Pataki could be U.N. ambassador

[davidinalameda]

http://www.suntimes.com/output/novak/cst-edt-novak23.html

Sources close to New York Gov. George Pataki say he has been asked whether he would consider filling the vacancy of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.


No firm offer has been made to Pataki, who is without diplomatic or international experience. The U.N. assignment would immediately rule out Pataki for a possible fourth term as governor next year. However, experience in international affairs might boost his 2008 presidential ambitions.

President Bush is under pressure to fill the U.N. vacancy, created Thursday when the resignation of John Danforth (after serving only six months) became effective. During Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearings, Secretary of State-designate Condoleezza Rice was pushed to replace Danforth immediately

[Renew Deal]

1. Now that's funny.

One of the most inept governors in the country, with no experience in foreign affairs. That's how the Bushies like their employees. :crazy:

[Freddie Stubbs]

2. Governor Donohue?

http://www.state.ny.us/governor/ltgov/

[Rowdyboy]

3. So New York will have a new moderate Republican woman governor

with no real record to defend. With her running against Spitzer and, knowing the propensity of northeastern states to elect moderate Republicans (especially women) we'll get screwed again.