Congratulations to the Democrats

Though politics is about views and ideas and being able to implement these views and ideas, it is also a sport. And at the end of every game, a good sportsman congratulates his or her opponent.

In 2006, the Democrats won. So congratulations. They won the boxing match. Some rounds - we win, some rounds - they win, but in the end, there will be only one winner.

With Democrats back in power down in Washington and up in Albany, New York Young Republican Club will now be able to be a vocal critic in policy initiatives. Rather than be a supportive voice of the Bush Administration or Republican Legislature, we can analyze and comment on positions taken by Speaker Pelosi and Senator Reid. It won't be all about being pro-Bush or anti-Bush. The Democrats will have to take the heat for some of the decisions being made.

In Albany, our new Governor is Eliot Spitzer and our new Attorney General is Andrew Cuomo. So far, there is an allusion that on "Day One, everything changes." Governor Spitzer is focussing on how government is run in Albany. He has campaigned for reform. He is seeking transparency. He is advocating fairness and accountability.

The Club will also stand with Democrats in power if they attempt to initiate reform. Already, General Cuomo's office says it will be investigating legislative member items. We will support this endeavor.

In some way, members of the NYYRC will find the next to years more comfortable having Democrats in power. Instead of having to criticize our own party, like the short comings of the Pataki Administration and decisions made by Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, we can look at what they are saying across the isle and propose alternatives. It should be fun.

So, congratulations Democrats.

by NYYRC, Wednesday, Jan. 3 | Permalink