A former Bush adviser who many considered the most formidable Republican Senate candidate has decided he won't run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. Even though Dan Senor had won the backing of some influential state Republicans, the defense expert, one-time spokesman for Iraq's coalition government, and husband of CNN's Campbell Brown won't pursue public office—yet. more ›

With Mort Zuckerman out of the running, Republicans are trying to convince former Bush advisor Dan Senor to run for Senate. Considering Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's relatively low numbers in polls, GOP insiders think Senor—a defense expert, former spokesman for Iraq's coalition government, investment firm co-founder, and husband of CNN anchor Campbell Brown—could win the seat. more ›

The list of possible candidates considering challenging Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand keeps on growing. Dan Senor—a former advisor to Pres. Bush and a one-time spokesman for Iraq's provisional government—is reportedly "very interested" in running on the Republican ticket. more ›

John Edwards will drop out of the presidential primary race. The Caucus finds symmetry in the announcement, since Edwards will give "a speech this afternoon at the same place where he began this campaign — in New Orleans." Which now means the path is cleared for a full-tilt boogie Hillary Clinton vs. Barack Obama fight for delegates and the nomination. We also expect some wooing from Clinton and Obama for Edwards' delegates. more ›

The Devil Wears Prada author and recent favorite Gothamist punching bag Lauren Weisberger must have gotten the memo from her publishers about toning down the "ungrateful brat" element of her shtick because her appearance on the Today Show showed a humbler, gentler Weisberger for our times. Campbell Brown asked if the editor in The Devil Wears Prada was really based on Anna Wintour; Weisberger demured and, taking a piece of Kate Betts' advice, said that she was lucky to have a "vantage point" few get by working at Vogue. She said her relationship with Anna was "professional" and had not spoken with Anna re: THE BOOK. more ›