I prefer Connor, who provides a lot of behind the scenes wisdom to folks like Jim Brennan and others trying to shake the applecart. But I didn't come here to argue the point, but to some observations.

I should also point out that Squadron's progressive credentials are somewhat dubious. Real rebels don't sit down in advance of their campaigns with Shelly Silver's cheif of staff to assure them that they pose no threat to the Speaker's agenda. Even if they wanted to, it's hard to see how they'd get in the door. But, Squadron did arrange such a meeting, and did give that nod and wink.

Not that this should be surprising to anyone who's read the book Squadron wrote for Schumer; it calls gay marraige a political loser and advises Democrats not to seek its passage into law.

Now, Squadron is the vehicle for a revenge campaign, as the disciple of pro death penalty, voted for war in Iraq, voted for defense of marriage, patriot act Chuck Schumer!

They're sure breeding a funny kind of progressive in Brooklyn these days.