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.
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