Thread: SPITZER STEERING US TOWARD A CRASH: DEMS

SPITZER STEERING US TOWARD A CRASH: DEMS

DOOMED PLAN PUTS POLS AT RISK

By FREDRIC U. DICKER, State Editor

October 22, 2007 -- ALBANY - Top Democrats fear that Gov. Spitzer's controversial plan to grant driver's licenses to illegal aliens has endangered their party's candidates across the state -- and even threatens the presidential prospects of Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Post has learned.

A half-dozen senior Democrats told The Post that Spitzer's licensing plan is producing what one called "a mass exodus" away from the party's candidates that may lead to unexpected losses in November's local elections.

They are also warning that growing voter unhappiness with Spitzer on the licensing and other issues - illustrated in several recent polls - could carry into next year and end the Democrats' hope of winning control of the GOP-dominated state Senate.

"The driver's-license issue is a killer for us in the suburbs," a senior party strategist said.

"The Nassau County Legislature is in danger, and so are the big Buffalo races," said a prominent elected Democratic official, referring to election battles to retain slim, Democratic control in Nassau County and carry hotly fought contests for county executive and clerk in Erie County.

Another senior Democrat predicted that Sen. Clinton, who has repeatedly refused to say whether she backs Spitzer's plan, would soon be forced to reject it.

"The immigrant license issue is one of the most politically dangerous in the nation, and Hillary will have to come out against it," the Democrat said.

fredric.dicker@nypost.com

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10222007/ne ... rd_a_c.htm

Federal politicians in congress and senate should PUBLICLY warn spitzer he is openly violating federal law and charges will be brought against him -like to have this question to all president canidates in the next debate DO YOU SUPPORT SPITZER GIVING LICENSES TO ILLEGALS AND SHOULD FEDERAL CHARGES BE BROUGHT AGAINST HIM?This is insane after the hijackers used licences to board planes and bomb world trade center

The pressure from his own democratic party is probably the biggest hammer available. Senators Clnton and Schumer should be all over him. He has certainly demonstrated his unfitness to hold a high office. He enjoyed some celebrity as attorney general for taking on the high profile cases, but it now appears that it was more showmnanship than fearless prosecutor.

Yeah, baby -- BRING IT DOWN. Bring all of their candidacies down .. .wouldn't bother me a bit.

Hilary hasn't come down on him because she agrees with him, just wants to see which way the wind blows first.

Dems should look very carefully at the illegal immigration issue on a national basis, any legislation passed that would aid and abet illegals will hurt them in the end.

How many people would abandon the Democrat Party if Reid shoves thru his Dream Act?