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  • Judge considers forcing Gov. Paterson to fill congressional seat sooner (NY: Massa seat)

    05/26/2010 6:02:30 AM PDT · by Behind Liberal Lines · 191+ views
    The Post-Standard ^ | May 26, 2010, 7:36AM | By Jim O'Hara
    A federal judge in Rochester is now considering whether to compel Gov. David Paterson to order an early special election to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. Eric Massa. U.S. District Judge David Larimer reserved decision after listening to legal arguments Tuesday afternoon. He indicated he would issue a written decision, according to Syracuse lawyer John Cirando. Cirando is representing three Southern Tier residents who filed the lawsuit seeking to compel the governor to hold a special election to fill the seat in the 29th District. Paterson recently ordered a special election to be held on Election Day, but...