Joe Spector posted the following story on the D&C "Political Scene" Blog:
"Tom Golisano, the billionaire founder of Paychex Inc., is unveiling his new political action committee tomorrow in Albany, called Responsible New York.
Golisano, the three-time gubernatorial candidate, is expected to announce that he will put $1 million into races where he thinks the incumbent hasn't been doing a good job. He is already set to put his money into backing three Senate Democratic candidates; "Baby" Joe Mesi, who is running for a seat being vacated by Sen. Mary Lou Rath, R-Amherst, Erie County; Kathy Konst, who is expected to run against Sen. Dale Volker, R-Depew, Erie County; and Richard Dollinger, who is running against Sen. Joseph Robach, R-Greece.
He is also said to be considering backing Democrat David Nachbar, a millionaire in his own right, in Nachbar's quest to unseat Republican Sen. James Alesi, R-Perinton."
What is most apparent to me about Tom Golisano is his ego.
He has apparently decided to use his money to deliver the NY State Senate (and thus, complete control in Albany) to the Democrats. Maybe the Senate will be called the "Golisano State Senate", since he usually needs to have his name attached to the things he supports financially.
Meanwhile, where is the criticism of abuse of wealth by a "fat-cat"? I have read many rants in the D&C against rich power brokers when those benefited by such largess were Republicans. There was a feeble effort at criticism of money in politics in this editorial, in yesterday's D&C, but it only mentioned Golisano in passing.
It appears that the criticism from Mr. Tobin and the D&C is muted if the money goes to pols they support.
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