In statements after the Newtown shooting on Friday, IDC Leader Senator Jeff Klein said we must «continue to reevaluate the place of guns in our state and our society» Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos, who will jointly lead the new Senate governing coalition with Senator Klein, says he's interested in pursuing measures to «curb illegal gun use by increasing penalties and enacting mandatory minimum sentences». (nynow.wmht.org)
Critics of PR claim that some small parties can enjoy long spells in governing coalitions, giving them much more influence than their popular support merits. (independent.co.uk)
Or, he could join the Independent Democratic Conference, which would be wooed to form some sort of governing coalition in the chamber. (nystateofpolitics.com)