2. Politico is reporting that Gillibrand is feuding with the more left-of-center House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi — a fact that could dim her chances. Here’s the nut of the story from Politico columnist Glenn Thrush:<\/p>\n
Nancy Pelosi is no fan of Upstate New York Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand — and the speaker\u2019s barely-concealed coolness to the House sophomore is a factor pushing Gillibrand back in the pack in the race to replace Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to New York Democrats.<\/p>\n
People familiar with the situation say Pelosi hasn\u2019t tried to actively scotch Gillibrand\u2019s candidacy — but she\u2019s made no secret she thinks the 42-year-old up-and-comer has been too aggressive about climbing the House leadership ladder.<\/p>\n
Gov. David Paterson, who will tap Clinton\u2019s replacement later this month, is well aware of Pelosi\u2019s feelings and isn’t eager to alienate the powerful speaker at a time when the state is asking for billions in federal aid, sources say. That said, he hasn’t ruled anyone out.<\/p>\n
\u201cNancy doesn\u2019t like her, and that certainly can\u2019t help Kirsten [in the Senate scramble],\u201d said one New York Democrat with knowledge of the situation. \u201cThere\u2019s real tension between the two when they are both in the same room. You can feel it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
3. In an interview with the Times-Union’s Leigh Hornbeck, Gillibrand’s staff denied any tension with Pelosi.<\/p>\n
“The speaker has been very gracious and generous toward Kirsten,” said Gillibrand spokeswoman Rachel McEneny. “Any allegation to the contrary is uninformed and trying to make waves where none exist.”<\/p>\n
Politico has also updated their account of the relationship, pointing out that Gillibrand is being appointed to “a leadership position at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.”<\/p>\n
4. Caroline Kennedy is still not a shoo-in. This week, Governor Paterson made it clear that she hasn’t sold him yet. “She does not have much political, I mean, legislative experience, which is a minus,” he said.<\/p>\n
The take-away? Gillibrand is still very much in the mix; and regardless of Governor Paterson’s pick, it’s clear that she wants to move up the ladder in Washington fast.<\/p>\n
That’s good news for upstate New York, which has lost a lot of influence — in Washington and Alban — the last couple of years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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