Gutless Dems, blundering Annan
Democrats
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Prescription for partisanship
And there’s no sign that it’ll get prettier anytime soon. The deep rift between Democrats and Republicans in the Monroe County Legislature spilled into the light of open session Wednesday during debate at a Ways and Means committee meeting. Democrats, who are in the minority in the legislature, want the county to consider […]
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Under the big tent
Instead of griping about the property tax increase, maybe Democrats in the Monroe County legislature should send the GOP flowers. By most accounts, the brutal budget process that just finished has given Democrats the upper hand. After swearing up and down that they wouldn’t raise taxes and after running a county executive candidate on […]
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Reader feedback 6.11.03
The School Board primary, pesticides on lawns, Doyle taxes
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Biz wants Doyle out
Rochester-area business leaders want County Executive Jack Doyle to not seek re-election next fall. Officially, the reason is the “personality clash” between Doyle and Rochester Mayor Bill Johnson. But it’s clear that members of the business community are deeply concerned about Doyle and his effect on the community and its economy. They made […]
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To the barricades!
So how depressed are you? The media had predicted that last week’s election would be a cliffhanger. What a hoot. But we should have seen this rout coming. The Democrats caved on Iraq so they could focus on the economy — and then had no message. No plan. No conviction. No fire. Meantime, the […]
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Urban journal
The time for protest is just beginning Numerous Democrats — including our own two senators — disgraced themselves last week by caving in on Iraq. With their help, the president has the authority to start his war any time he likes. In the week before the vote, an anti-war protest in downtown Rochester drew […]
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Reader feedback 8.21.02
It’s what we want; Where’s the outcry?; Is the money there?; Dems in disarray; Shut out; Moms in playland
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Politics: The price of influence
Democrats who voted to oust José Cruz as minority leader of the County Legislature hoped his demotion would grant them freedom. That is, freedom from the influence Democrats at the city and state levels were exerting on their caucus. Instead, the uproar from that vote may have freed them from the opportunity to advance their […]
