What an exciting election we have in New York this year. In this corner, we have a governor who may be indicted weeks before the election. Or maybe during the weeks after it. Federal prosecutor Preet Bharara loves to hint about this. But when it comes to deciding, he is about as decisive as the […]
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What an exciting election we have in New York this year. In this corner, we have a governor who may be indicted weeks before the election. Or maybe during the weeks after it.
Federal prosecutor Preet Bharara loves to hint about this. But when it comes to deciding, he is about as decisive as the governor is about fracking.
Meanwhile, the prosecutor also hints of other indictments — of politicians. Yes, he suggests some of our politicians are crooks. This is like suggesting that some Alcoholics Anonymous members drink.
Do you know who is running for the Democrats for lieutenant governor? You should know who the candidate is. It is your civic duty. There is always a chance she will become the governor.
How about Cuomo’s opponent for governor? Here is a good campaign slogan for him: “Who on Earth is Running Against Cuomo for Governor?” That has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?
My friends in the publicity industry tell me that it may work. It might entice some voters to find out before the election. And it would be a better slogan than Cuomo’s. His is “Not Indicted Yet.”
All right, I have given you extra time to come up with the name of his opponent for governor. Before we get to it, here is your chance for triple points. Name the opponent’s running mate. Who is running for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket? That is a tough one, isn’t it?
I have only been playing around here. I actually went to the state Republican Convention this year. On the last night, the chair spoke to the assembled delegates about the nomination for the governorship.
“Ladies and … ! Does anyone want to run for governor? Anyone? Speak up please.
“From your silence I have to assume that in this year’s election we will not have a candidate. Wait, wait, I see a hand waving from the back of the room. There is a hand waving from behind the Budweiser bunting.
“What’s that sir? Speak up, speak up. You are willing … you are willing to run for governor on the Republican ticket? Wow, that is a relief. What is your name, sir? Louder please, sir. Your name is … Rob, from Astoria?
“That’s good. I think Astoria is in New York state. Even if it’s not … Well, ladies and gentlemen, we have a candidate. All those in favor of Rob of Astoria carrying the Republican banner in … All those in favor of Rob from Astoria carrying the Republican banner in this year’s election …
“Well, Rob, you’re our man. Good luck, sir.”
“Now for the next order of business, our door prize. Yes, the highlight of the convention. I will just ask former Senator Johnson, who is out on parole, to draw the winning ticket.”
“Wait for it. Our winner is Christopher Moss. Hey Chris, you win two tickets to the Demolition Derby at next year’s State Fair.
“And, sir, come on down here! We have another surprise for you. You, sir! You get to be our candidate for lieutenant governor Isn’t that cool? You get to be the running mate of Rob from Astoria. He’s the guy in the rear. The guy behind the Budweiser bunting. I’m sure he is looking forward to knowing you too, sir.
From Tom...as in Morgan.
Tom Morgan writes about political, financial, and other subjects from his home near Oneonta, in addition to his radio shows and TV show. For more information about him, visit his website at www.tomasinmorgan.com
