Gah! Is this how Andrew Cuomo spends his well-earned political capital?!

[JackRiddler]

NY Times front page, breaking story:

Cuomo Will Seek to Lift Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing

By DANNY HAKIM and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE 6 minutes ago

The decision would allow the controversial technology for extracting natural gas from shale in some parts of the state, according to people briefed on the discussions.

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[gateley]

1. I'm especially surprised at someone his age feeling this is

an okay thing to do. I was going to say "we" know better, but I'm old enough to be his mother. :7 Older (than me) people I can see, they just don't seem to get it, but...

Drop him a line. I will, too. It affects all of us and I'll be sure to mention that it would make it awfully difficult for me to contribute to his campaign should he ever seek a congressional/senatorial seat. :evilgrin:

[Shagbark Hickory]

2. A politician is a politician is a politician.

[DJ13]

3. Old Neo-Liberal trick

Give the people something socially liberal, then go for the money shot while the people are distracted in their celebrations.

[Agony]

5. What you said.

[CrossChris]

4. Didn't Cuomo take more Koch money than Scott Walker?

I can't find the link right now, but am 99% sure I read that here.

[RufusTFirefly]

6. Kochs gave Cuomo $87K

The contributions from Mr. Koch and his wife Julia to the Cuomo campaign total $74,900, according to the campaign finance records. David Koch made three separate gifts: $25,000 on July 10, 2010; $18,000 on November 16, 2009; and $6,900 on November 30, 2009. Julia Koch made two donations: $15,000 on July 10, 2010, and $10,000 on January 4, 2010. (UPDATE: The total figure is $87K)

Source: http://www.ourschoolsnyc.org/2011/03/david-koch-funds-andrew-cuomo/

[CrossChris]

7. Thanks, much appreciated. nt

[JackRiddler]

8. And this is a signal from a funding leader to like-minded contributors.

[GeorgeGist]

9. punk

[JackRiddler]

10. kick

[JackRiddler]

11. & k