Requiem for a political heavyweight?
That’s what this New York Times piece on Bruno sounds like. I know, I know, rumors of his demise may be greatly exaggerated..
But at what should be his crowning moment, Mr. Bruno finds himself on the defensive as never before. The F.B.I. is investigating his business ties, newspapers are exploring his financial relationships with people seeking help from the state, some Republicans are grumbling that he is tarnishing their troubled party, and for the first time, a member of his conference, Senator John J. Bonacic, a Hudson Valley Republican, is calling on Mr. Bruno to step down.
Happy New Years to all!




[...] “…and by people I mean: really rich people and companies hoping for a favor.” I’m sorry, that was outta line, it’s not like he’s under investigation for financial misconduct or anything. Oh, wait. And, if that’s not enough for poor Joe to worry about, there’s that crazy, crazy bunch of left-wing wackos breathing down his neck.ÂÂ That’s right, the League of Women Voters: “Unless the Senate wants to be truly tagged with being dysfunctional, they are going to have to get on this train before it roars out of the station,” said Barbara Bartoletti of the state League of Women Voters. [...]