Clinton’s Replacement
by Forrest Dunbar on January 23, 2009 in Features
Well, it didn’t end up being any of the people predicted here. But it also isn’t a member of a dynasty like the Cuomo’s or the Kennedy’s.
Paterson has chosen Kirsten Gillibrand, a Blue Dog Democrat from upstate New York. Her biography and voting records can be found here and here.
Some points of interest:
-she is staunchly pro-gun
-she opposed the financial bailout
-she is connected (though thankfully not related) to Andrew Cuomo through her work during the Clinton Administration
-Final thought: doesn’t she look a bit like a younger Hillary Clinton? And if she defeats Guiliani (or another challenger) in 2010, couldn’t a bright, moderate woman like Gillibrand have a serious nation future?
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“But it also isn’t a member of a dynasty like the Cuomo’s or the Kennedy’s.”
Amen to that! Political dynasties should be banned. Besides, Gillibrand seems like a much better choice for this seat than Kennedy. I got the impression that Caroline Kennedy wasn’t very enthusiastic about taking on the job, or at least was nervous about the scrutiny she would have to endure if she chose to pursue it.
Thankfully, Paterson showed some clarity of thought in looking elsewhere for a qualified, moderate person to take over this seat.
She sounds more like a Republican then a Democratic congress person though.
Just found a picture on the Clinton/Gillibrand appearance similarity:
http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/000gillibrand.jpg
This woman represents everything Democrats stand for and is certainly the Poster Child for the NRA. With all of the talented people that Patterson had to pick from, he has chosen the least likely person he could have picked for the U.S. Senate. What was he thinking?