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Article: Adviser: Gillibrand gets Maloney primary challenge
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- July 2, 2009
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New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney has decided to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the state's Democratic primary, setting the stage for a potentially costly and contentious fight that other congressional Democrats have avoided.
The nine-term congresswoman believes New Yorkers need a "strong, experienced and independent leader," according to a statement Wednesday by Paul Blank, director of Trippi & Associates, hired by Maloney to serve as a chief strategist.
Blank said Maloney is putting together a campaign team and will make her announcement in two weeks.
Gillibrand, 42, was appointed by New York Gov. David Paterson to fill the vacancy created by Sen. Hillary ...