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Another special session, another disappointment.
The NYS legislature met once again to try and fill a %3.5 billion budget gap. Carl Kruger floated more tax increases, Governor Paterson wants to cut education funding mid-year, Majority Leader (if he still is, I can't keep track) Espada seems to be absent from any real solution, while Senator Diaz continues to proclaim his love for his gay brothers, grandchildren, and staffers, while at the same time ensuring they remain second-class citizens.
I would like to remind NYS Democrats that an election is coming up in 2010. All 62 seats in the state Senate are up for grabs. Every single one deserves a primary challenge by a progressive, reform-minded Democrat.
We can no longer rely on those sitting in power now to do the people's business; they will not, hasn't it been proved over and over again? Go to:
http://www.elections.state.ny.us/
and find out how you can become a candidate for the NYS Senate now.
There is no time like the present, No Day, but Today! |
