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Madame Governor?

Hillary may take Spitzer's old job if race remains close, insiders say

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 29, 2008 4:12 PM CDT

(Newser) – Hillary Clinton could soon be chief executive… of New York. With Clinton’s presidential chances looking slim, party insiders are floating the idea of a gubernatorial run, Newsweek reports. And David Paterson may not stay governor for long in Clinton’s state; Eliot Spitzer’s... Read full story »

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