NY-St. Sen: Shocker! Espada to Return to Fold

[ccharles000]

Whoa whoa whoa:

The Senate deadlock may be over.

Rogue Democrat Pedro Espada Jr., who collaborated with Republicans in a June 8 coup that toppled Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, is returning to the fold, sources said.

That will give Democrats a 32-30 majority and, ostensibly, allow the Senate to convene and vote on crucial legislation, like mayoral control of city schools and a city sales tax hike.

Under the deal, Malcolm Smith will be the Senate president, several senators said.

Espada (D-Bronx) and Democratic conference leader John Sampson will serve as co-majority leaders, they said.

Jesus wow.

http://www.swingstateproject.com/diary/5248/nyst-sen-shocker-epsada-to-return-to-fold

[KamaAina]

1. So what did he get in return?

Guess we'll find out soon enough... :eyes:

[DCKit]

2. Hope he's not spending too lavishly on his re-election bid. n/t