Caroline Kennedy (D) holds a large lead over Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) in a hypothetical 2010 New York Senate race, according to a recent Rasmussen poll (Jan. 6, 500 LV, MoE +/- 4.5%).

Kennedy 51
King 33
Someone else 9
Und 7

New York Gov. David Paterson has yet to announce his choice to succeed Hillary Clinton for the next two years. His choice could face King, who is being encouraged to run, in a 2010 special election.

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