Kirsten Gillibrand Named to Replace Hillary Clinton as Senator
New York governor David Paterson will name House Representative Kirsten Gillibrand to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate according to published reports.
Gillibrand, elected in 2006, represents the state’s 20th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is the first Democrat to represent the district since 1978 — and the first female representative of the district.
The pick has riled up many Democrats in New York because of her positions on gun rights and the TARP bailout.
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.
Probably the smartest and safest pick Paterson could make. Gillibrand has experience, unlike Caroline Kennedy, and a proven track record as well.
Paterson will formally announce the pick sometime on Friday.
Sphere: Related ContentCaroline Kennedy Won’t Be Selected for Senate Seat
Caroline Kennedy, in an effort to save face, has removed her name from the running to be named by New York governor David Paterson to fill the empty Senate seat. The insider word among many was that Caroline would not be selected for the position.
Sources said the reason Paterson had decided not to tap the daughter of John F. Kennedy was her poor performances in media interviews and in in private sessions with various officials.
Many believe the leading candidate to take Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat is New York state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
Update: Kirsten Gillibrand Named to Replace Hillary Clinton
Sphere: Related ContentGeorge H.W. Bush Monument Vandalized in Houston
A statute of former President George H.W. Bush was vandalized with spray paint on Tuesday in Houston.
Shortly before 2pm, Houston police got a call of criminal mischief in progress at the George Bush monument on Bagby at Preston in downtown Houston. Witnesses say a man who appeared to be homeless was using paint to vandalize the monument.
The police might be able to catch the vandal if they can find a homeless man covered in yellow paint.
The man was described as having long blond hair, possibly in a ponytail, and wearing a plaid shirt. He may still have some yellow paint on him.
Reminds me of a fraternity brother in college who got busted for painting the cannon of another fraternity because he came back to the frat house drunk and covered in gold paint.
Sphere: Related ContentJuan Williams Deeply Moved by Obama Inauguration
Fox News commentator Juan Williams was emotionally moved and choked up yesterday on air while describing the benediction prayer given by Civil Rights leader Rev. Joe Lowery at the end of President Obama’s Inauguration.
Sphere: Related ContentHis voice breaking with emotion, he went on: “There are other people who might say they were there with Dr. King and suffered the indignities. But Joe Lowery really did. And for Joe Lowery today to see that son, that black boy, become president of the United States, I can’t tell you. There are some times in your life when you just think, ‘What a country! How could it be?’ I never thought that would happen. But there it was. Just thank God that Joe Lowery was there in that moment to talk about the power of silent tears.”
Obama Inauguration Start Time
The swearing in of the United States’ 44th President Barack Obama beings at 11:30am EST at the United States Capitol Building.
It will be aired on almost every channel known to humankind.
Sphere: Related ContentRivals: Caroline Kennedy Picked for NY Senate Seat
Caroline Kennedy will be the next Senator from New York according to her rivals for the spot. Other in contention for the spot believe New York governor David Paterson has already decided upon Kennedy and is just playing it out in the press, at this point, for proprieties sake.
The contenders based their conclusion on the view that Paterson, after nearly two months of indecision, would “greatly embarrass” and “entirely humiliate” Kennedy, anger her prominent political family and even offend President-elect Barack Obama by picking someone other than President John F. Kennedy’s daughter.
As for the governor’s claim to be weighing a last-minute finalist, the contenders agree with a close Paterson friend who said, “It’s clear David is just trying to play mind games with the press.”
If money can’t but you a Senate seat then being famous and having a famous last name will do the trick in New York. Patterson has still publically yet to decide on who he will tab to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Senate.
Update: Kirsten Gillibrand, Not Caroline, Selected to Replace Hillary
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Sphere: Related ContentJust How Cool is President Obama?
Many are cashing in on President Barack Obama’s “coolness factor.” Those that aren’t cashing in are chiming in as to why they think President Obama is so cool and likable.
Ebony magazine listed Obama was as one of the “Top 25 Coolest Brothers of All Time,” alongside Tupac Shakur, Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z and Marvin Gaye.
But it is not just the BET and hip-hop crowd that has gone Obama nuts! Numerous magazine covers and products of all sorts have popped up in every feasible place that someone can make a buck of off President Cool.
Cool enough to attraction millions to the Capitol; cool enough to have designers release a special line of inaugural items; and cool enough to have stars such as Beyonce, U2 and Stevie Wonder perform at a free concert to kick of the inaugural events.
At the Magic Kingdom in Disney World just this past week I saw more than one t-shirt with Obama wearing mouse ears in an ode that even Barack was as cool as Mickey Mouse himself.
He is going to have to be cool and good at the job though or people will turn on him quick with the current situation of the economy.
Sphere: Related ContentObama Set to Battle Nancy Pelosi on Tax Cuts
President Barack Obama is willing to put his foot down and show he is the boss in Washington, D.C., much to the dismay or House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Obama is standing up to Pelosi’s wish to repeal the Bush tax cuts for American’s making more than $250,000 that are set to expire in 2010.
Pelosi, who as speaker is the top figure in the House leadership, said Sunday she wants Congress to consider repealing President Bush’s tax cuts on those who make more than $250,000 well before they expire at the end of 2010. Obama had promised to repeal the tax cuts as well during the presidential campaign, but he has since backed off that pledge, signaling he would be willing to simply let them expire.
Let the infighting begin!
Sphere: Related ContentBill Richardson Pulls Out as Commerce Secretary
New Mexico governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name as Barack Obama’s Secretary of Commerce to be in the wake of a federal grand jury investigation.
A federal grand jury is investigating how a California company that contributed to Richardson’s political activities won a New Mexico state contract worth more than $1 billion. Richardson said in a statement issued by the Obama transition office that the investigation could take weeks or months but expressed confidence it will show he and his administration acted properly.
First Blago and now Richardson under grand jury investigation. It is starting to remind me of the Clinton years already! Actually don’t be surprised if the Clinton’s are behind the investigation in retaliation for Richardson supporting Obama over Hillary Clinton during the primaries.
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