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This is pure win-win for the Republicans:
1.) If he stays and fights impeachment, then the Republicans butts are saved in November as they can publicly flog Elliot all campaign season long. November, by default, becomes a referendum on Elliot.
2.) If he goes, then Paterson is a guy Republicans can work with. Then, maybe, Albany can get something done and Republicans and Democrats can split the credit. Under normal circumstances not likely, but both sides have a need to share credit right now: Paterson needs to establish himself and the Republicans need to redeem themselves.
This is pure win-win for the Republicans:
1.) If he stays and fights impeachment, then the Republicans butts are saved in November as they can publicly flog Elliot all campaign season long. November, by default, becomes a referendum on Elliot.
2.) If he goes, then Paterson is a guy Republicans can work with. Then, maybe, Albany can get something done and Republicans and Democrats can split the credit. Under normal circumstances not likely, but both sides have a need to share credit right now: Paterson needs to establish himself and the Republicans need to redeem themselves.