extension'' of Mr. Spitzer. Others close to him spoke of the enviable position he would be in if there was a chance ...
Paterson to announce Senate pick today - The Business Review (Albany):
bizjournals.com 1/23/2009 — At noon today, Gov. David Paterson will make a long-anticipated announcement about who will fill New York s vacant seat in the U.S. Senate. Paterson and the winning candidate will appear at a press conference in Albany. Check albany.bizjournals.com ...
SENATE PICK WON'T BE RUSH JOB: GOV - New York Post
nypost.com 12/26/2008 — AP Last updated: 3:16 am December 26, 2008 Posted: 2:13 am December 26, 2008 Gov. Paterson said yesterday that those urging a hurried choice of a replacement for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton will not rush his selection. "Many of those who are calling ...
Paterson will choose 'right after inauguration'
politico.com 1/16/2009 — New York Governor David Paterson said this morning he would name a replacement for Hillary Clinton "right after the inuaguration," and hinted that he was still considering lower-profile prospects than Caroline Kennedy and Andrew Cuomo.
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PATERSON LYIN' KING OF STATE
nypost.com 1/27/2009 — ALBANY - Gov. Paterson yesterday insisted he had no idea who did the slime job on Caroline Kennedy - although the source of the information is about as close to him during the day as his wife is at night. He's a liar. The person responsible...
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