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Clinton successor must complement Schumer

December 6, 2008 By WENDY J. SCHILLER Wendy J. Schiller is associate professor of political science and public policy at Brown University and author of "Partners and Rivals: Representation in U.S. Senate Delegations."

Gov. David Paterson faces a significant challenge in finding a replacement for Sen. Hillary Clinton, who is expected to be confirmed as secretary of state in January. Not only is Clinton a hard act to follow, but the job of representing New York State is no easy task.

Have you ever spent time with people from Montauk and Buffalo in the same room? To the residents of Manhattan, Westchester...

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