This is state, not federal government. There is NO precedent for this in NY even though there have been 10 other instances when a governor ruled without a lt gov.
I thought NY always did things witout precedent!!
“There is NO precedent for this in NY even though there have been 10 other instances when a governor ruled without a lt gov.”
But I really thought Patterson made a good point that with the State senate in turmoil, and no clear leader there, if something were to happen to him (hey, you know, he might be swept off his feet by Sarah Palin, or run off to Argentina, strange days these times so I think he’s got a point) there would be no clear person to take his place.
He also said Ravitch (who must be pretty old at this point) would not seek to run after this term, but of course who knows for sure.
But I don’t know, it seemed reasonable to me.
Guess I gotta sign myself Ex-Nyer (but NYC will always be my beloved hometown!)