I found myself really excited that the Democrats took a Republican seat in the special election in the 48th SD, leaving them one seat short of a majority.
Then I remembered that Shelly Silver's Assembly is as corrupt as Joe Bruno's Senate, only it corruptly does things I agree with from time to time.
I find myself really excited about this Barack Obama character, what with is charisma and his changes and his whatnot.
Then I remembered how Spitzer was going to change everything on day one, which was over 400 days ago, but still hasn't exactly pulled it off. It could be that one individual might not be able to single-handedly dislodge centuries of entrenched greed.
One thing hasn't changed. We still can't do worse than Bush. I guess that's a plus.
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From the Newsday article (last paragraph): "The two candidates took each other to court over who would get the Independence Party line. A judge initially ruled the line would be left blank but the state Court of Appeals on Monday awarded the line to Barclay."
Isn't this the same Independence Party whose support Hillary Clinton said in the debate she Rejected on Principle? I was surprised to learn that their party's line was the subject of a fight, given how horrible HRC said the party is, and given their short history of endorsing Republicans and other assorted assholes. But then it turns out, HRC appeared and got votes on Independence's fucking line in 2006! Amazing.
I should add that HRC courted Independence's endorsement back in 2000, the same time she was supposed to be Rejecting and Denouncing it on Principle, but said she wouldn't appear on their Senate line if they endorsed Pat Buchanan for President. In the end, they just chose to endorse other people.
Oh, and about changing things on day one: Spitzer is dealing with an opposition-controlled state congress. Obama will be dealing with Democratic majorities in both houses, presumably. So audaciously, I continue to hope for change.
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