David Paterson, This Is Your Chance To Do Something Good

As of early this morning it was made official that Caroline no longer wants to participate in the game of Senatorial appointments (probably because she fears she might lose and shame on her for using her Uncle's health as an excuse). That means that Governor Paterson has one less New Yorker to pick from the trough of those wishing to join the Senate. Further, he only has two days by his word, to make his decision. Instead of going the route of Illinois and Colorado, Paterson still has the time to do the honorable thing by choosing a caretaker.

Lord knows that the state of New York politics is sorely lacking in the honor department. By letting the people decide their next Senator in 2010, we would gain a few points, perhaps even besting out Illinois in that regard.

The idea has been floated during this sordid saga and while Paterson has brushed them aside before, no one would fault him in changing his mind right now. Unless he wants to remain a loser, this is the opportune time to make a change and for the better. He doesn't have to go with a controversial celebrity like Bill Clinton, nor does it have to be a political name like Mario Cuomo. We just need someone that will represent New York for two years and in the meantime, let the others battling it out in the press take their fight to the public, the people who should be doing the "appointing" in the first place.