So, after attempting to overthrow the Democratic Majority Senator Espada was given more than just a title bump and a “c’est la vie” from party members. According to new reports Espada has already received over 500,000 dollars in support staff.
Now it was my understanding that New York State in currently in a serious recession which has prompted state government to cut programs, staff, and a myriad of other resources. Yet here stands Espada, the new majority leader, who demands he receive more than any other. This does not sound like the fair and balanced bi-partisan government Espada was toting on about during the Coup attempt.
Now lets say, for arguments sake, that Espada wanted to use the excess 500,000 for issue staff that would look into a bi-partisan, fair New York State. Then i doubt he would have hired a convicted campaign finance violater or the attorny that he is using to pay off the 75,000 Espada owes in Campaign Finance Violation fines.
I think it fairly clear now that Espada’s goals were never aimed at creating a more fair and bi-partisan state government. He was out for a power grab. He saw an oppertunity to double his influance and income by hijacking the state senate. Espada should, absolutly and unequivocally, be voted out of office. He has no regard for a better New York, he is just a selfish, power hungry politician who should be looked at a little closer by Andrew Cuomo.
