Being that you don't exactly find $8 million in the couch cushions (unless you're, say, Randy "Duke" Cunningham), the Times is reporting that Spitzer is going to enlist the help of Mr. Mulrow, who is a big Democratic financier:
Mr. Mulrow ran for comptroller in the Democratic primary in 2002, and earlier this year was among the finalists to replace the victor in that race, Alan G. Hevesi, after Mr. Hevesi resigned. Spitzer aides believe that his seniority, sizable Rolodex and range of experience would help the campaign bridge the different camps within the Democratic Party in New York.
Mr. Spitzer does not face re-election until 2011. But the governor will be closely involved in efforts by Democrats next year to take control of the State Senate, where Republicans currently hold a two-seat majority.
I'm not generally the biggest fan of having big money-men bankroll political parties. But as long as Bruno continues to stonewall campaign finance reform, I say let him now sleep in the bed he has made. |
