Friday, January 23, 2009

No Caroline--instead, it's Kirsten, and...

...some Democrats aren't happy:

"New York Gov. David Paterson has named Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate, narrowing to one the crowded field of candidates that had been vying for the appointment....But some New York City Democrats are skeptical of Gillibrand, who voted against the financial rescue package last fall. And the National Rifle Association has endorsed Gillibrand -- another cause for concern among some Democrats. Democratic New York Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has already reportedly said she would challenge Gillibrand, 42, in the next primary."

Hmmm--so Democrats are now embracing Roland Burris, appointed to the Senate by a crook whom no one trusts. But some have problems with Ms. Gillibrand. Wow--solid thinking there.