Idiocy On Parade In Albany

Democrats have decided to throw a temper tantrum of their own and have locked themselves in the Senate Chambers.

Why not hold their breath until they turn blue in the face.

They also barred the press and the public from the chambers, which is absolutely deplorable. These people fail to realize that the Senate isn't about them, but the work of the people of the State of New York. It's not about them, but so much of this ongoing political soap opera is driven by the political infighting among various players, particularly Democrats Pedro Espada Jr and Hiram Monserrate who threw the chamber into chaos when they joined up with the GOP but Monserrate has since rejoined the Democrats, stalemating business because both sides have equal numbers.

Governor David Paterson, a Democrat, warned that he would send the state troopers in to demand the Senators hold session and pass critical legislation including a bill on mayoral control of NYC schools. He called for a Special Session to be held at 3pm. Senate GOPers called for session at 2pm, but without a quorum, they will be unable to act.

Power sharing should be the realistic option, but Democrats are resisting the idea.

The circus continues...