[autumnraine]

THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!!!

Thanks again mewzilla for the link/info.

[mewzilla]

Thank you for posting it, autumnraine!

[johniegrad]

citing the cost to taxpayers in the cash-strapped state

The Democratic governor is concerned about costs now?

[Pollster1]

Democracy? Not any more. That’s part of the “change” that the Socialist-in-Chief promised. We can “hope” that we will be permitted to vote in November.

[jessduntno]

Republicans saw Massa’s Corning, New York-area seat as a likely GOP pickup that they hoped would have generate momentum for the party heading into the midterm elections.”

Duh. So did the Dems. Way to play it close to the vest, Pubbies.

[I_Like_Spam]

The state of New York ought to be sued, the governor is denying the people of the district a voice in Congress.

If Rangel were to flee the country to escape tax charges and abandoned his seat, would Paterson have allowed the Harlem district to be without a representative for such a long period of time?

I really doubt it.

[lowtaxsmallgov]

So an entire District goes unrepresented, because “cost concerns” trump representative democracy???

[mewzilla]

Wade through the spin to see why we won't get a special election....

Lack of special election for Massa seat probably won’t hurt GOP

The 'Rats have just told the entire district to go to Hades.

[WHBates]

Maybe Congress and Obama will also cancel the November elections. I'm sure it's in the commerce clause somewhere.

[Tzimisce]

"We have some serious concerns about the financial impact that a special election could have on the county level, especially because those counties are facing the same fiscal crisis that the state is facing," Maggie McKeon said in an e-mail to Gannett News Service.

Hm...could this be a portent of this Nov? Sorry we would have elections, but we don't have any money to run them. Sorry.

[dforest]

This is unacceptable. Why are we allowing this criminal to get away with this?

[Huskrrrr]

What about the cost to taxpayers if they don’t hold a special election.

[BigSkyFreeper]

I’m surprised the unelected governor didn’t appoint himself. Slimy rats have a tendency to do that, even when weighted down by scandals.

[autumnraine]

Just had a thought... anyone think the Governor will suddenly “find” the money after amnesty has passed?

[Psalm 144]

Writ of mandamus.

[Alberta's Child]

I'm thinking the GOP can get more mileage out of this decision by the governor than they would have gotten just by having the special election.

And maybe it wasn't such a bad decision after all. New York is going to lose at least 1-2 seats in Congress after the 2010 census, so they might as well get used to the loss of representation.

[randita]

Massa’s seat can go (R). Several leading analysts are projecting this seat as either a toss up or leans R.

Support the R candidate, Tom Reed:

NY 29-(Open Seat formerly held by Eric Massa):
*Tom Reed, http://www.tomreedforcongress.com/

[mewzilla]

Update....

Koon lambastes Democratic leadership, quits congressional race

Note to Mr. Koon: Lovely party you've got there.

[mewzilla]

The latest....

Democratic candidates down to 3

First comment says it all to my mind.

Note to the local 'Rats: Hey, guys, my offer's still open. I'd be more than happy to run on your ticket. I've been a registered 'Rat for decades.

[Lancey Howard]

So, without representation the people of that district do not need to pay federal taxes?

[mewzilla]

Update....

Since When Is Filling House Vacancies Optional?

BTW, the local media's not reporting this, but last I heard Zeller was living in DC or VA. The guy hasn't been a resident of NY-29 for quite a while.