Claim: Since President Obama plucked at least three advisers and cabinet members from elected positions, and some of those positions were then filled by other elected officials, we have a spate of special elections to watch as these empty posts are filled. Of particular note is the 20th House district in New York that was vacated when Kirsten Gillibrand was appointed to replace Hillary Clinton as senator. The district had traditionally trended Republican before Gillibrand's win in 2006,
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Verdict: since president obama plucked at least three advisers and cabinet members from elected positions, and some of those positions were then filled by other elected officials, we have a spate of special elections to watch as these empty posts are filled. of particular note is the 20th house district in new york that was vacated when kirsten gillibrand was appointed to replace hillary clinton as senator. the district had traditionally trended republican before gillibrand's win in 2006,
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Justin Bank
Date published: 2009-02-18T16:54:58