Obama lauds Gillibrand pick

[wyldwolf]

President Obama just issued a statement praising the appointment of Representative Kirsten Gillibrand for the US Senate seat that Hillary Clinton left to become secretary of state.

"Governor Paterson made a wonderful choice in appointing Kirsten Gillibrand to fill Secretary Clinton�s seat in the United States Senate. I am confident that she will continue Secretary Clinton�s distinguished service to the people of New York and to our country.

"During her career, Kirsten has been a strong voice for transparency and reform in government and shares the belief that government should be open, accessible and work for all of our citizens. In Congress and as special counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, she worked to strengthen public and private partnerships to invest in infrastructure and New York�s economy.

"At this time of great challenge, I know that Kirsten has the integrity, character, and dedication to public service to help us achieve our greatest goals."

Clinton also added her kudos in a statement: "Today I congratulate Kirsten Gillibrand on her appointment by Gov. Paterson to serve as senator from New York. Kristen is an intelligent and dedicated public servant and a dear friend. I'm pleased that this seat, which has been my great honor to hold, and which has in its history been held by leaders like former Sens. Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Robert F. Kennedy, will be in such capable hands. And I look forward to working with Sen. Gillibrand as we meet the challenges and seize the opportunities facing New York, our nation and the world."

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/01/obama_lauds_gil.html

[PBS Poll-435]

1. One corporate DLCer endorses another. Yawn

:rofl:

[wyldwolf]

2. don't you mean "corporate fascist gun totin' neocon DLCer" endorses another?

[PBS Poll-435]

3. I completely forgot about the gun totin'. She is Sarah Palin of the NE

:P

[ErinBerin84]

4. apparently

the press conference went on for like, two hours and Obama tried to call and they were still up there, so he couldn't get through the first time, heh.

[FLAprogressive]

5. What do you expect him to say?

[mtnsnake]

7. I hope that nips all your baloney about Gillibrand in the bud, FLAprogressive

Gillibrand is appreciated and well respected in New York. Otherwise, Governor Paterson wouldn't have chosen her.

[wndycty]

9. Well the progressives in Florida know what is best for the people of NY

:kick:

[wyldwolf]

10. what did Obama initially say about Roland Burris?

[Sultana]

6. Of course he is going to laud the pick

he doesn't want anymore drama in the Dem party.

[ErinBerin84]

8. I'll echo the "what else was he going to say" crowd

But I'm willing to give her a shot, though I'm not crazy about some of her stances...