An unexpected guest caller on The Morning Show was Sen. John Sampson, Majority Conference Leader of the Senate. Sampson lit into Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino, saying Paladino would "bankrupt New York State" if elected.
Gov. Paterson tells why he never seriously intended to appoint himself U.S. senator; explains why he thinks Carl Paladino is not fit to hold his job; talks about exonerations and pardons and offers hints about what he'll be doing after leavin
The fire-breathing freshman from Florida's 8th District is the first Democrat to represent Orlando in 34 years. He says being an unabashed liberal is the key to victory this fall.
Melissa Derosa, New York State Director of Organizing for America, talks about what the organization will be doing for the midterm elections -- and how you can get involved.
Following yesterday's tumult in Albany, Sen. Parker says "I was loud, but I was on the point I wanted to make" and that "somebody has to fight for people who can't fight for themselves." He also calls Sen. DeFrancisco of Syracuse a "white sup
Diane Ravitch has a new book, the Death and Life of the Great American School System, that is making waves. She takes on choice, charters, accountability and the (mis)management of public schools in New York and around the nation.
Daniel Almond, founder of Restore the Constitution, makes his case. His website claims that "the Constitution of the United States is being actively undermined by many in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the US government.”
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew explains the court decision that will block the closings and talks about the battle for school reform.