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New York's New Governor: David Paterson | 23 comments (23 topical)

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He was the Minority Leader (5.00 / 1) (#14)
by Iphie on Wed Mar 12, 2008 at 11:42:10 AM EST
I wrote in a previous thread (though it's more appropriate here) that he staged a successful coup against Marty Connor a couple of years ago, who was at the time the Minority Leader. So, Paterson clearly knows how to play the game in Albany. And I have to disagree with Eric, upthread, who said that he won't rock the boat. His maneuvers against Conner were beyond rocking the boat. If he had been unsuccessful in his attempt and had not consolidated enough support behind him, it is very likely that such a failed ploy could have ended his political career. It has for others who have tried and failed to oust other party leaders. If he had failed, and Marty Connor remained in the leadership position, Paterson would most definitely been punished, if for no other reason than to send a message to anyone else foolish enough to try the same. I'm also optimistic about him because there is a good argument to be made that he is more progressive than Spitzer on a whole host of issues such as civil liberties, the criminal justice system (including the Rockefeller drug laws) and economic justice. He is very keen on helping women and minority owned businesses. And everybody seems to like him.

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New York's New Governor: David Paterson | 23 comments (23 topical)

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