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On a positive note (5.00 / 1) (#49)
by Iphie on Wed Mar 12, 2008 at 11:10:10 AM EST
I do have high hopes for David Paterson. He is arguably a better "traditional" progressive. His positions on civil rights, the criminal justice system and economic justice, to name a few, are certainly more progressive than Spitzer. My only fear is that he may not be tough enough. In terms of personality, his reputation is of someone who is a very kind and decent person. And Albany really is a cess-pit. On the other hand, he has extensive Albany experience. He was a state senator for many years, and a couple of years ago he did manage a coup against Marty Connor, the previous Senate Minority Leader. Challenges of that kind against party leaders is not usually successful. So that does speak to his ability to play the game.

Me too.... (none / 0) (#63)
by kdog on Wed Mar 12, 2008 at 12:09:47 PM EST
Paterson doesn't have the fould law&order stench of Spitzer...this may well be a big improvement.

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