COUP IN ALBANY: GOP Takes Over NY State Senate, page 1
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Topic started on 8-6-2009 @ 11:03 PM by MysterE
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This is pretty exciting! The democrats were in control before Senators Pedro Espada and Hiram Monserrate (below) switched sides and voted with the republicans to replace Malcolm Smith!




Malcolm Smith Ousted As Senate Majority Leader; Dems Turn Off Lights, Cut Internet Power In Attempt To Stop Coup




It was a carefully crafted coup -- five weeks in the making, with independent Tom Golisano in on the plotting.

And when it was over Republican Sen. Dean Skelos of Rockville Center was back in power as Senate Majority Leader. Dumped was former Democratic leader Malcolm Smith


It caught the democrats so off guard they turned out the lights and un-plugged the internet!

From Wiki


The move came after Republican whip Tom Libous introduced a surprise resolution to vacate the chair and replace Smith as temporary president and majority leader. All 30 Republicans plus two Democrats, Monserrate and Espada, voted in favor of the resolution. In accordance with a prearranged deal, Espada was elected temporary president and acting lieutenant governor while Skelos was elected majority leader.


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Washington Post Article:GOP, 2 Dems flip power balance in NY senate
New York Times Article:Republicans Seize Control of State Senate
Timesunion.com Article:Two Democrats join Republicans to topple Smith as Senate leader



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reply posted on 8-6-2009 @ 11:28 PM by MysterE
reply to post by USamf


When I first read the article I thought of an upset child saying "I'm taking my ball and going home"

I'm not republican either, I'm Libertarian, but tend to lean more to the right then left.

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reply posted on 9-6-2009 @ 04:55 PM by MysterE
Here's an update on the shake up in the New York Senate
Chaos Rules The Day In The Capital District


There was no work done in the Senate Tuesday. Here's why:

Right now the doors to the Senate are locked


Thats right, no one allowed inside because the doors are locked! This is turning out to be funny and sad all at the same time.

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reply posted on 23-6-2009 @ 07:46 PM by MysterE
UPDATE:

N.Y. Senate Talks Fail Miserably, Chaos Ensues
Dems Refuse To Recognize Espada As President Pro Tem, Don't Stand For Pledge Of Allegiance During Special Session



"We do not concede that Pedro Espada is the Senate president. We have offered to put aside the issues of whether the president of the Senate is Sen. [Malcolm] Smith or Sen. Espada," said Sen. Eric Schneiderman, D-Manhattan.

What happened next was equally incredible. With the Democrats in their seats, the Republicans marched in and tried to take the podium. They were rebuffed, so they held a session form the well of the chamber and passed dozens of bills by acclamation.


This is classic!

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reply posted on 30-6-2009 @ 11:52 AM by MysterE
UPDATE:

I may be the only one following this thread, but as OP I will continue to keep it updated. (Am I talking to myself) anyways here it is...

From this article:
Dems seize chamber in NY Senate standoff


The three-week standoff that has paralyzed the state Senate continued this morning when Democrats again locked themselves inside the chambers


This is great comedy!!!

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