Thursday, January 1, 2009

Bill Clinton for N.Y Senate Seat Caretaker?


While Caroline Kennedy has like, you know, expressed serious interest in taking over Hillarys spot in N.Y, theres been some talks that her own husband and former President Bill Clinton could take it over..

Per WCBSTV:
The former president is among several boldface names being touted as possible "caretakers" for New York's Senate seat -- people who would serve until the 2010 elections but wouldn't be interested in running to keep the job.

A big name like Bill Clinton or Democratic former Gov. Mario Cuomo could have an immediate impact for New York in the Senate while letting the large field of hopefuls duke it out in 2010, according to three Democratic Party advisers in New York and Washington who are close to the discussion with Paterson's inner circle on this issue.


Some of the other names circulating as possible caretakers among party operatives include the state's retired top jurist, Judith Kaye, and former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey, now president of the New School in New York City.