So, what exactly where New York voters thinking in reelecting Alan Hevesi as comptroller despite knowing all that they did about his ethical and potential criminal violations of state law?
Well, they didn't think much of it since they reelected him pretty handily over Callaghan. That doesn't reflect well on New York voters, but when they wonder why state officials treat voters as their own personal piggy bank and don't do a damn thing to lower state spending, start by reexamining who they've elected to office.
Pataki has all but punted the issue to Spitzer, who will now face the first major quandry of his tenure. What will Spitzer do? I know what he should do - get Hevesi booted from office.
The New York Sun outlines some of the leading candidates for the job.
Spitzer should move quickly to deal with this situation.
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