Schumer and Nadler appeared in midtown yesterday to talk about transportation funding New York might get from Washington.

Schumer was asked about another senate candidate, Caroline Kennedy, who gave a bunch of interviews recently, and whose campaign for the appointed position is being run by former Schumer aide Josh Isay.

Schumer said, “First, this is Governor Paterson’s decision and I don’t want in any way to cramp his style so, I am not going to make any public endorsement, nor private endorsement of the - there are now 12 candidates running. I’ve talked to most of them. I know every one of them. I think every one of them would be good as senator and would be a good partner. So, that’s all I’m saying on that issue.”

When asked for his reaction to Caroline Kennedy’s interviews, Schumer said, “That’s all I’m saying.