Massa's Preparations

Bob Clark at the Hornell Evening Tribune writes about Eric Massa's plans for his new offices. Massa will have district offices in Olean, Corning and the Rochester area, with about 15 total staff.

While Massa is preparing to take over, Randy Kuhl's staff is directing calls for assistance to Chuck Schumer's office.

Comments

Schumer took a beating in today's Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/14/business/14schumer.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=...

Still, the fact is that Wall Street keeps the state afloat. Can't blame him for courting them and their bucks -- or can we?

Yeah, he can be blamed, at least in part. There's no justification for supporting all the legislation some constituent interest group wants, when that legislation might harm the country at large.