Democrats To Retake Control Of New York Senate

[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

[grizzaholic]

Shouldn't they vote on what is good for the country and not because of (x) bill was introduced by a donk?

[dbackjon]

NY politics - entertaining!

[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.

[UNHWildCats]

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

[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.

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.

[dbackjon]

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?

[danefan]

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.

[Ibanez]

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?

[JoltinJoe]

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.

[danefan]

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.

[JoltinJoe]

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 ...

[danefan]

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.

[Col Hogan]

I get warm all over listening to this lawyer talk....