The Governor tries to underscore his dire budget predictions by not spending what the state doesn't have.....So what happens...school districts and the teachers union sue. Actually Governor David Paterson is gaining a bit in popularity for his tough stance against a Legislature that refuses to make real cuts.
The next political question is does Paterson's stance make him popular enough among Democratic voters to scare off Andrew Cuomo ? It's hard to believe Cuomo cuts and runs that quickly. He is still the overwhelming favorite for the nomination and the governorship.
One problem that has prevented an overt candidacy by Cuomo is identity politics...a staple in the DEM party.
In 2002, Cuomo tried to challenge then comptroller Carl McCall for the gubernatorial nod. McCall was trynig to be the state's first black governor and in the DP challenging him was viewed through a racial prism. Cuomo was criticised for thwarting history and backed away from the race to run for attorney general.
Running against the man who actually became the state's first black governor is again a hard thing to do, as a raucus primary could estrange one of the party's largest and most loyal consituencies. That is why the push came to convince Paterson to step aside. He didn't and if he continues to rebound in the polls, Paterson's stature could make a Cuomo candidacy a risky affair.....He may think so too and that is why the AG remains coy in hopes Governor Paterson's resurrection fizzles.
The Daily Politics - NY Daily News
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Yet, at the same time, the Governor is budgeting money for projects that favor foreign wind companies.
Projects that will result in the depreciation of the value of many Jefferson County homes located in the Lake and River districts.
Most Citizens love to hate schools and school teachers. It is the great distraction while New York
State commits billions to turning Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River Valley into a giant factory.
The Guv in my view is the ONLY one trying to solve this problem.
Incumbents? Working on member items to bring home for votes.
That's pretty simple math, too.
I'm with Gov. Paterson... hang tough and show who is leading and who is not.
I didn't care for the man after he became Governor, but this is starting to change my opinion of him.
In all of Albany, he appears to be the only one taking this problem seriously and trying to take some form of action. Everyone else seems to have the view of..Who cares??
Tough times are going to require tough decisions. Yes I know. Education is precious, don't cut there. So are all the other things that the state funds. Cuts have to come from somewhere. I cut this you're unhappy. You cut something else, I'm unhappy. Suck it up folks. That's how we got into this mess to begin with.
I agree with JonStewartFan. Too many grants given for foolish projects. Everyone thinks of a grant as free money. Well guess what - it's not free! Every politician has their own agenda to try to make them look good. The hands-outs have to stop somewhere, as much as we may not like it.
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