Posted on 04/12/2009 7:54:20 PM PDT by reaganaut1
ALBANY — When Gov. David A. Paterson met recently with a group of mostly black legislators, he got an earful. They wanted to know his strategy for recovering from his disastrous first year. They complained that their constituents were furious over Mr. Paterson’s cuts to hospitals and schools, and that his administration had failed to consult with them on important issues.
It fell to the Rev. Al Sharpton, a Paterson confidant at the meeting, in late March, to make peace. Better communication was needed, Mr. Sharpton said, but he added that lawmakers should stand behind Mr. Paterson — especially now.
“The thing that the governor had to deal with is, there was only one story getting out, and that was negative — even in the African-American community,” Mr. Sharpton recalled.
In a sign of just how far Mr. Paterson’s fortunes have fallen, the governor now faces growing doubts from a group that has been among his most loyal: black elected officials, clergy members and voters.
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The disappointment expressed by some black voters in interviews appears distinct from the more dominant critique of Mr. Paterson as ineffective and lacking in focus. They cited Mr. Paterson’s efforts to remake himself as a moderate, fiscally conservative politician, a break from his beginnings as a liberal Democrat and defender of social programs.
As a result the enthusiasm many African-Americans once felt has evaporated.
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Yeah, and he’s even running out of rich people to tax. Poor sot.
What is happening in New York and California is a glimpse into the future of what big spending, high tax policies will bring us.
Are there any patriots left to demand change in those states ?
“lacking in focus”?????
Living in NY is no fun, especially NYC.
Its kinda neat when leftist get essentially what they deserve.
No they don't.
The lying NY Times is so full of horse manure you could smell it from outer space. Where else is a major Democrat constituency supposed to go for "free stuff", confiscated from working Republican taxpayers and "redistributed" to them?
Sure, but it's hopeless. (Same in New Jersey.) The parasites outnumber the hosts.
Don't believe it for a second. In the end they will vote for him.
You’ve been to outer space Lancey!?
Yeah. Back when I was in college. My mind went there, even if my body didn’t.
The question is not whether they will vote for someone like Giuliani over Paterson in the general election (they won’t) but whether they will show up to vote in the primary and the general in the numbers that Paterson needs. The same goes for Obama. He’s going to get >90%, probably >95% of the black vote four years from now, the question is turnout.
Isn't ACORN in charge of turnout now?
We see and here these grumblings in Lib/Socialist circles all the time but when push comes to shove they all stay on the Plantation.
I hadn't considered that part of it. The enthusiasm for 0 and any other black politician has to diminish over time. Especially when they discover that things are getting worse not better.
Going down the road of central planning never ends well.
Anyone want to bet they will be heavily involved in the census?
Right. Whatis happening in those states shows the limits of government. Because of its ineffeciencies, it cannot deliver what liberals promise. Utopia means nowhere. Given all power, government cannot deliver perfect justice.
A blind squirrel will find an ACORN....
The thirst for justice can never be quenched.
First Patterson wanted the so called “fat tax,” then he said no. Then he puts a tax on all carbonated beverages, candy, bottled water, and drinks with less than 70% juice. A 20 oz. bottle of soda costs $1.61. The poor pay the same $1.61 that I do.
If we have a really hot summer with no AC (due to the smart grid) and no affordable soda or Gatorade, we’ll have rioting in the streets of the major urban centers. Everything will explode. People in close proximity in hot weather can get a little crazy. But Patterson and the other pols won’t think of that. It will never occur to them as a possibility.
Patterson is not qualified to be Governor.
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