New York – In a much-anticipated statement, Senator-elect Simcha Felder just announced that he will caucus with the Republican Senate Majority Conference when he takes office in January 2013.
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In his statement, Felder explained his decision, saying, “From the moment I began my campaign for Senate, I made clear that the priorities of my district will form my agenda in Albany. I represent a middle-class community with substantial concerns about the direction of our State. And I have been clear that I will work with any group of Senators who have real economic development and jobs-encouragement ideas, who plan to bring substantial tax relief to the people who elected me, who have compassion for the poor and respect for the middle class, who support the improvement of public education and a plan to ease the burden of tuition-paying parents across New York.”
After meeting today with Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and discussing the issues facing his constituents, Felder noted that he feels confident he will be able to “advance a legislative agenda that best meets their needs.”
“I have enormous respect for the Senators from both parties, but I must choose to caucus with those Senators who will best serve the communities I represent,” Felder added.
Some fresh air for once!
Surprise!
Umm now maybe does he want to switch parties and disavow the immoral anti-semite Democratic party
Now let him deliver real solutions. Something for the taxpayers, like school vouchers and tax relief from an increasingly intrusive government.
Enough money already given to Ohel and Shomrim!
Nice move, simcha. Thanx for taking my advise.
What does that mean?
Will he put an end to the “welfare by choice” lifestyle in NY?
Will he put an end to the “free healthcare” enjoyed by millions who refuse to carry insurance but demand to be treated for free in our hospitals?
Will he put an end to Section 8 subsidies?
If not, he’s just another liberal New Yorker in a red coat. Conservatism in NY is nonexistent. The Democrats in FL are more Conservative than any NY Republican.
Why didn’t he just run as a Republican? Could it be they didn’t want him to replace Storobin?