NBC News reports that a successor to Hillary Clinton (D-NY) who became Secretary of State just last Wednesday. They report Kirsten Gillibrand, a representative from upstate New York, was approached by David Patterson to go to the state capitol at 11 ET on Friday. Prior to this, speculation was intense as Caroline Kennedy dropped out amid declining popularity ratings. The real score on her prospects for the seat are still conflicting. Andrew Cuomo was also a front-runner for the seat.
NBC News: NY Senate Seat is Filled
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