SUFFOLK EXEC TO PRIMARY PATERSON?

What does Suffolk County have that Ulster County doesn't? A Democrat County Executive willing to primary Governor Paterson. That's what.

His name is Steve Levy and he has formally thrown his hat into the prospect of running for Governor. What makes Levy a possible contender for the position? MONEY. He's got plenty of it. However he has become a bit of a lightning rod pertaining to the issue of illegal immigration. It seems Mr Levy is not a fan of those who break federal laws. Go figure.

Don't laugh, some people encourage the continued flow of undocumented persons from around the world for the sake of keeping labor costs at poverty levels. Hey, it helps industry and farming right? Yeah, just like Monsanto.

Question is, where does this leave Andrew Cuomo? You know I have been anticipating that announcement for some time now and feel he would make a superb Governor for New York State. Will this push Andy to make the jump sooner, or will he sit back and watch the democrats within the state tear each other to shreds through the spring before jumping in?

Mr. Levy told the New York Times: “At this point, it’s an exploratory committee to test the waters, but I’ve got a great deal of interest to take the skill set I’ve developed here in Suffolk County and apply them to the state at a time of potential fiscal collapse.”

Outside of his own money, Levy has accrued about $4 million in just a few months, while Paterson has over $5 million and Cuomo well over $10 million. Scary isn't it?

Outside of New York City, Suffolk is the most populated county in the state. The Times article noted that he got 96% of the vote in 2007 by securing five lines on the ballot. But I pose another question to you...have you ever heard of him? This far from Long Island...I don't think so.

With the rumors of yet another attempt by the Obama Administration pushing Paterson to step out of the running, I see Dave digging in and forcing a primary just to make everyone spend extra money in their campaigns. That is until the Obama camp finds him a lucrative position in DC. What?!! Like that statement surprises you.