Lowey won't run for Senate, clears way for Hillary in N.Y.(Nation)

0 Comments | Washington Times, The, June, 1999 | by Lambro, Donald

Hillary Rodham Clinton will announce formation of an exploratory committee in early July to begin seeking money and support for an expected run for the Senate seat in New York, Democratic supporters said yesterday. Former White House aide Harold Ickes, who has been Mrs. Clinton's chief political adviser, revealed the first lady's intentions after Rep.

Nita M. Lowey decided not to seek the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Mrs. Lowey's decision to seek re-election to her House seat leaves the field wide open for Mrs. Clinton to be the nominee. "Today Nita Lowey called me to say that she would be running for re-election to the House. I thank Nita for her support and I look forward to working with her," Mrs. Clinton...