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Schumer the unseen hand in NY Senate choice

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Posted by Fred 2009-01-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 Knowing Schumer and his politics, I find this very hard to believe. She is a very conservative Democrat - pro-gun, pro-tax cuts and anti-TARP. Where there does Schumer fit? Nowhere. In fact, with her reputation for being a self-starter, assertive and confident door slammer Schumer should be watching his back.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2009-01-25 10:39|| 2009-01-25 10:39|| Front Page Top

#2 Ah, but Chuckie is always concerned about being overshadowed. He wants someone who knows his/her place as the JUNIOR senator from Neu Yalk, dammit, and that's what he's going to get. Hillary? Didn't know her place. Caroline? She's a princess, dammit. Kirsten what's-her-name? Perfect.

Posted by Steve White 2009-01-25 11:14|| 2009-01-25 11:14|| Front Page Top

#3 Maybe Doc. But I'll wager it's a shed load more complex than that. Fractures in the NY Democratic party of some variety... maybe the Gov. is buying some sort of insurance. Dunno.

Posted by .5MT 2009-01-25 12:53|| www.cybernations.net]">[www.cybernations.net] 2009-01-25 12:53|| Front Page Top

#4 Half has it right. Spitzer and his NYC power base were in the process of deeply alienating upstate NY Dems when the feds arrested him, although upstate helped elect him in the first place based on his image of going after fat cats in the city.

His successor, Paterson, got the job by default and will have to run to keep the seat. His base among Blacks isn't enough to win - he needs upstate support and between now and then the state must finally face its precarious financial position and take some painful steps that will hit the economically less well off upstate population hard. Paterson is hoping Schumer brings home some federal aid.

Also, FWIW, Cuomo may not be Teddy's favorite little girl - and he's certainly more accomplished than Caroline - but he used to be married to a Kennedy and is deeply linked to the Clintons. Gillibrand is clean, well respected and moderate -- and she isn't owned by any of the Manhattan cliques.

It's a shame Andrew isn't half the relatively principled politician his father was. There's lots not to like about Mario Cuomo's policies as NY gov, but he was and is a decent person. Andrew reeks of ambition and power climbing.

Posted by lotp 2009-01-25 13:03|| 2009-01-25 13:03|| Front Page Top

#5 Lotp, are there any possibilities for you among the various special elections and party primaries?

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2009-01-25 13:17|| 2009-01-25 13:17|| Front Page Top

#6 To run myself or to support someone?

There are a couple reasons I won't run for any public office. But there may be ways for me to support others.

Posted by lotp 2009-01-25 13:46|| 2009-01-25 13:46|| Front Page Top

#7 Well, guess we're stuck with the losers.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2009-01-25 14:17|| 2009-01-25 14:17|| Front Page Top

#8 Jack's initial comment is 1/2 correct - as a rep. she's all that, but as a senator, Schumer will guide her to the left, if she needs guidance at all. She's likely simply to "grow" in office, and the 2nd amendment position is the easiest to jettison for a democrat to evolve away from.

Barring catastrophe, she's liable to be in office 4 or 5 terms. Three catastrophes could stop her - 1) personal - ethics/finance/taxes etc. 2) the NY dems fracture galore as others note 3) she's less than meets the eye and serendipity throws a good GOP candidate at her in a GOP election cycle.

I'd take #3 over the first two.

Posted by Halliburton - Mysterious Conspiracy Division 2009-01-25 23:10|| 2009-01-25 23:10|| Front Page Top

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