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Albany, NY - Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. will return to the Democratic conference, potentially bringing an end to the month-old struggle for control of the chamber.
The Bronx Democrat, who continues to be the subject of a several investigations into his professional and political activities, has claimed the post of Senate president pro tempore since joining with Republican senators on June 8 to try to take control of the chamber.
It is unclear if the Democratic conference, which is currently meeting, will allow him to hold onto that position.
Republican Leader Dean Skelos had called a 2:30 p.m. news conference, ostensibly to discuss Gov. David Paterson's appointment of Richard Ravitch as lieutenant governor - a move made largely to help bring about a resolution to the Senate crisis, according to Paterson.
That press conference was abruptly cancelled at 1:30 p.m., and Skelos' press aides were unavailable for comment.
Asked about his return to the conference from which he defected June 8, Espada would not deny it. Instead, he maintained that he is concentrating on bringing about the reforms passed June 8 after he was voted in as president and Skelos was voted in as majority leader in a coup led by Republicans and aided by billionaire Thomas Golisano.
"I am committed to one thing and one thing only - the empowerment of 62 senators in the reform we achieved," he said. "We remain focused on getting a resolution. We remain focused on the reform."
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Jul 09, 2009 at 02:21 PM Anonymous Says:
there is an old story of the rosh hakuhol wanted to trow someone out from the shul and he ran out. the rosh hakuhol than asked him to come back, and then he grabbed him by the ears and tow him out, saying you want run away I will trow you out.
i thing that's what is going on in Albany.
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Jul 09, 2009 at 02:21 PM Anonymous Says:
A really ethical guy, isn't he?
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Jul 09, 2009 at 02:19 PM Sam Says:
As someone who usually votes Republican, all I can say is let's chose the best candidates we can and win back the Senate the real way, via elections. This proccess was kind of doomed from the start.
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Jul 09, 2009 at 02:11 PM Anonymous Says:
finanlly
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Jul 09, 2009 at 02:00 PM yosse nathan Says:
politics at its best in New York State .
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Jul 09, 2009 at 01:59 PM Anonymous Says:
Oh vey!
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Jul 09, 2009 at 03:00 PM Anonymous Says:
All these politicians are one bunch of crooks.
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Jul 09, 2009 at 01:48 PM Anonymous Says:
what a circus
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Jul 09, 2009 at 01:46 PM evaluator Says:
he, among others there, is clinically kookoo
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Jul 09, 2009 at 03:26 PM Anonymous Says:
I want to know if they are going to be paid for the circus they created. It has been a long time since June 8. I for one think they owe the taxpayers a lot of money. Who is going to hold them accountable?
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Jul 09, 2009 at 03:52 PM Anonymous Says:
every single senator/clown should be voted out this coming election without exception. these bozos actually get paid????
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Jul 09, 2009 at 03:47 PM citizens of our country and the politicians who run it. Says:
One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, "I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week." The florist was pleased and left the shop.
When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, "I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week." The cop was happy and left the shop.
The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.
Then a US Senator came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill, the barber again replied, "I can not accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The Senator was very happy and left the shop.
The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Senators lined up waiting for a free haircut.
And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the politicians who run it.
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Jul 09, 2009 at 03:30 PM Anonymous Says:
“ I want to know if they are going to be paid for the circus they created. It has been a long time since June 8. I for one think they owe the taxpayers a lot of money. Who is going to hold them accountable? ”
Let's try to hold them accountable on "Election Day!"
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Jul 09, 2009 at 04:05 PM elections Have Consequences Says:
what I don't get is why they just wouldn't vote on bills & let the chips fall where they may.
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Jul 09, 2009 at 09:57 PM Anonymous Says:
“ As someone who usually votes Republican, all I can say is let's chose the best candidates we can and win back the Senate the real way, via elections. This proccess was kind of doomed from the start. ”
i think first you need to kick out ever single incumbent senator. the grand old former republic majority leader is about to go to jail, and somehow i think his remaining colleagues are not much cleaner...
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Jul 10, 2009 at 06:01 AM Anonymous Says:
Well now that the Senate is back in session, look who the new leader is. Espada is a low life and now he heads the Senate. The circus only continues. I, for one, can't wait for election day. I think people should actively campaign to oust all of them!!!!!!
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Jul 10, 2009 at 05:25 PM Milhouse Says:
“ As someone who usually votes Republican, all I can say is let's chose the best candidates we can and win back the Senate the real way, via elections. This proccess was kind of doomed from the start. ”
It wasn't doomed when the Democrats did it in the US Senate in 2001. Or any of the numerous times it's been done in many countries, including Israel.