Comments on: The ‘Glass Ceiling’ Argument and the NY Senate Seat

By: Eric Florack

Eric Florack — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:16:33 +0000

Or, simply doing what she had to to get elected in a conservative district.

By: Marc Malone

Marc Malone — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:23:30 +0000

cedarford – I’m always skeptical of your info, but if you’re right, than the question I have for you is, “Where does she stand on fiscal policy?” If she’s conservative there, too, then she’s in the wrong Party. She is a moderate Republican. She’s masquerading as a Dem; flying under the radar. Or fooling herself.

By: Eric Florack

Eric Florack — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:46:09 +0000

I too would like to say, “Thank you’ for adding your comments/ clarification in some areas as well.

(Shrug) Thanks for saying. Now, if only I could get rid of the typos…. (Chuckle)

By: paul_unalaska

paul_unalaska — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:49:28 +0000

Mr. Florack,

I too would like to say, “Thank you’ for adding your comments/ clarification in some areas as well. The comments, clarity of the article is hashed out and civility is the norm. The above comments express my interest, levity to Senator Gillibrand.

By: narciso

narciso — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:04:16 +0000

A great choice on Patterson’s call, question, why didn’t he do this a month ago. She’s as centrist
a Democrat as you’re likely to find; ironically she probably makes it a little harder for the GOP to claim the seat in two years. But that’s the breaks, the Democrats need people to steer them away from the extremist faction, that has seized power for a time.

By: eor

eor — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:38:16 +0000

Had the Governor picked Ms. Kennedy I would always have considered him bought and paid for. I respect him for this choice.

By: Gozer the Carpathian

Gozer the Carpathian — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:31:43 +0000

Hey the more pro-second amendment votes in the Senate the better. Sure she’s not as pro as we would like, but she’s DEFFINETLY more pro than most Dems.

By: Sonny

Sonny — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:12:32 +0000

There are some on this web page who identify quite closely with the “elitists” and “intellectuals” of the Democrat Party (or at least are trying to make a vain attempt to do so).

The Northeasterns have deluded themselves into thinking they are the only ones wise enough to govern our country. If a person comes from another part of the county who most likely has done a lot more to celebrate American values, the NE’ers try to marginalize them because just plain, simple folks are of no use to them.

To compare Gillibrand with Palin is honoring both of them for being good wives, good mothers and good career examples. Too bad the noses of the NE’ers are so high in the air they are unable to see the virtues of either of them.

By: Karin

Karin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:09:41 +0000

This was a good article and interesting comments, thanks for all of them. I live in WAY up Northern NY, and we are the red-headed stepchild of New York. Guess where all the windfarms that the enviromoonbats love so much end up? Not in Kennedy’s backyard as we know, in mine. Looks like a SciFi movie.
Anyway, I am happy with this pick, as it could have been much, much worse. I was up in arms over the Princess, and I was picturing some other hardline leftocrat from the City. We really need, badly, someone who knows what it’s like outside of Manhattan. We’re so opposite of there, we shouldn’t even be in the same state. Basically, we’re Alaska with a lot of cows. How do our interests possibly converge with Manhattan? Sorry, ranting.

P.S. Ked5, AGREE!

By: ked5

ked5 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:23:45 +0000

#8 Women ,as a group and a class, are the most insecure creatures

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You are over generalizing. LIBERAL women, as a group and class, (could be labled) the most insecure. They are the ones who circle the wagons, and have a fit when a conservative woman isn’t beholden to them.