Posted on 04/23/2009 5:59:39 PM PDT by GinaLolaB
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York Democratic Gov. David Paterson says he'll go along with whatever the Senate's Democratic leader decides is the best way to win passage of legislation to legalize gay marriage.
Both Paterson and Sen. Malcolm Smith of Queens back the legislation. Paterson has urged putting it on the floor of the Legislature for debate and an uncertain vote. But Smith wants to wait until he secures the 32 votes needed for passage in his chamber, and he has been missing a few.
Talking to reporters Wednesday, Paterson says Smith "knows the inertia of the Senate better than anyone" and he'll "stick with his final judgment."
Based on the polls - Son of Sam or Dinkins could beat Paterson in the next election.
My guess is Paterson realized he will lose even bigger if he backs gay marriage.
“New York Democratic Gov. David Paterson says he’ll go along with whatever the Senate’s Democratic leader decides is the best way to win passage of legislation to legalize gay marriage.”
He’ll take the straddle.
This Paterson dude is way over his head as governor. What a classic example of the Peter Principle.
New York Democratic Gov. David Paterson says he'll go along with whatever the Senate's Democratic leader decides is the best way to win passage of legislation to legalize gay marriage. Both Paterson and Sen. Malcolm Smith of Queens back the legislation. Paterson has urged putting it on the floor of the Legislature for debate and an uncertain vote. But Smith wants to wait until he secures the 32 votes needed for passage in his chamber...
and the filthy disease ridden queers take another one in the HA ha!!!
Kind of reminds you of the current administration in Washington.
Is Patterson a closet gay-wad, or WHAT?
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