Out O’Donnell throws hat in ring for U.S. Senate appointment in N.Y.

Out New York Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell is among a lengthy list of contenders seeking to be appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Hillary Clinton, who has been nominated to lead the State Department. O’Donnell on Monday had a 45-minute interview for the job with New York Gov. David Paterson. “It certainly would be a bold choice to pick someone who would be the first openly gay U.S. senator, and he’s known as a bold guy,” O’Donnell said. The New York Times/City Room (12/30) , The New York Observer (12/30) MORE

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Caroline Kennedy supports gay marriage

(New York City) US Senate hopeful Caroline Kennedy says she supports the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry.

Kennedy is seeking the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton who has been nominated by President-elect Barack Obama to be Secretary of State.

Kennedy is one of several people seeking the …

Caroline Kennedy supports gay marriage

(New York City) US Senate hopeful Caroline Kennedy says she supports the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry.

Kennedy is seeking the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton who has been nominated by President-elect Barack Obama to be Secretary of State.

Kennedy is one of several people seeking the …

Blagojevich scandal could delay Ill. civil unions effort

The scandal surrounding Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) could delay passage of a civil unions bill in the state, according to observers familiar with the state’s General Assembly.

Blagojevich made headlines last week when the FBI arrested him and John Harris, his chief of staff, on charges of fraud and bribery, including allegations that Blagojevich conspired to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. See Blagojevich scandal could delay Ill. civil unions effort
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