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Ackerman compares Caroline Kennedy to Sarah Palin

WASHINGTON - A Democratic congressman compared

Caroline Kennedy to Sarah Palin, saying the would-be senator hasn't proved she has the "guts and the gumption" to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Rep. Gary Ackerman of Roslyn Heights said on CBS' "Face the Nation" yesterday that the Kennedy legend and connections won't be enough to make her a successful senator if Gov. David A. Paterson...

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