Posts Tagged ‘Capitol Connection’

Reading the LG Tea Leaves

Written by admin on June 2, 2010. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

What picking Rochester Mayor Duffy means for team Cuomo By Alan S. Chartock Andrew Cuomo has chosen his candidate for lieutenant governor. He is Bob Duffy, the mayor of Rochester, and a virtual unknown “who-he?” to most New Yorkers. If one knows the Cuomos and the way they think, which is politically, you had better
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Cuomo Tackles the Albany Beast

Written by admin on May 26, 2010. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

Would-be gov’s success depends on ability to navigate Legislature By Alan S. Chartock Andrew Cuomo is positioning himself to be president of the United States. His chances of getting there will be infinitely increased if he is able to turn Albany into a calmer, less venal, more reflective and genuinely representative place. Cuomo must win
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No Bench at All

Written by admin on April 21, 2010. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

Where are the Republicans? This will be the biggest election ever in New York State. All—and I do mean all—the major offices are up for grabs. It’s a rare election when not one, but two, United States senators will be running at the same time. There are all kinds of indications that this will be
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Senate Majority Report

Written by admin on March 31, 2010. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

This week, we learned that the State Senate had established committees that literally sold accessibility to state politicians for menu item dollars. Labor leaders were told that for 50 grand they would have “increased access” to the Senate majority. Others were told that 25 grand would buy them power. If you are recorded by the
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Trouble for Team Cuomo

Written by admin on March 18, 2010. Posted in Opinion and Column

Andrew Cuomo has a real dilemma. Team Andrew wanted to avoid a divisive primary that might destroy Democratic unity. With Paterson out of the way, the Cuomo people got what they wanted. Cuomo the younger has been playing it safe. He has not opened his mouth on the issues of the day. Before Paterson dropped
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Winds of Change

Written by admin on January 28, 2010. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

For years, I have been speaking of the “IPP” or “Incumbent Protection Plan.” Let’s face it: When the people who serve in the New York State Legislature get into office, they take whatever actions are necessary to stay there. I know many of these people and despite what I am writing here, I like them.
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Marriage Power Play

Written by admin on December 9, 2009. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

I am not surprised by the results of the gay marriage debate. In fact, this is just the kind of wedge issue politics that we have come to expect from the fool-the-people, know-nothing politicians who play to the religious zealots and undereducated, vulnerable folks. These are the same people who would, all too often, deny
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Lazio Goes for Gov

Written by admin on November 25, 2009. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

Rick Lazio is running for governor. He’s the former Republican Congressman who ran against Hillary Clinton for U.S. Senate. At one point in the debate, he shocked a lot of people by walking too close to her podium; Democrats and feminists jumped on him for taking what they perceived to be too combative a posture.
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Governance Gaffes

Written by admin on October 15, 2009. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

Did you hear that the Democratic leadership in the New York State Senate decided to take a trip to China? This in the midst of one of the worst fiscal crises ever, as the state faces a climbing and seemingly insurmountable deficit. They are using either their campaign money or money from the Asia American
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Convening the Crew

Written by admin on August 26, 2009. Posted in On Topic OTDT, Opinion and Column

Should there be a Constitutional Convention? Some smart people, like my long time colleague Professor Gerald Benjamin, believe there ought to be. I have my doubts. The premise being advanced by some very good people is that the New York State Constitution is a rambling graveyard for material that ought to be in statute, rather
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