Golisano Not Just Going To Back Democrats
Tom Golisano is preparing to send $1 million a race to help state Senate candidates in this year’s elections—but it won’t just be Democrats.
Aides to Golisano said this morning that while Golisano is prepared to back three Democratic candidates in western New York—“Baby” Joe Mesi, Kathy Konst and Rick Dollinger—he will open up the wallet for Republicans who support his reform agenda.
Stories yesterday suggested that Golisano is out to flip the Republican-controlled Senate to the Democrats, something that would fly in the face of Golisano’s long-held belief of the need for checks and balances in Albany.
In fact, in 2006, he backed western New York Republicans in their bid to retain the Senate majority.
Golisano is mum on his plans, but he’s holding a press conference in Albany on July 8 to unveil his new political action committee—not 527.
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I am curious what Golisano’s “reform agenda” consists of. I am skeptical of his plans for “reform”.
I love Golisano. What a great big fish he is. Best thing: Roger Stone took him down for a couple million, in 1992.
There’s no fool like an old fool.
I meant, of course, in 2002.
Is everyone else on vacation? ;>