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  • GOP Bus Drivers

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    After essentially throwing Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava under the bus by not running her in the 48th after she polled better than others, the state GOP Chair now says that Assemblyman Will Barkley was probably not the right candidate to run either. So he gets run over too.

    You [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2008, 3:31pm EDT
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  • Viewing This War

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    I am reminded every day when I have my first cup of coffee about the purpose of our military and specifically the founding of the Army War College. I view this quote on my favorite mug which I received a few years ago from the Army War College when I [...]
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    Posted: April 02, 2008, 6:58am EDT
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  • Corrections Policy (or lack thereof) Can Skew Sound Budget Decisions

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    New York State lags far behind many other states in terms of progressive criminal justice and corrections policy. It has an antiquated local court system, does not properly gatekeep as who goes to prison (or local jails), lacks enough proven, cost-effective alternatives to incarceration programs, and its juvenile justice system [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2008, 6:06am EDT
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  • A Novel Idea for Local and County Government

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    How about this notion - County Government should intentionally function in a bi-partisan fashion, no matter what the spilt in the legislature. Political party platforms are simply not as critical when it comes to local governance, in my opinion. In fact, they often get in the way. It seems silly [...]
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    Posted: March 29, 2008, 9:23am EDT
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  • Paterson Wants to Lead

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    Governor Paterson abruptly left a press conference yesterday after continued questions about affairs of the heart rather than affairs of government. That is good news for the people, maybe not so for the media. The first sign of his being annoyed, which contrasts with his daily positive and humorous personality, [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2008, 7:52am EDT
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  • New Elections Commissioners in Jefferson

    Party officials will be nominating new elections commissioners in what is sure to be a hotbed of political activity this fall, and maybe even sooner. Sean Hennessey, currently Democratic Deputy Elections Commissioner, will be elevated to the top spot, and Jerry Eaton will take the Republican spot.

    Hennessey [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2008, 7:08am EDT
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  • Enough is Enough

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    Time to let our Governor and the Legislature govern. It's interesting to see the barrage of media stories about what has happened in Albany over the last several weeks. The media continues to probe and inquire into Governor Paterson's situation, forcing he and his staff to continue to pay attention [...]
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    Posted: March 22, 2008, 12:54pm EDT
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  • Cost Overruns - An Issue in Watertown with the People's Money

    In Watertown, NY, a downtown street-scape project is now about one million dollars over budget and about a year behind in schedule. The cost overruns are at about 20% and that is after the City Council opted to trim parts of the project.

    For Watertown, a million dollars is [...]
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    Posted: March 21, 2008, 2:26pm EDT
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  • Weighing in on the POTUS Race

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    Its time I weighed in on the Presidential campaign. My opinion comes on the heels of Senator Obama's speech on race. Not that I have a particular opinion on the speech itself, other than he took a huge risk in keeping this issue on the front page. Time will tell' [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2008, 8:25am EDT
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  • Brevity and Levity are a Good Thing

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    Governor Paterson's swearing in and speech before the Legislature today was a wonderful shift of the serious, long-winded political speeches that usually mark a day like today. His speech, though overarchingly serious and visionary, was brief by political speech standards, and delivered with humor and candor that not typically present' [...]
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    Posted: March 17, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
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  • Deciders - Heed This

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    Methods of communication in the 21st century are evolving at extremely rapid rate, a phenomenon that is largely taken for granted. Those in public service must strive to fully comprehend and utilze communication technologies to their advantage. This video should be an waking moment for all:


    If [...]
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    Posted: March 17, 2008, 7:23am EDT
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  • Note to Sen. Aubertine - Take the Higher Ground

    Undoubtedly there is speculation that the Senate may stay Republican given the events of the last few days. It is way too early to even speculate on that, in my opinion. The results of the budget negotiation and passage in the next month have a far greater implication on the [...]
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    Posted: March 12, 2008, 3:57pm EDT
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  • Governor David Paterson

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    On Monday, Lt. Governor Paterson will become the next Governor of New York. His professional and political pedigree seems like a good fit, and he is rumored to be one to get along with the Legislature and its leaders. That alone is a plus. With the budget as a backdrop, [...]
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    Posted: March 12, 2008, 11:00am EDT
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  • Keep Focused Albany

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    With the budget debates looming, it is not time for a total derailment in Albany. The story was yesterday. Today, please get back to work Albany. If there is a resignation, there is a Lt. Governor in place to assume the leadership. Actually, very little changes in terms of what [...]
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    Posted: March 11, 2008, 7:15am EDT
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  • Sad Day for New Yorkers

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    It is indeed a sad day for New Yorkers as the scandal involving the Governor hit the press. There was one action that was admirable - the Governor did not let this issue linger. He gave a statement right away. One could argue that he should have also resigned at [...]
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    Posted: March 10, 2008, 9:22pm EDT
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  • North Country Assembly Races Gearing Up

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    After a big win in the 48th Senate District, Democrats in the North Country have to make some careful decisions regarding the 118th and 122nd Assembly Districts. It would be a shame to lose two after winning one. There seems to be a lot of discussion in terms of candidates [...]
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    Posted: March 04, 2008, 10:35pm EST
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  • Local Fire Departments can't put out their own fires

    The debacle within the Sackets Harbor Fire Department is merely the latest in a series of local fire companies who let their internal squabbling fester too long. In several other cases similar to that of Sackets, where some members wish to split away and form their own department because they [...]
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    Posted: March 01, 2008, 7:46am EST
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  • Winds of Change

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    History has indeed been made in the North Country as the 48th Senate District has elected Democrat Darrel Aubertine. Many across the state are wondering how and why this occurred in a district that Republicans have been able to put in the bank every election.

    So did Republicans [...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2008, 6:50am EST
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  • The Grand 48th District Race

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    Upstate New York will be treated to a special election this spring due to the departure of Senator Jim Wright. Two Assemblymen whose districts are in the 48th Senate district are going head to head. Right now, their respective campaigns are focusing on whose more 'local' and who better can [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 6:48pm EST
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  • Airport Management and the North Country

    It seems Northern New York just got its biggest surprise of the year when Big Sky Airlines decided to pull out of the airports up there, as well as in Boston. But should it have been a surprise? When an airport that is being tuned up, like the Watertown Airport [...]
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    Posted: December 21, 2007, 5:15pm EST
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  • Local Government Consolidation - A Must

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    In the world of corporate acquisitions, take-overs and mergers, often the scariest thought for a community is that of consolidating with another. While shared service practices between villages and towns are on the increase, it seems that is for some just too big a pill to swallow. The thought of [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2007, 6:18am EST
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  • How not to implement policy

    Governor Spitzer's retreat from the driver's license was, frankly, not a surprise. Tremendous pressure had arisen from so many groups that this issue was doomed from almost the beginning. The Governor did the right thing in the end.

    Governor Spitzer told us that change would happen and that it [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2007, 6:25am EST
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  • Did Spitzer's license issue hurt local Democrats at the polls?

    The jury is still out and some democrats deny it but certainly one wonders about the impact. After all, Eliot Spitzer stood for progress and change on day one and he certainly received a mandate last November. But just one year later and democrats didn't have a great night last [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2007, 9:20pm EST
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  • How to attract the best candidates for Villages and Towns

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    After both serving in local government and being a spectator before that, it seems that many qualified, interested people choose not to "throw their hat into the ring" of running for a local office because they have to belong to the party system. Political party ideologies have nothing to do [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2007, 6:41am EST
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  • Thought I'd try this...

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    After reading many blogs from news reporters, news junkies, political wonks, and many others, I thought I'd give this a try. It is a way to release my thoughts, perspectives, and observations to the world. As if the world cares about my thoughts. Maybe some will, others will not. Blogs' [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2007, 7:55am EST
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