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Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:52 pm
by UNHWildCats
ALBANY - The Senate deadlock may be over. Rogue Democrat Pedro Espada Jr., who collaborated with Republicans in a June 8 coup that toppled Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, is returning to the fold, sources said.
That will give Democrats a 32-30 majority and, ostensibly, allow the Senate to convene and vote on crucial legislation, like mayoral control of city schools and a city sales tax hike.
Under the deal, Malcolm Smith will be the Senate president, several senators said.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politic ... KnzugTJQ&D
Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:54 pm
by grizzaholic
Shouldn't they vote on what is good for the country and not because of (x) bill was introduced by a donk?
Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:58 pm
by dbackjon
NY politics - entertaining!
Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:12 pm
by danefan
Will Paterson's made up appointment of the Lt. Gov be upheld? I doubt it becuase it doesn't even matter now. But what an idiot to try and appoint a Lt. Gov. after the state's highest ranking lawyer (who also happens to be a Democrat) tells you its unconstitutional. Dope.
Now matter how bad Spitzer was, he only screwed hookers....not NY residents like Paterson has done.
Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:45 pm
by UNHWildCats
danefan wrote:Will Paterson's made up appointment of the Lt. Gov be upheld? I doubt it becuase it doesn't even matter now. But what an idiot to try and appoint a Lt. Gov. after the state's highest ranking lawyer (who also happens to be a Democrat) tells you its unconstitutional. Dope.
Now matter how bad Spitzer was, he only screwed hookers....not NY residents like Paterson has done.
I really hope Cuomo runs for Gov... cause if Patterson is the dem nominee he is going to get crushed
Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:47 pm
by danefan
UNHWildCats wrote:danefan wrote:Will Paterson's made up appointment of the Lt. Gov be upheld? I doubt it becuase it doesn't even matter now. But what an idiot to try and appoint a Lt. Gov. after the state's highest ranking lawyer (who also happens to be a Democrat) tells you its unconstitutional. Dope.
Now matter how bad Spitzer was, he only screwed hookers....not NY residents like Paterson has done.
I really hope Cuomo runs for Gov... cause if Patterson is the dem nominee he is going to get crushed
Cuomo is the only one that has a chance against Rudy. But Suozzi may be the sacrificial lamb I think.
Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:48 pm
by dbackjon
danefan wrote:UNHWildCats wrote:
I really hope Cuomo runs for Gov... cause if Patterson is the dem nominee he is going to get crushed
Cuomo is the only one that has a chance against Rudy. But Skelos may be the sacrificial lamb I think.
Rudy is running for Governor?
Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:49 pm
by danefan
dbackjon wrote:danefan wrote:
Cuomo is the only one that has a chance against Rudy. But Skelos may be the sacrificial lamb I think.
Rudy is running for Governor?
I think its pretty likely, especially now that Bloomberg will win get a third term as NYC Mayor.
Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:03 pm
by Ibanez
grizzaholic wrote:Shouldn't they vote on what is good for the country and not because of (x) bill was introduced by a donk?
Dude, this is politics. Who gives a shit about constituents?

Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:24 pm
by JoltinJoe
danefan wrote:UNHWildCats wrote:
I really hope Cuomo runs for Gov... cause if Patterson is the dem nominee he is going to get crushed
Cuomo is the only one that has a chance against Rudy. But Suozzi may be the sacrificial lamb I think.
Suozzi can win that race.

Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:26 pm
by danefan
JoltinJoe wrote:danefan wrote:
Cuomo is the only one that has a chance against Rudy. But Suozzi may be the sacrificial lamb I think.
Suozzi can win that race.

Hey Joe! Good to see you around again. I was looking for you in the new DOMA challenge thread.
Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:30 pm
by JoltinJoe
danefan wrote:JoltinJoe wrote:
Suozzi can win that race.

Hey Joe! Good to see you around again. I was looking for you in the new DOMA challenge thread.
You, Ivytalk and I have all declared DOMA unconstitutional. The rest is just epilogue ...

Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:32 pm
by danefan
JoltinJoe wrote:danefan wrote:
Hey Joe! Good to see you around again. I was looking for you in the new DOMA challenge thread.
You, Ivytalk and I have all declared DOMA unconstitutional. The rest is just epilogue ...

You and Ivy did. My comments were mere dicta.

Re: Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:40 pm
by Col Hogan
I get warm all over listening to this lawyer talk....
