Politics on the Hudson

No truth to Karben rumor

Posted by: Sarah Netter - Posted in Rockland County on Jun 12, 2007

I’ve been hearing it from both sides of the political aisle — former Assemblyman Ryan Karben want his old County Legislature seat back.

But Karben said today that’s not true. Actually, he’s supporting the re-election of Legislator Philip Soskin, D-Monsey.

But people have asked him to consider it.

“My family commitments and my professional commitments don’t make that race viable right now,” he said.

(Vincent DiSalvio/The Journal News) 

Karben, who resigned from the Assembly on May 18, 2006 amid allegations of unwanted sexual advances toward a male intern, has it pretty good right now.

He’s got a lot of work as a private attorney, he’s working as Spring Valley’s deputy attorney, he’s holding the reins on a wealthy environmental PAC, he’s still “in” with Gov. Eliot Spitzer.

Hearing Karben talk you’d think the only thing he needs is a white picket fence.

But Karben said he is flattered that people would think of him for the Legislature seat, even if it isn’t going to happen—this year.

 

 

 

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3 Responses to “No truth to Karben rumor”

1. Bill Lepetomaine June 13th, 2007 at 9:29 am

   So that is what most of us Democrats are doing wrong and can’t get an in with Spitzer. We aren’t wealthy adultering pedophiles who have quit high profile jobs to avoid prosecution and snuck out of town in the middle of the night.

   Now I get it… Thanks for clearing that up. Gotta run. I’m going house hunting near an elementary school.

2. Anoneeemus June 13th, 2007 at 10:36 am

   The Ryan Karben Story is exhibit A in Liberal Media Bias. Unbelievable.

3. Sloree Yaction September 7th, 2007 at 1:39 pm

   Chutzpah, thy name is Karben.
   What a disappointment he is. I had so much confidence in him. He was impressive as a serious young man intent on maintaining Rockland’s quality of life. His downfall on morals allegations was mind-blowing. And this story seems like he’s floating a trial balloon for a comeback.

   Has he ever tried to explain or apologize for what happened with that kid? At least Larry Craig tried to offer a “wide stance” defense for his actions.

   Karben might succeed. America loves the rehabilitation story more than it loves the story of someone living life on the straight and narrow. With all his vaunted connections, he might mount a successful campaign. If he succeeds, he can manage the comeback of Larry Craig

   Sloree