Adviser: Pirro Will Challenge Clinton

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-5197592,00.html

Adviser: Pirro Will Challenge Clinton

Associated Press Writer

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Jeanine Pirro, a high-profile prosecutor from the New York City area, said Monday she will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in her bid for re-election next year.

``I am running against Hillary Clinton because New York state deserves a senator who will give her all to the people of New York for a full term, who will not miss votes to campaign in (presidential) primaries,'' Pirro said in a statement.

``When Mrs. Clinton first came to us and said she wanted to be a New Yorker, she asked New York to put out a welcome mat and we did,'' the Westchester County district attorney added. ``But now she wants us to re-elect her even though she won't promise to serve out her term and wants to use us as a springboard to the presidency. She's asking us to become her doormat. I believe we deserve better.''

There was no immediate comment from Clinton.

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[GracieM]

1. Will Clinton's ambition hurt her?

Either real or alleged? Is it a real issue? I'm not a Clinton hater, but I'd hate to see her presidential bid cost us a senate seat.