Monroe County as Kingdom: Queen Maggie?
Our very own Mark J B has hisself a recommended post on MyDD.com, talking about Mary Beth Cleary’s historic win in Pittsford.
He sums up our local situation quite nicely, and casts Maggie Brooks’ unholy alliance with the County Leg in a new and interesting way:
Despite tremendous efforts over the last few years by DFA led activists, it has been extremely difficult to break the majority held by Republicans and get more Democrats elected. Although there have been a few instances, for the most part the efforts have gone without fruit. As a result of this, the Monroe County Executive, also a Republican, acts almost as a Queen since she rarely faces opposition to what she wants to do. Too often the legislature acts behind closed doors and leaves the democratic minority out of its decision making process.
That really nails it. In honor of Mark J B’s clarity, I present you with this image. Anyone with better photoshopping skills than me care to refine it?
I like it!!!
Very Monty Python… looks like a giant foot should appear and crush her.