Paterson Picks Gillibrand for Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat

Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Representative Kirsten Gillibrand, a 42-year-old congresswoman from upstate who is known for bold political moves and centrist policy positions, to fill the United States Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to a person who spoke to the governor early Friday.

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Top Clinton Aide Considers Job With Obama Camp

NEW YORK—A top strategist for Barack Obama has reached out to Hillary Rodham Clinton’s former campaign manager about joining forces for the general election, the latest sign of political reconciliation between the two rivals as Obama begins consolidating his position as the likely Democratic nominee.

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Former Clinton campaign manager in talks with Obama

A top strategist for Barack Obama has reached out to Hillary Rodham Clinton's former campaign manager about joining forces for the general election, the latest sign of political reconciliation between the two rivals as Obama begins consolidating his position as the likely Democratic nominee.

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McCain Calls Plans to Withdraw From Iraq ‘Reckless’

criticized his Democratic competitors, Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, for what he called a policy of “withdraw and re-invade” and for basing their positions on the war on political ambition. McCain believes Ron Paul position is equally hazardous.

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