(CNN) -- Gov. David Paterson had no intention of appointing Caroline Kennedy to fill the Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton, a source close to the New York governor told CNN Thursday. 

Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn her name from consideration for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. 

The source told CNN that Paterson did not think Kennedy was "ready for prime time," citing her efforts, at times awkward, to try to win the appointment. 

"She clearly has no policy experience and couldn't handle the pressure," said the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. "Why would he pick her given how badly she handled herself in recent weeks?" 

Kennedy, 51, cited personal reasons for her decision not to continue pursuing the Senate seat. She informed the media at midnight, as Wednesday turned to Thursday. 

Paterson is charged with naming a replacement for Clinton, who resigned her seat to become the secretary of state in President Obama's administration. Paterson will appoint someone to hold the seat until a new election is held in 2010. 

A Kennedy ally, though, denied Kennedy had any indication Paterson was leaning against choosing her to fill out Clinton's term. 

And another Kennedy confidante said Kennedy allies are getting frustrated about what they perceive as the governor's insiders slighting her. 

Paterson, who is expected to name his choice Friday, has been coy about who he will pick to replace Clinton. Kennedy had been very public in expressing her interest in the seat by meeting with state and community leaders throughout the state.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is the governor's name?
2. Who serves as governor of new york?
3. Who has the title of Governor?
Q2:
1. What state does David Paterson govern?
2. Which state has David Paterson as its governor?
3. David Paterson is the governor of which US state?
Q3:
1. Why did Hillary Clinton leave her position?
2. Why did Hillary Clinton step down as a senator?
3. What made Hillary Clinton leave her position in the senate?
Q4:
1. What administration is Hillary Clinton Secretary of State of?
2. What administartion is Hillary Clinton going to work for?
3. Which presidential administration is HIllary Clinton joining?
Q5:
1. What made Caroline Kennedy withdraw her candidacy?
2. Why did Caroline Kennedy take her name out of the running to replace Hillary Clinton?
3. For what reason did Caroline Kennedy take herself out of the ring to become senator?
Q6:
1. Why wouldn't David Paterson choose Caroline Kennedy?
2. What reason would David Paterson have for not choosing David Paterson?
3. Why would David Paterson over look Caroline Kennedy's candidacy?
Q7:
1. When will David Paterson announce his choice?
2. When will the new senator for New York be announced?
3. When will Hillary Clinton's replacement be announced?
Q8:
1. How old is Caroline Kennedy?
2. What is Caroline Kennedy's age?
3. State the age of Caroline Kennedy.
Q9:
1. When did Caroline Kennedy announce her withdraw?
2. When did Caroline Kennedy tell everyone she was taking herself out of the running?
3. When did Caroline Kennedy speak publicly about withdrawing her candidacy?
Q10:
1. Could Caroline Kennedy withstand the pressure of being a senator?
2. Was Caroline Kennedy capable of taking on the pressure of being a US senator?
3. Would Caroline Kennedy be up to the task of being a senator?
