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The Other Political News of the Day

Doree Shafrir · 12/28/06 03:10PM

Yes, John Edwards has announced he's running for president, and former President Gerald Ford kicked it, but there could be another political shift in the works. We received word that the powerhouse New York State Independence Party, via a member of its executive committee, is attempting to draft a nascent political force into running for office. You've probably heard of her; on name recognition alone, she'd more than have a chance at getting elected. Also, unlike Hillary Clinton, she's actually from New York state, so she'd be able to bring her knowledge of the state to bear on her time in office. Finally, she's demonstrated a keen awareness of the inner workings of politics on a national level, which is quite remarkable for someone so young. Indeed, the New York Independence Party believes that this person could