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firstread.msnbc.msn.com - 12/16/2008
Reid makes pitch for Kennedy
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From NBC's Domenico Montanaro and Mark MurraySenate Majority Leader Harry Reid is recommending Caroline Kennedy for the seat to-be vacated by Hillary Clinton in New York once she is named Secretary of State, First Read has learned. The Nevada senator called New York Gov. David Paterson last week to voice support for Kennedy to replace Clinton. (Hat tip to The Washington Post's Cillizza.) And here's what Reid told Nevada political journalist Jon Ralston: REID: “She's 52 years old. I've spoken...( ...
politico.com - 12/16/2008
Clinton chides supporters on Kennedy
— politico.com — Hillary Clinton has told her supporters not to impede Caroline Kennedy's path to the U.S. Senate on... her behalf, a person familiar with replacement discussions said. The move clears a major obstacle between Kennedy and the seat. Prominent Clinton ... (more) Clinton chides supporters on Kennedy

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nypost.com - 12/16/2008
KENNEDY FOR THE SENATE - New York Post
— nypost.com — Last updated: 3:53 am December 16, 2008 Posted: 2:57 am December 16, 2008 Caroline Kennedy has made... it official: She wants to be appointed to the US Senate seat that Hillary Clinton presently will vacate. Gov. Paterson would be well-advised to select ... (more) KENNEDY FOR THE SENATE - New York Post

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suntimes.com - 12/13/2008
Our Sen. Kennedy? Tipsville . . . :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Michael Sneed
— suntimes.com — Our Sen. Kennedy? Tipsville . . . Is Chris Kennedy, the son of the late, great U.S.... Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, a possible entrant on the list to fill Presidentelect Barack Obama's Senate seat? To wit: Sneed hears Kennedy's name has been wafted into the ... (more) Our Sen. Kennedy? Tipsville . . . :: CHICAGO ...

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Reid Pushing Kennedy for Senate Seat
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is recommending Caroline Kennedy for the seat to-be vacated by Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) once she is named Secretary of State, First Read has learned. ...

Reid Pushing Kennedy for Senate Seat
The Hollywood Liberal — ... Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is recommending Caroline Kennedy for the seat to-be vacated by Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) once she is named Secretary of State, First Read has learned. Reid also spoke with Nevada political journalist Jon Ralston: REID: “She’s 52 years old. I’ve spoken to her. She was part of a vetting process for vice presidential choices for Obama. She’s lived in government and politics her whole life. I think it would be a tremendous thing. … We have a lot of stars from New York. Bobby Kennedy. Hillary Clinton. I think Caroline Kennedy would be ...

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