Albany is abuzz with Gov. Paterson’s pick for New York’s senate seat to replace now Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Caroline Kennedy’s out of the race. Democrats predict State A.G. Andrew Cuomo.
But looks like Paterson throws a curve ball — it’s Kirsten Gillibrand, considered by many to be a moderate Democrat. She’s won elections with the backing of the National Rifle Association and opposition to TARP.
Democratic activists are already protesting the selection and planning to unseat her in the next election.
