Paterson's Gesture of Contempt

Governor Paterson has made an open gesture of contempt to the people of the 29th Congressional District.

The Governor set the date for the special election for the New York 29th Congressional district on ... Election Day itself -- six months away!   His excuse is that this installs a new congressman right after the election.   Great.   We get a new Congressman just in time for Congress to go on Holiday.

When I close my eyes, why do I envision Governor Paterson extending his right arm to upstate and raising his middle finger?

Obviously Paterson's been promised a soft landing in a desirable government appointment after his term ends, for doing his Party's bidding and trashing the interests of the people of the 29th.