June 08, 2009

The New York Senate Is Republican Once More

What the hell just happened?

Well the upper body of the New York legislature which had been run by Republicans seemingly since the Founding until this year, is now in Republican hands once more. Two senators (both of whom are under investigation - actually one is under indictment), one from the Bronx and one from Queens, have switched parties. This is a big win for battered Republicans in the Northeast. And I suppose some party operatives might say it as a sign the party can appeal to Hispanics, even if there are questions about the Hispanics in question.

Malcolm Smith, who had been Majority Leader, is not taking this well. And presuming this switch holds, you've got to think some people will be questioning if he should remain the leader of the Democrats in the Senate.

Posted by armand at June 8, 2009 05:10 PM | TrackBack | Posted to Politics


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