Paterson: Senate Decision Just Days Away
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After months of speculation, Governor David Paterson says he will announce Hillary Clinton's replacement in the US Senate sometime this week.
Paterson fielded questions from CNN's Larry King last night, but he didn't give any indication about who he might be selecting.
Paterson said he's not paying any attention to public polls when it comes to his decision.
"Those are vanity contests and name recognition contests. We have some great elected officials in New York State and a couple people who are civil leaders who are outstanding. But the public doesn't know them, so they wont poll well. So I wont be paying much attention to polls. I have to figure out who would win the poll in 2010 when the public will make the final choice," said Paterson.
Paterson said he wants to appoint the person who can best help New York during a difficult economic time.