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Showing posts with label Caroline Kennedy. Show all posts
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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Kennedy Withdraws from Consideration for Senate Seat


From Associated Press
By Michael Gormley

Caroline Kennedy withdrew from consideration for the U.S. Senate seat once held by her slain uncle, Bobby Kennedy, after a night of turmoil and uncertainty over her intentions.

"I informed Governor Paterson today that for personal reasons I am withdrawing my name from consideration for the United States Senate," she said in a one-sentence statement released after midnight. Her spokesman, Stefan Friedman, wouldn't comment further.

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