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politico.com - 1/16/2009
Paterson will choose 'right after inauguration'
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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. Paterson told WFAN's Boomer and Carton he'd ...

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Kennedy Is Said to Withdraw Senate Bid
nytimes.com - 1/22/2009
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

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CAROLINE KENNEDY ENDS SENATE SEAT BID - New York Post
nypost.com - 1/21/2009
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

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CAROLINE THE 'CERTAIN' PICK FOR DAVE: RIVALS
nypost.com - 1/19/2009
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 Will Announce Hillary's Replacement Soon
The Latest on Air America — Governor David Paterson announced he will select the replacement for Hillary Clinton after the announcement. Politico has more: New York Governor David Paterson said this morning he would name a replacement for Hillary Clinton "right after the inauguration," and hinted that he was still considering lower-profile prospects than Caroline Kennedy and Andrew Cuomo. Paterson told WFAN's Boomer and Carton he'd postponed the appointment, which had been rumored to be coming this weekend, out of respect for Clinton and Obama. "I ...

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