Who should take Hillary's senate seat?

[EconomicLiberal]

Andrew Cuomo is my first choice.

[Jim Lane]

1. Cuomo is the most likely pick but not the best

Paterson would probably be happy to pack Cuomo off to Washington to avert a Cuomo v. Paterson gubernatorial primary in 2010.

On the merits, however, New York has several excellent Representatives who would be better Senators. My pick would be Jerry Nadler. He might be seen as too far left, though, and Paterson would also see some merit in not naming someone from NYC, given the concentration of NYC people in other state offices. An upstate Representative like Nita Lowey or Maurice Hinchey would be a good choice.

BTW, shouldn't this be on the New York board?

[CTyankee]

2. I have long loved Nita Lowey. She would be a fiery presence.

That woman takes no prisoners...:evilgrin:

[JVS]

3. I certainly hope that Andy Cuomo does not shuck and jive his way into the senate.

[mdmc]

4. He might be the next Governor of NY

He seems to be holding down the AG office pretty good so far.

I'd like to see Pete Seeger appointed to the Senate. If McCain can pick Palin, Paterson should pick Pete Seeger!

I would like to see Paterson appoint an upstate liberal, a young up comer... Perhaps Joe Ruggerio or Joel Tyner from Dutchess county...Or Big Mo Hinchey (Congressman)..
If Paterson wanted to shake things up he might consider appointing millionaire Tom Gallisono to the seat. kickback!
perhaps RFKjr , Carl McCall (if he was up for it - not sure how old he is), or former Mayor David Dinkens.

[Danger Mouse]

17. I love good ole Joel Tyner.

[me b zola]

5. Robert Kennedy Jr, if he wants it

[cooolandrew]

6. I'd much prefer him heading the EPA there isn't nothing he doesn't know about the issue.>

There would be some serious changes and it wouldn't be a role that went unnoticed a lot of what needs to be done is awareness.

[me b zola]

13. I would take either

:)

[whistler162]

7. Tim Robbins for Senate!!!!

He can work on vote reform!

[alwysdrunk]

8. RFK Jr.

When it gets time for the Green bills the Republicans won't be able to say no to him.

[w4rma]

15. Agreed. (nt)

[TexasObserver]

9. RFK Jr.

[H2O Man]

10. Rep. Hinchey n/t

[saltpoint]

11. I think Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. would generate a hell of a lot of excitement

if he were chosen.

Absent that first personal choice, I'm flexible, but I'd welcome any reliably blue vote to our current majority, and someone who could make a very convincing run in 2010 for the seat, and hold it for a long time.

[David Zephyr]

12. Caroline Kennedy.

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[Perky]

14. Big Dawg

[Sebastian Doyle]

16. Assuming the seat is vacated

it should go to the most Liberal candidate available. As should Obama's senate seat, Biden's senate seat, Emanuel's house seat and any other that may open up as a result of this election. No DLC'ers in any of these seats.

[scarletwoman]

18. Hillary.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

19. ditto - hillary

[Laura PourMeADrink]

20. ditto - hillary

[mtnsnake]

21. Maybe John Edwards will go for it

after Elizabeth boots his sorry ass clear to Syracuse. :think: