Former Gov. David Paterson named new state Democratic party chairman

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KEN LOVETT

A day after it was reported that Assemblyman Keith Wright put in for per diems for times he was not in Albany, Gov. Cuomo announced Wednesday morning that he is leaving as state Democratic party co-chairman.

Wright is being replaced by former Gov. David Paterson.

Wright and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner in 2012 were appointed by Cuomo as co-chairs of the party. Miner, who had a falling out with Cuomo over budget issues, recently resigned her post.

Addressing the state Democratic convention Wednesday morning, Wright said he always intended to serve for two years.


Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/gov-david-paterson-named-new-state-democratic-party-chairman-blog-entry-1.1800365#ixzz32MWSRbNo

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1. At Democratic Convention, Anti-Independence Party Resolution Quashed

Nick Reisman

A resolution that would have urged Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reject the Independence Party ballot line this fall was quashed on Wednesday in an executive committee vote.

Meanwhile, committee members also passed on approving a resolution that would urged the Senate Independent Democratic Conference to rejoin the mainline conference fold and end the majority coalition in the chamber that has allowed Republicans to retain power.

The IDC resolution had been proposed by the progressive caucus within the state Democratic Party.

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/05/at-democratic-convention-anti-independence-party-resolution-quashed/

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2. Ex-Gov. David Paterson likens electing GOPer Rob Astorino to putting Bernie Madoff in charge of SEC

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/gov-david-paterson-likens-electing-goper-rob-astorino-putting-bernie-madoff-charge-sec-blog-entry-1.1800422

[Smarmie Doofus]

3. Nice quote re. Madoff but isn't this taking the revolving door theme to the extreme?

I mean.... what does kind of a grudge does this state party have against actual...... you know... *change.*?

(BTW: Call #4 last nite. Unreal. Doesn't the guy have an actual *job* he should be doing?)

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4. When does your club endorse?

[Smarmie Doofus]

7. Tomorrow.

Until then I'm in "release the hounds" mode.

[hrmjustin]

8. Hopefullyhe will leave you alone after that.

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5. DiNapoli accepts nom: ‘The work continues’

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/213101/dinapoli-accepts-nom-the-work-continues/

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6. Eric Schneiderman Launches New Campaign Website as GOP Ramps Up Attacks

http://observer.com/2014/05/eric-schneiderman-launches-new-campaign-website-as-gop-ramp-up-attacks/

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9. Paterson won’t ‘raise expectations’ for Democratic Senate

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/05/8545803/paterson-wont-raise-expectations-democratic-senate?top-featured-3

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10. Bronx Borough Prez Ruben Diaz Jr. named campaign co-chairman by Gov. Cuomo

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/bronx-borough-prez-ruben-diaz-jr-named-campaign-co-chairman-gov-cuomo-blog-entry-1.1800700

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11. Former Oswego Mayor Sullivan to lead Cuomo campaign in Upstate NY

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/05/former_oswego_mayor_sullivan_to_lead_upstate_campaign_for_gov_cuomo.html

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12. NYS Democrats table push to ask Gov. Cuomo to reject Independence Party line

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/nys-democrats-table-push-gov-cuomo-reject-independence-party-line-blog-entry-1.1801085

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13. NYS Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver calls for full Democratic takeover of state Senate

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/nys-assembly-speaker-sheldon-silver-calls-full-democratic-takeover-state-senate-blog-entry-1.1801751

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14. Democrats boo I.D.C., vow to reclaim ‘rightful’ majority

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/05/8545880/democrats-boo-idc-vow-reclaim-rightful-majority?top-featured-1

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15. With ‘special pride,’ Clinton renominates Cuomo remotely

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/05/8545887/special-pride-clinton-renominates-cuomo-remotely

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16. De Blasio presents Cuomo as a model Democrat

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/05/8545886/de-blasio-presents-cuomo-model-democrat?top-featured-1

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17. Cuomo touts liberal supporters, centrist record

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/05/8545899/cuomo-touts-liberal-supporters-centrist-record

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18. Cuomo talks Moreland, renovations, Indy line

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/05/8545922/cuomo-talks-moreland-renovations-indy-line?top-featured-3

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19. Mark-Viverito hopes Hochul will evolve like Gillibrand

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/city-hall/2014/05/8545925/mark-viverito-hopes-hochul-will-evolve-gillibrand?top-featured-2

[Rhiannon12866]

20. Isn't this good news?

I always liked him and he was the one who first appointed Kirsten Gillibrand as senator when Hillary Clinton became Secretary of State. I think she's done a terrific job! And the Governor really is a remarkable man, rose to the highest office in the state despite his blindness. And he has a sense of humor, appeared on SNL.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Returns: David Paterson Steals ‘SNL’
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/09/26/saturday-night-live-returns-david-paterson-steals-show/

[hrmjustin]

21. I think this helps set him up for running for Rangel's seat 2 years from now.

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22. Cuomo vows to 'double down' on investment upstate

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Cuomo-vows-to-double-down-on-investment-upstate-5500006.php

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23. Independence Party leader accuses Republican Rob Astorino of hypocrisy over Cuomo criticism

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/independence-party-leader-accuses-republican-rob-astorino-hypocrisy-cuomo-criticism-blog-entry-1.1803838

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24. Gov. Cuomo's pick of David Paterson to head NY Democratic party has some scratching their heads

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/gov-cuomo-pick-david-paterson-head-ny-democratic-party-scratching-heads-blog-entry-1.1805460