Report: Caroline Kennedy Ends Bid for Senate
The New York Post reports that the daughter of former President Kennedy told New York Gov. David Paterson she is withdrawing her name for "personal reasons."
FOXNews.com - Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned.
Kennedy cited "personal reasons," according to sources.
Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today.
The 51-year-old Camelot daughter's decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton's seat, as she departs after getting confirmed as President Obama's Secretary of State today.
The surprise decision leaves a crowded field of about 15 people, mostly elected officials, vying to replace Clinton -- including Long Island Rep. Steve Israel, Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, upstate Rep. Kirstin Gillibrand and Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
Hillary Clinton confirmed as secretary of state
CBC News - January 21, 2009
Hillary Clinton was confirmed on Wednesday as the new U.S. secretary of state, a day after hitting a temporary snag. The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly endorsed Clinton in a 94-2 rollcall vote late in the afternoon. Clinton's confirmation was held up Tuesday when Republican John Cornyn of Texas objected to a unanimous voice vote in her case. Continues here...
The New York Post reports that the daughter of former President Kennedy told New York Gov. David Paterson she is withdrawing her name for "personal reasons."
FOXNews.com - Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Caroline Kennedy has told Gov. David Paterson that she is withdrawing her name from consideration to replace outgoing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate, The Post has learned.
Kennedy cited "personal reasons," according to sources.
Her stunning move comes as sources revealed that Paterson had intended to appoint her to the now-vacant seat today.
The 51-year-old Camelot daughter's decision removes the highest-profile name in the ring to step into Clinton's seat, as she departs after getting confirmed as President Obama's Secretary of State today.
The surprise decision leaves a crowded field of about 15 people, mostly elected officials, vying to replace Clinton -- including Long Island Rep. Steve Israel, Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, upstate Rep. Kirstin Gillibrand and Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
Hillary Clinton confirmed as secretary of state
CBC News - January 21, 2009
Hillary Clinton was confirmed on Wednesday as the new U.S. secretary of state, a day after hitting a temporary snag. The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly endorsed Clinton in a 94-2 rollcall vote late in the afternoon. Clinton's confirmation was held up Tuesday when Republican John Cornyn of Texas objected to a unanimous voice vote in her case. Continues here...
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