Actress Fran Drescher, Former Star of "The Nanny" Expresses Interest in Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat

Don't laugh, but actress Fran Drescher has expressed interest in being appointed to the U.S. Senate seat that New York's Hillary Clinton is giving up to become secretary of state. So, that explains why we saw her on a few shows on television during the presidential election. But seriously folks, she is very interested in the seat.

"Fran Drescher, actress, women's health advocate and public diplomacy envoy for the U.S. State Department, announced that she is throwing her hat into the ring of contenders for the senate seat being vacated by Secretary of State-designate Hillary Rodham Clinton," Drescher spokesman Jordan Brown told CNN in a written statement late Monday.

As you remember, Fran starred in the 1990s television comedy "The Nanny" and an adenoidal voice that could strip the rust off an engine block — a talent that might come in handy during a Senate filibuster. (NY Daily News)

But since a bout with uterine cancer, she has become an activist for better health care for women and was named a State Department public envoy on the issue in September. Drescher recently toured Eastern European countries to raise awareness of the issue on behalf of the State Department. Source: NY Daily News

Well, if Arnold Schwarzenegger can be the governor of California, then there's hope for Fran Drescher. Well, I believe Gov. Schwarzenegger has a solid education behind him. I am not sure what Fran has and therefore, I don't want to criticize her for having such an interest. The only thing I can remember of her is her role on the "Nanny." New York Gov. David Paterson will appoint a successor for Clinton, who still must be confirmed by her Senate colleagues for the Cabinet post. That successor would face voters in a special election in 2010. As you know, Carolyn Kennedy's name has been tossed in the ring too.