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Peter King could be spoiler in race for Clinton seat

ALBANY - Rep. Peter King, through nine congressional campaigns, has burnished his image as a Republican pugilist. But now he may well become a spoiler to Democrats hoping to replace Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Some experts said the Seaford resident's announcement last week that he intends to challenge Clinton's successor in 2010, along with a reputation for tough campaigning, could dissuade...

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