| I thought it would be nice to start an annual tradition around here, a vote where TAP readers can decide who most epitomized the state of downright shame our state government found itself in during the past year. I know there are other politicians in NY who deserve to be on this list, but for the purposes of fairness, it is limited to members of the State government only.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the nominees:
David Paterson, for showing that everything he ever said about reform and transparency over his 30-year career were bald-faced lies.
"Uncle Joe" Bruno, for being convicted of selling the power of his office to the highest bidders.
Dean Skelos and his Republican conference for refusing to abide by the will of the voters and accept the fact that they are indeed in the minority and also being too cowardly to give a single reason why every last one of them voted against marriage equality.
The "Gang of Four," who refused to abide by the will of the voters and decided to get the highest price possible for their party allegiance.
Ruben Diaz Sr. and the "Hate Eight", the eight Democrats who voted against Marriage Equality and thus tipping the balance against its passage.
Pedro Espada, for, among other things, attempting to sell his party allegiance for pork to supply his "charity" with state funds, believing that campaign finance laws don't apply to him, and not even living in the district he represents.
Hiram Monserratte for likely slashing his girlfriend but avoiding a felony conviction because she perjured herself. He also was in the gang of four and the hate eight.
Shelly Silver, for continuing to stonewall ethics reform, year after year.
Greg Ball for using the worst tactics of the teabagging right to manufacture outrage against Health Care Reform.
Jim Tedisco for thinking a seat in congress was his birthright and not something that merited having actual policy positions or concerns about the people of his district.
Poll after the fold, voting will end Dec 30th. |
