This could spell trouble for many legislators in both parties who have played fast and loose with the rules in recent years, following the example set by the three men in a room, who have all benefited in unethical ways from their positions as top state power brokers.

The Pataki Scandals have, of course, been endless and well covered on blogs such as Urban Elephants. Silver has had his problems accepting perks from casino's that have been lobbying the state, and has also been the major roadblock to tort reform while making millions at his personal injury firm. Then there was Bruno's giving his brother a high-paying no-show state job with a plush office for his non-work. And now the latest scandals involving his racing interests.

It is no wonder that Albany has become a cesspool of corruption with leadership like this. Let's all support Soares and Grandau in this endeavor and not let partisanship get in the way of good government