It’s special election day in New York State to fill the seat left by Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand. Emily Cadei, political reporter for Congressional Quarterly, explains the significance of the race.
The week ahead with Marcus Mabry and James Surowiecki
It’s Monday, which means it is time to take a look at the week ahead. We talk with James Surowiecki, The Balance Sheet writer for The New Yorker, and Marcus Mabry, international business editor for the New York Times.
Gov. Paterson to name Kirsten Gillibrand to U.S. Senate
Just a few hours ago, New York Governor David Paterson picked Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. for Hillary Clinton’s now-vacant Senate seat. The governor will formally announce his pick today at noon in Albany.