Source: www.powerlineblog.com --- Wednesday, July 17, 2013
(Paul Mirengoff) It?s been too long since my conservative cousin from New York appeared on Power Line. So I asked him to review the field of Democrats in the New York mayoral race. Here is his report (and, no, he?s not making this stuff up) The Democratic Primary underway for Mayor of New York underscores the truth of H.L. Mencken?s cynical observation that we would be better off picking our leaders the same way we select juries. Each candidate?s campaign is focused on getting the support of the public employee unions. Mayor Bloomberg, for all his many faults, was no pushover in labor negotiations. Most unionized civil servants are working without a collective bargaining agreement while looking forward to a Democratic Administration that will unlock the key to the municipal treasury. The notorious Anthony Weiner is the front runner. Recently, he spoke at a High School graduation ceremony. His theme ?the art of the hero?. Never one to be modest about his accomplishments, Weiner likened his ability to overcome adversity to the resilience shown by FDR and Nelson Mandela. The son of a Public School educator, Weiner assures teachers that he will be their voice at the bargaining table. So in a Weiner administration just who will advocate for the taxpayers? Certainly not the Mayor. City Council President Christine Quinn says she will bring the sensibilities of a union shop steward to the Mayor?s office. A long-time crusader for gays and ...
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