Appointments

What if Governor Paterson, prompted by the squalor of his Illinois colleague’s maneuverings, were to put aside mundane calculations and take full advantage of his theoretically unfettered freedom of choice? Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics
Topics: Presidential Election 2008, U.S. Congress, Obama Administration
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Dec 22, 2008 - 1:04 AM PST
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Dec 22, 2008 - 1:04 AM PST

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Dwight Rousu
2.5
by Dwight Rousu - Dec. 23, 2008

The article is mostly a flight of imaginative fancy. Light and fluffy for the season.

Patterson should take the occasion to appoint a replacement for Schumer too.

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James Staley
3.8
by James Staley - Dec. 22, 2008

Mr. Hertzberg's thoughtful opinion piece opens up new possibilities for Gov. Paterson to consider in deciding who goes to Washington to replace Hilary Clinton in the senate.

I'm with Thomas Jefferson in standing against family dynasties in politics and government; they dangerously give rise to the rule of a new pseudo-aristocracy and false royalty. I recommend Paterson appoint to the Senate some politically active and informed, brilliant philosopher of ethics who can help Obama and US rediscover our deepest and best moral bearings, since it may be our greatest need.

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Derek Hawkins
3.5
by Derek Hawkins - Dec. 22, 2008
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