Posted on 01/01/2009 3:33:26 PM PST by NCDragon
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Despite early reservations, New York state's most powerful legislative leader now says he'll support Caroline Kennedy for the U.S. Senate if the governor names her to the seat expected to be vacated by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver told the New York Post he's rethinking his views on Kennedy because he feels Gov. David Paterson will soon pick her to replace Clinton, President-elect Barack Obama's choice as secretary of state.
If she is Paterson's choice, the Democratic lawmaker said he will "work strenuously for her election," the Post reported Thursday.
Two people close to Paterson told The Associated Press they believe the daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy will be Paterson's choice. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak on the matter.
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Its really quite simple. Caroline is clean and an outsider with a sincere heart in saving the world. OTOH, Palin is clings to her guns, small town values, and religion. According to the NY Times, that is a mark of stupidity.
What a joke this woman is. In a state full of liberal democrats, this is the best they could do?
Someone should watch his bank accounts.
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