Comments on: Who will replace Hillary Clinton as New York senator? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Theresa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2134451 Theresa Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:35:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2134451 B.Clinton needs to stay away from the Senate. Kennedy will be an honorable replacement. We need more qualified women in the Senate - B.Clinton needs to stay away from the Senate. Kennedy will be an honorable replacement. We need more qualified women in the Senate -

]]> By: jojo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133880 jojo Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:11:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133880 I AGREE 100%. BECCA. I AGREE 100%. BECCA.

]]> By: Andrew Johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133867 Andrew Johnson Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:10:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133867 Andrew Johnson was another president who went to Capitol Hill after the Presidency. He served as a Senator from Tennessee for a few months after his Presidential term was over. Andrew Johnson was another president who went to Capitol Hill after the Presidency. He served as a Senator from Tennessee for a few months after his Presidential term was over.

]]> By: Bruce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133835 Bruce Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:04:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133835 How about Mike Huckabee? New York seems to love senators from out of state. This would be two in a row from Arkansas!! How about Mike Huckabee? New York seems to love senators from out of state. This would be two in a row from Arkansas!!

]]> By: Born In The USA! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133834 Born In The USA! Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:04:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133834 Have we ever had an ex president become a senator??? Hmmmm I'm not sure that will be a good idea. Bill should continue his international charity work. He's helping a lotta people through that. Have we ever had an ex president become a senator??? Hmmmm I'm not sure that will be a good idea. Bill should continue his international charity work. He's helping a lotta people through that.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133829 Steve Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:03:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133829 I'm not a huge fan of Bill, but I think he'd do well as a special peace envoy to the Middle East.. And RFK Jr. should be made head of the EPA; it's time we had a hardcore environmentalist in that job. Maybe Cuomo or Caroline? I'm not a huge fan of Bill, but I think he'd do well as a special peace envoy to the Middle East.. And RFK Jr. should be made head of the EPA; it's time we had a hardcore environmentalist in that job.

Maybe Cuomo or Caroline?

]]> By: James Newman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133799 James Newman Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:58:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133799 I hope the Governor appoints Caroline Kennedy to the upcoming Vacant Senate Seat and NOT her cousin. Her cousin carries too much baggage with him, in his persuit to free his cousin, Michael Skakel, from prison on a murder conviction of Martha Moxley. Caroline Kennedy would evoke pleasant memories of the Kennedy family. For RFK jr. to be appointed would bring back the dark underbelly of Camelot. I hope the Governor appoints Caroline Kennedy to the upcoming Vacant Senate Seat and NOT her cousin.

Her cousin carries too much baggage with him, in his persuit to free his cousin, Michael Skakel, from prison on a murder conviction of Martha Moxley.

Caroline Kennedy would evoke pleasant memories of the Kennedy family. For RFK jr. to be appointed would bring back the dark underbelly of Camelot.

]]> By: Ia Guy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133787 Ia Guy Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:55:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133787 @John December 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET If Bill Clinton becomes a Senator, you can throw the "change" campaign slogan out the window as that is all it will amount to - a failed campign slogan to get votes. It's bad enough the Secretary of State spot has been handed out as a political "thank you" but do we need to keep scratching the Clinton's backs??? ------------------- I have to tell ya that I was very skeptical of Obama's message of Change but he's proving to me that he is indead a man of Change! He promised a different kind of politics; a step away from Washington insiders and yet he's filled his cabinet with Clinton's administration. Whew!! I don't know about you, but I'm sure glad he changed his mind! Go Clintons!! Change things back to the way they were!! @John December 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

If Bill Clinton becomes a Senator, you can throw the "change" campaign slogan out the window as that is all it will amount to – a failed campign slogan to get votes. It's bad enough the Secretary of State spot has been handed out as a political "thank you" but do we need to keep scratching the Clinton's backs???
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I have to tell ya that I was very skeptical of Obama's message of Change but he's proving to me that he is indead a man of Change!

He promised a different kind of politics; a step away from Washington insiders and yet he's filled his cabinet with Clinton's administration. Whew!! I don't know about you, but I'm sure glad he changed his mind! Go Clintons!! Change things back to the way they were!!

]]> By: Ia Guy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133766 Ia Guy Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:52:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133766 Bill Clinton as a senator? Reid and Pelosi are changing their Depends as we speak... Bill Clinton as a senator? Reid and Pelosi are changing their Depends as we speak...

]]> By: James Newman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133755 James Newman Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:50:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133755 Dear Mr. Steinhauser In your story you said that Bill Clinton would be the second president to serve in the Senate after leaving the White House, if the NY governor appoints him. Actually, he'd be the third president to do so. You mentioned John Q. Adams, but President Andrew Johnson also returned to the US Senate after leaving the White House. Jim Newman Dear Mr. Steinhauser

In your story you said that Bill Clinton would be the second president to serve in the Senate after leaving the White House, if the NY governor appoints him.

Actually, he'd be the third president to do so. You mentioned John Q. Adams, but President Andrew Johnson also returned to the US Senate after leaving the White House.

Jim Newman

]]> By: elsie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133754 elsie Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:50:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133754 Billy, Peter King?? You must be kidding right? Isn't he the man who said in 2000 in Florida.... something like...It doesn't matter how many voted, only who counts the votes? Billy, Peter King?? You must be kidding right? Isn't he the man who said in 2000 in Florida.... something like...It doesn't matter how many voted, only who counts the votes?

]]> By: Peter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133750 Peter Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:49:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133750 If we have another Kennedy or Clinton near the White House I wont be too happy. The SoS Clinton idea bothers me....She didnt want to meet with Iran and Cuba, how is she supposed to oversee that stuff? I see a SoS Richardson at some point in late 2009 or early 2010 If we have another Kennedy or Clinton near the White House I wont be too happy. The SoS Clinton idea bothers me....She didnt want to meet with Iran and Cuba, how is she supposed to oversee that stuff? I see a SoS Richardson at some point in late 2009 or early 2010

]]> By: Georgia for Martin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133731 Georgia for Martin Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:47:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133731 I hope it Caroline Kennedy or Bill Clinton but my first choice is Caroline Kennedy I hope it Caroline Kennedy or Bill Clinton
but my first choice is Caroline Kennedy

]]> By: Upstate Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133716 Upstate Rob Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:44:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133716 Kirsten Gillibrand. She might be just the choice Patterson is seeking. Kirsten Gillibrand. She might be just the choice Patterson is seeking.

]]> By: elsie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133709 elsie Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:43:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133709 Where did this stupid story come from Paul, the comment a blogger made over at Think Progress? Where did this stupid story come from Paul, the comment a blogger made over at Think Progress?

]]> By: Eric P http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133696 Eric P Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:41:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133696 Run Interns, Run!! Run Interns, Run!!

]]> By: Tiff of lithia springs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133694 Tiff of lithia springs Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:41:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133694 WHO EVER THE GOV. OF NEW YORK PICKS!! AND I THINK BILL WANTS TO DO WHAT BILL WANTS TO DO. NO MORE ELECTED POSITIONS FOR PEET SAKES. WHO EVER THE GOV. OF NEW YORK PICKS!!

AND I THINK BILL WANTS TO DO WHAT BILL WANTS TO DO. NO MORE ELECTED POSITIONS FOR PEET SAKES.

]]> By: Sean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133656 Sean Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:35:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133656 How bout me! How bout me!

]]> By: Otto http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133648 Otto Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:34:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133648 I vote for her daughter Chelsea! Yeah...there you go!!! I vote for her daughter Chelsea! Yeah...there you go!!!

]]> By: knormb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133639 knormb Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:33:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133639 Stephon Marbury needs a new career. Stephon Marbury needs a new career.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133637 John Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:32:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133637 If Bill Clinton becomes a Senator, you can throw the "change" campaign slogan out the window as that is all it will amount to - a failed campign slogan to get votes. It's bad enough the Secretary of State spot has been handed out as a political "thank you" but do we need to keep scratching the Clinton's backs??? If Bill Clinton becomes a Senator, you can throw the "change" campaign slogan out the window as that is all it will amount to – a failed campign slogan to get votes. It's bad enough the Secretary of State spot has been handed out as a political "thank you" but do we need to keep scratching the Clinton's backs???

]]> By: Kathy in Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133616 Kathy in Florida Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:30:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133616 Bill Clinton for Senator of New York Bill Clinton for Senator of New York

]]> By: Mac in Denver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133613 Mac in Denver Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:30:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133613 I think any Republican would make things interesting - - - I think any Republican would make things interesting – - -

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133601 Pete Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:28:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133601 Becca, CNN didn't take journalism 101. That's why they ran a video today of an Indian boy who lost his entire family to the terrorists over the weekend. The story headline was something to the effect that he didn't even know he lost his family yet. But that didn't stop CNN from sensationalizing the story. Reporters don't have a written code of ethics that they follow, unlike almost all other professionals. That way, no one can hold them accountable. Just look at the differences between how they treated Obama and everyone else during the elections. Becca, CNN didn't take journalism 101. That's why they ran a video today of an Indian boy who lost his entire family to the terrorists over the weekend. The story headline was something to the effect that he didn't even know he lost his family yet. But that didn't stop CNN from sensationalizing the story.

Reporters don't have a written code of ethics that they follow, unlike almost all other professionals. That way, no one can hold them accountable. Just look at the differences between how they treated Obama and everyone else during the elections.

]]> By: bill.smith@me.com http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133591 bill.smith@me.com Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:28:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133591 How about Chelsea Clinton How about Chelsea Clinton

]]> By: DrMan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133573 DrMan Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:26:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133573 Isn't there some janitorial position Obama could offer Schumer? Then we could be rid of both of them. Isn't there some janitorial position Obama could offer Schumer? Then we could be rid of both of them.

]]> By: Soccer Nana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133566 Soccer Nana Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:25:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133566 This should be interesting. This should be interesting.

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133565 Pete Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:25:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133565 As a junior senator, Bill would get one of those out-of-the-way senate offices, which would be helpful to keep his late night visitors when Hillary is out saving the world anonomous :) As a junior senator, Bill would get one of those out-of-the-way senate offices, which would be helpful to keep his late night visitors when Hillary is out saving the world anonomous :)

]]> By: Ian from VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133554 Ian from VA Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:23:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133554 Check your facts...the first president to be impeached, Andrew Johnson, was the second former president to serve on the Hill. Check your facts...the first president to be impeached, Andrew Johnson, was the second former president to serve on the Hill.

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133552 Pete Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:23:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133552 Oh please send Bill Clinton Harry Reid's way, they are two peas in a pod. Oh please send Bill Clinton Harry Reid's way, they are two peas in a pod.

]]> By: OBAMA GIRL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133550 OBAMA GIRL Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:23:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133550 Caroline Kennedy! Caroline Kennedy!

]]> By: hairman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133542 hairman Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:22:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133542 Lets give New York to Canada! Lets give New York to Canada!

]]> By: Nick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133536 Nick Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:22:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133536 Bill de Blasio please. Bill de Blasio please.

]]> By: JTR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133529 JTR Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:21:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133529 Actually, Bill Clinton would be the third former President, not the second, to return to Capitol Hill. Andrew Johnson was elected a Senator from Tennessee in 1875 after leaving the White House in 1869. Actually, Bill Clinton would be the third former President, not the second, to return to Capitol Hill. Andrew Johnson was elected a Senator from Tennessee in 1875 after leaving the White House in 1869.

]]> By: Tyrone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133483 Tyrone Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:16:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133483 It will be Nita Lowey, Congresswoman NY 18th District. She appeared with Chuck Schumer when he spoke to MasterCard employees last week. She represents Westchester Country and was supposedly asked to step aside back when Hillary first ran, for party unitty sake. It will be her turn to step into the spotlight now with all the work she has done in her current role. It will be Nita Lowey, Congresswoman NY 18th District. She appeared with Chuck Schumer when he spoke to MasterCard employees last week. She represents Westchester Country and was supposedly asked to step aside back when Hillary first ran, for party unitty sake. It will be her turn to step into the spotlight now with all the work she has done in her current role.

]]> By: Miller http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133475 Miller Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:15:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133475 I love CNN, but this is a bit presumptuous, isn't it? Who "mentioned" Bill Clinton as a possibly candidate? Does this "mention" mean that he's actually under consideration? Any number of political insiders could "mention" a number of candidates. Does this mean that any of them will actually be on the short list of those who have declared interest in the position? Besides, why would Bill want to be a Senator? Let's start there. I love CNN, but this is a bit presumptuous, isn't it? Who "mentioned" Bill Clinton as a possibly candidate? Does this "mention" mean that he's actually under consideration? Any number of political insiders could "mention" a number of candidates. Does this mean that any of them will actually be on the short list of those who have declared interest in the position?

Besides, why would Bill want to be a Senator? Let's start there.

]]> By: Terry in Tulsa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133463 Terry in Tulsa Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:13:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133463 You are incorrect regarding former presidents going to Congress. Yes, John Quincy Adams served in the House of Representatives after his presidency, but President Andrew Johnson - the only other president impeached - was elected to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee by the Tennessee legislature in 1875. You are incorrect regarding former presidents going to Congress. Yes, John Quincy Adams served in the House of Representatives after his presidency, but President Andrew Johnson – the only other president impeached – was elected to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee by the Tennessee legislature in 1875.

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133452 Eric Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:12:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133452 Mayor Bloomberg. He gets some domestic/international experience before becoming President in 2016. Mayor Bloomberg. He gets some domestic/international experience before becoming President in 2016.

]]> By: Ia Guy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133450 Ia Guy Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:12:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133450 @becca ------------------- Well put! @becca

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Well put!

]]> By: Georgia Gal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133448 Georgia Gal Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:11:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133448 I love Bill, but please for the love of pete, let's not put him in the U.S. Senate. Out of those mentioned I'd say either Andrew Cuomo or Caroline Kennedy. I love Bill, but please for the love of pete, let's not put him in the U.S. Senate.

Out of those mentioned I'd say either Andrew Cuomo or Caroline Kennedy.

]]> By: C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133441 C Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:10:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133441 Bill Clinton would be an amazing senator. Bill Clinton would be an amazing senator.

]]> By: Corey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133437 Corey Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:10:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133437 I like Mayor Brown in Buffalo but that's neither here nor there since it's going to be some time before Hillary Rodham Clinton gets confirmed by senate foreign relations committee and guessing she won't resign until after that. I don't like how much weight is being giving to identity politics though. You'll have a public servant who reflects all your values and concerns. Even if my twin, heck if I myself, were appointed, I still disagree with policy issues. I like Mayor Brown in Buffalo but that's neither here nor there since it's going to be some time before Hillary Rodham Clinton gets confirmed by senate foreign relations committee and guessing she won't resign until after that.

I don't like how much weight is being giving to identity politics though. You'll have a public servant who reflects all your values and concerns. Even if my twin, heck if I myself, were appointed, I still disagree with policy issues.

]]> By: Billy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133385 Billy Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:04:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133385 Peter King! Peter King!

]]> By: Billy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133382 Billy Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:04:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133382 Peter T. King NY -3 Peter T. King NY -3

]]> By: Robert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133376 Robert Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:04:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133376 Caroline Kennedy, a big name, a political outsider, a woman. It would make headlines. Caroline Kennedy, a big name, a political outsider, a woman. It would make headlines.

]]> By: Brian, New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133371 Brian, New York Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:03:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133371 Bill Clinton would get my vote. Bill Clinton would get my vote.

]]> By: Rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133350 Rich Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:00:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133350 As a life long New Yorker, if I were Gov. Patterson I would take a page from the Obama book and choose Andrew Cuomo. Everyone here in the state KNOWS he wants to run for Governor when Patterson's term comes to an end. Eliminate one good candidate by appointing him Senator. As a life long New Yorker, if I were Gov. Patterson I would take a page from the Obama book and choose Andrew Cuomo. Everyone here in the state KNOWS he wants to run for Governor when Patterson's term comes to an end. Eliminate one good candidate by appointing him Senator.

]]> By: Stuart http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133329 Stuart Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:59:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133329 Hmmm... an appointee appointing an appointee. Why not democratize things and agree to appoint whoever the voters choose in a state-sponsored special election? Hmmm... an appointee appointing an appointee. Why not democratize things and agree to appoint whoever the voters choose in a state-sponsored special election?

]]> By: Alexander http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133324 Alexander Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:58:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133324 Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY-20) is both a woman and from upstate. She has been an outstanding Congresswoman and was just re-elected by an overwhelming majority. She would be an excellent replacement for Hillary. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY-20) is both a woman and from upstate. She has been an outstanding Congresswoman and was just re-elected by an overwhelming majority. She would be an excellent replacement for Hillary.

]]> By: JC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/01/who-will-replace-hillary-clinton-as-new-york-senator/#comment-2133318 JC Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:57:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31606#comment-2133318 Oh please, can you imagine the scandal that Bill Clinton would bring with him from NY to the already scandal-ridden history of Congress? I think he did enough damage in his day on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue. If Paterson has any sense, he won't give Bill the chance. Oh please, can you imagine the scandal that Bill Clinton would bring with him from NY to the already scandal-ridden history of Congress? I think he did enough damage in his day on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue. If Paterson has any sense, he won't give Bill the chance.

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