Posted on 01/24/2015 8:48:12 AM PST by Zakeet
Albany is terrified and in disarray after Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silvers arrest, with lawmakers and insiders fearing hell turn on them to save himself.
People are scratching their heads and saying, What did I say the last time I spoke to Shelly? one veteran Albany lobbyist told The Post on Friday.
After Silvers arrest Thursday, US Attorney Preet Bharara hinted at more to come, telling the public to stay tuned.
Now legislators are questioning why Silvers closest Democratic colleagues, including Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle, have pledged support for him instead of calling for his resignation.
They want Shelly to see that [they arent] pulling down his ship. Thats a theory, said Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney (R-New Hartford). Why else would you be huddling around to get on TV? They seemed nervous standing around Morelle yesterday.
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They all should be worried. Offer the scumbag a plea deal to spill the beans. I am sure that is what they are concerned about.
It is rather sweet to see, ehhh ?
Well, what am I, chopped liver?
Cute.
Not chopped liver, I hope!
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