Update on the Senate Race

The US Senate race seems to be taking shape on the Democratic side. Incumbent appointed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will face at least one major candidate in the primary campaign next summer in the form of Manhattan Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney. Some recent news has come out of this race that is worth noting. The first is that Maloney has made the official obligatory press announcement of her intentions to run. From the Elmira Star-Gazette : Rep. Carolyn Maloney of Manhattan said Wednesday that she will challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in a Democratic primary next year. “Congresswoman Maloney has made her decision,” said Paul Blank, director of Joe Trippi and Associates, who will serve as a senior adviser to her campaign. She may be joined by other less notable candidates such as John Tasini , who ran against Hillary Clinton... [read full story]                    

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