Another Sweeney On the Move; Rudy's White House Bid?

Irish Voice, March, 2004

Irish Voice 03-16-2004 ANOTHER John Sweeney in the news is upstate New York Congressman John Sweeney, who represents the Saratoga area. Sweeney is increasingly being talked about as a candidate for governor if incumbent Republican George Pataki moves on, and even as an opponent for Senator Hillary Clinton in 2006. Sweeney has the perfect profile.

Like Pataki he is an upstate moderate who plays well in New York City while not alienating his base. Sweeney is also very ambitious, but will likely have to wait out Rudy Giuliani's decision on which office he will run for after 2004. Right now, however, it seems likely that Sweeney will be trying hard to succeed Pataki in the gubernatorial election, probably against Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. SPEAKING of...

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