Headline of the Day: “Shocker! Post finds honest NY politician.”

This is an interesting editorial: “As Kanye West puts it: ‘We want pre-nup!’ From New York pols, that is. Rich folk insist on prenuptial agreements all the time. West’s partner, Kim Kardashian, and her ex, Kris Humphries, did. As have countless others. It’s time New Yorkers insisted on one, too — for the political marriage we enter into with the politicians we elect … And we’d even give Kanye the credit.” Read More

Headline of the Day: “From Sampson advocating a shield to advocating a hit list?”

Alternative: “If I run, I’ll run hard: Weiner.”

In the wake of yesterday’s damning allegations against Assemblyman Vito Lopez, calls for Speaker Shelly Silver‘s head have increased. The Daily News demanded the Assembly “dump” Mr. Silver, for example, while the New York Post said Mr. Silver’s continued influence is “the real scandal.” And Post columnist Fred Dicker penned a piece entitled, “Time’s up! Shameful Shelly has got to go.” Read More

Headline of the Day: “Legislative Productivity Take Two.”

The New York Times looked into Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s summit love: “Some call them conferences. Others prefer forums. For old-timers, of course, they were just meetings. But over the last year, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has made it clear that his preferred word for a big get-together is ‘summit.’ And he has summited again and again, including last week.” Read More