Posted on 02/09/2010 7:21:37 PM PST by Second Amendment First
The New York State Senate on Tuesday night expelled a senator convicted of assaulting his companion, the first time a member of the Legislature was forced from office in nearly a century.
Hiram Monserrate, a Democrat from Queens, was convicted last fall of misdemeanor assault after a fight with his companion, Karla Giraldo, that left her with a deep gash on her face, though he was acquitted of more serious felony assault charges.
Rather than bringing a close to Mr. Monserrate’s legislative career, the expulsion could be the beginning of a lengthy fight that would play out in the courts and create further instability in the already volatile political atmosphere in Albany.
As the Senate moved forward with a vote, Mr. Monserrate’s lawyers were drafting a temporary restraining order seeking to have him reinstated. One of the lawyers, Norman Siegel, said the order would be filed Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan.
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Didn’t they sometimes have duels in Congress a few centuries ago?
Unusual for the dems to oust one of their own, they usually close ranks.
Are pigs flying somewhere??
As a member of a fragile Democratic majority that holds power by a single vote, Mr. Monserrate used the threat that he would switch political allegiances to gain considerable leverage within his party. After he was arrested in December 2008 and details of the assault became known, no Democrats in the Senate openly criticized his conduct. He was given a committee chairmanship, though it was revoked after his indictment, and was even the beneficiary of a fund-raiser by the majority leader at the time, Senator Malcolm A. Smith of Queens.
In June, Mr. Monserrate was one of two Democrats who took part in the upheaval that temporarily resulted in the party’s loss of power in the Senate. His formerly loyal colleagues quickly turned on him.
New York ping
He is a pig who often votes with republicans.
He will be replaced with a 100% predictable rubber stamp party hack.
He voted against same-sex “marriage”. This is the FDRQ payback.
Lawmakers Expel N.Y. State Senator——and nobody deserved it more.
Democrat Monserrate was convicted for beating up Giraldo his girlfriend-—even had him on video manhandling her.
Heartwarming to see latinos here “just to have a better life.” (/sarc)
Hiram Monserrate, a Democrat from Queens, was convicted last fall of misdemeanor assault after a fight with his companion, Karla Giraldo, that left her with a deep gash on her face, though he was acquitted of more serious felony assault charges. Rather than bringing a close to Mr. Monserrate's legislative career, the expulsion could be the beginning of a lengthy fight that would play out in the courts and create further instability in the already volatile political atmosphere in Albany... Monserrate's lawyers were drafting a temporary restraining order seeking to have him reinstated.Great! Demwit effs up the other Demwits in NY state! Perfect! How do I contribute to his legal defense fund? Thanks Second Amendment First.
Now, now. Let us not forget which ethnic group is most associated with “wife beaters” in this area. ;)
It’s about time.
Abuser, drunk, louse !
If you ever have to watch MSNBC in your life, this next clip would be a reason to. When Zell Miller challenged Chrissy Matthews to a DUEL after his RNC speech in 2004!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuBnlNjZq24
The Dems wouldn’t be booting Monserrate were it not for the likelihood they’ll hold his seat. His briefly voting with the GOP to organize probably helped make the decision easier, too.
They did the right thing for once. Two politicians booted from office in the past year, both are dems.
his companion???
Isn’t that what they call a seeing eye dog?
ugh
Thought women are equal to men these days, so what’s the big deal, they fought and she lost. Would it be a big deal if it was his boyfriend who he beat up?
Hiram Monserrate’s situation furter destabilizes the political climate in Albany. The fact is, it’s yet another problem for the democrats in NY as we go into a political season that is already problematic for democrats nationally. Keep an eye on Albany, and not so much what happens to a lowlife like Monserrate.
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