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Published On: Mar 05, 2004 12:07 AM
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Published On: Mar 05, 2004 12:07 AM
I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY
BUT YOU ARE FREE TO
DISAGREE
A FEW RAMBLING
THOUGHTS
First, I don't think legislative action such as impeachment will force Rowland from office. The only way Rowland leaves is if he is indicted OR his Boy George W. (the president for the politically uninformed) tells him its time to go. Rowland has no reason to listen to concerns that remaining in office hurts his party, state government or even his political legacy. Rowland is trying to stay out of jail! If he has to bargain with Federal prosecutors, his "only" leverage at this point is to hang on to his office and barter a deal where he will offer to leave office if he is offered a deal for reduced charges. But I also believe that Rowland believes he can beat this, it's the type of arrogance type "A" politicians all have ( I once worked for former Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, his arrest for Crack cocaine, to me anyway, makes Rowland's problems look minor...). Rowland is willing to wait this thing out hoping that a new big story of the day will come about that will require him to look gubernatorial and remind the public of his leadership skills. Of course we in the media will continue to remind him and the public of his troubles. But he's hoping that after awhile the public will see that he really isn't going anywhere; that is until the Feds finish with their investigation.
THE OTHERS:
Politicians on both sides of the isle are staking out their positions: Although Speaker of the House Moira Lyons has said she hasn't made up her mind, it's very likely an impeachment proceeding is going to happen. I'll give most everyone -- Democrat and Republican -- credit on this one for keeping the political rhetoric at a minimum -- for now anyway. From where I sit, Republican Minority House Speaker Bob Ward has been a true statesman in all of this. I was surprised that Democratic Senate President Kevin Sullivan called for the guv's resignation. It could be seen as a political power move since Sullivan is line to become Lt. Governor if Rowland leaves office.
And did you notice that the two politicians who were first to offer up tougher ethics, good government legislative proposals were Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz two likely candidates for governor in three years.
First, I don't think legislative action such as impeachment will force Rowland from office. The only way Rowland leaves is if he is indicted OR his Boy George W. (the president for the politically uninformed) tells him its time to go. Rowland has no reason to listen to concerns that remaining in office hurts his party, state government or even his political legacy. Rowland is trying to stay out of jail! If he has to bargain with Federal prosecutors, his "only" leverage at this point is to hang on to his office and barter a deal where he will offer to leave office if he is offered a deal for reduced charges. But I also believe that Rowland believes he can beat this, it's the type of arrogance type "A" politicians all have ( I once worked for former Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, his arrest for Crack cocaine, to me anyway, makes Rowland's problems look minor...). Rowland is willing to wait this thing out hoping that a new big story of the day will come about that will require him to look gubernatorial and remind the public of his leadership skills. Of course we in the media will continue to remind him and the public of his troubles. But he's hoping that after awhile the public will see that he really isn't going anywhere; that is until the Feds finish with their investigation.
THE OTHERS:
Politicians on both sides of the isle are staking out their positions: Although Speaker of the House Moira Lyons has said she hasn't made up her mind, it's very likely an impeachment proceeding is going to happen. I'll give most everyone -- Democrat and Republican -- credit on this one for keeping the political rhetoric at a minimum -- for now anyway. From where I sit, Republican Minority House Speaker Bob Ward has been a true statesman in all of this. I was surprised that Democratic Senate President Kevin Sullivan called for the guv's resignation. It could be seen as a political power move since Sullivan is line to become Lt. Governor if Rowland leaves office.
And did you notice that the two politicians who were first to offer up tougher ethics, good government legislative proposals were Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz two likely candidates for governor in three years.
Posted: Fri - January 9, 2004 at 07:52 PM