Chautauqua County's representative in the state Assembly says he's glad to see majority Democrats finally force Speaker Sheldon Silver to step down in light of federal corruption charges. Local Assemblyman Andrew Goodell adds, though, that it's "disappointing" to see -- even in the wake of the serious charges against Silver -- that he still wields such power and clout in Albany...
Andrew Goodell: people were afraid of Silver
Goodell says one long-time upstate Democrat -- before last night's decision by Democrats -- still stood by Silver because of what Silver did when the lawmaker didn't support a particular piece of legislation. Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle of Rochester will be acting Speaker until a new one is elected by the body on February 10th. Goodell says he would like to see the Democrat Majority name Morelle speaker...
Andrew Goodell: honest and straightforward
However, while Morelle is expected to seek the post, Goodell says there are two powerful Democrats from New York City who are now reportedly seeking the Speaker's position.
Chautauqua County's representative in the state Assembly says he's glad to see majority Democrats finally force Speaker Sheldon Silver to step down in light of federal corruption charges. Local Assemblyman Andrew Goodell adds, though, that it's "disappointing" to see -- even in the wake of the serious charges against Silver -- that he still wields such power and clout in Albany...
