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What if Governor Paterson, prompted by the squalor of his Illinois colleague’s maneuverings, were to put aside mundane calculations and take full advantage of his theoretically unfettered freedom of choice? Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Dec. 23, 2008

The article is mostly a flight of imaginative fancy. Light and fluffy for the season.

Patterson should take the occasion to appoint a replacement for Schumer too.

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by James Staley - Dec. 22, 2008

Mr. Hertzberg's thoughtful opinion piece opens up new possibilities for Gov. Paterson to consider in deciding who goes to Washington to replace Hilary Clinton in the senate.

I'm with Thomas Jefferson in standing against family dynasties in politics and government; they dangerously give rise to the rule of a new ... More »

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by Derek Hawkins - Dec. 22, 2008
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