Reply #118: Paterson may choose Andrew Cuomo

[Danmel]

Who is a likely opponent in 2010. Paterson doesn't only have to worry about a potential challenge from Guiliani or some other Republican- lots of Democrats may eye the Governor's Mansion. Appointing Cuomo also gives NY a big name and protects Paterson from the left flank,

There are a few downstate men in the loop too for the job. I just don't like the idea of Ny having a junior Senator with no experience in elective office. It's one thing to be around pols all day (I am I work for an elected)- it is another thing all together to get elected, especially if you are not part of political dynasty and get an automatic pass to the front of the line because of your name-i just think a lot of capable people have paid their dues and that Caroline Kennedy,. who is obviously smart and engageddddd, shouldn't be named Senator if someone else with her resume wouldn't be considered.