Sentences with phrase «turncoat democrats»

Notable «No» votes included occasional turncoat Democrats Hiram Monserrate and Carl Kruger.

One answer to Quinn's question: Progressives believe (with some cause) that Cuomo has abetted GOP control of the State Senate by coddling the turncoat Democrats of the IDC and approving gerrymandered district maps that aid upstate Republicans — and (with indisputable cause) that Albany is a bastion of corruption where well - heeled interests (most conspicuously, New York City developers) can purchase favors at bargain prices.

He cast Russo, who has the support of local and Albany Republicans and has out - fundraised his opponent, as «the anointed candidate of the back - room bosses» who run the SRCC and accepted two turncoat Democrats — ex-Sen.

Espaillat, who organized the Town Hall to give locals an opportunity to address «the current state of affairs,» went on the defensive when one attendee questioned Alcantara's alliance with the IDC and blasted Espaillat's support for such a «turncoat Democrat.»

Not exact matches

Fury over being treated like second - class citizens after spending so many years doing just that to the Democrats was in part what spurred the GOP to mount last summer's Senate coup with the help of two turncoats: Now - Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. and ex-Sen.

When the Democrats cut a deal to bring Espada back into their conference they very carefully crafted it so none of their members would have to cast a formal vote in favor of the turncoat senator, who was being investigated at the time for various infractions (one of those probes came to fruition today; others are yet unresolved).

New York, NY — A growing coalition of dozens of groups (list in formation below), including all major resistance groups across New York State, have joined forces to express their strong rejection of Governor Cuomo's and the New York State Democratic Party's plan to «unite» the mainline Democrats of the New York State Senate with the turncoat «Democrats» of the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC).

, have joined forces to express their strong rejection of Governor Cuomo's and the New York State Democratic Party's plan to «unite» the mainline Democrats of the New York State Senate with the turncoat «Democrats» of the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC).

Andrea Stewart - Cousins, and other Senate democrats, need to focus on bringing into the party lawmakers who will represent the Democrats who elected them, not making deals with turncoats incapable of keeping promisedemocrats, need to focus on bringing into the party lawmakers who will represent the Democrats who elected them, not making deals with turncoats incapable of keeping promiseDemocrats who elected them, not making deals with turncoats incapable of keeping promises.»

The Independent Democratic Conference (IDC)-- led by Bronx State Senator Jeff Klein — is a group of turncoat NY State Senators who were elected to office as Democrats but have a «majority coalition» with Republicans, giving them control of the Senate.

But this error of judgment, under pressure from SDP turncoats, does not diminish his stature as one of the most outstanding British socialists and democrats of the twentieth century.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is spearheading an effort to find a credible primary opponent to defeat turncoat state Sen. Simcha Felder, the Brooklyn Democrat who caucuses with Republicans, sources said Tuesday...

How badly did Democrats in Albany want to lure turncoat senator Pedro Espada Jr. back to their side?

Meanwhile, the Senate continues to undermine itself: With only one day left (Monday) in the legislative session for this summer, Republicans continue to reject any power - sharing deal with Democrats unless sketchy businessman, turncoat politician, and non-district resident Pedro Espada remains president of the body.

The IDC is in an increasingly bitter war with other Democrats who accuse them of being turncoats for supporting the GOP majority in the Senate.

by Katy Grimes, E&E Legal Senior Media Fellow As appearing in the Flash Report As the California Legislature voted Monday to extend the corrupt Cap and Trade taxing and regulatory program by 10 years, eight turncoat Republican legislators voted with the Democrats.