NYRA getting ducks in row..

[parsixfarms]

I just got off the phone with Senator Bruno's office expressing my concern regarding the Senate's handling of the NYRA franchise issues. I think that yesterday's press conference was Senator Bruno's latest in his adoption of the adage that the "best defense is a good offense." His recent mailer was a similar pre-emptive attempt to blame the Governor in the event that a deal that meets his satisfaction is not struck.

I think Senator Bruno knows - and my comments to his Director of District Relations as an owner, breeder and resident of Saratoga Springs would not dispel this notion - that his consitutents and those in the racing industry will blame Senator Bruno if a franchise deal with NYRA in place is not completed in a timely fashion. If ever anyone was inclined to call a government official and voice your concern about an issue impacting you, now is the time to do it. He's feeling the heat, and those of us in the racing industry need to keep the heat on. His Senate office number is (518) 455-3191. Be reasonable (no screaming) and I think our voice might actually be heard.

[Payson Dave]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

...His Senate office number is (518) 455-3191. Be reasonable (no screaming) and I think our voice might actually be heard.

Just called his office....politely offered to them the opinion that on this particular issue Senator Bruno is being be seen by many as being part of the problem as opposed to part of the solution...suggested to them that the political feud with Spitzer should not be allowed/used to hurt the many people in the NY thoroughbred industry...was asked to provide my name and number (which I gave) and was told that my comments would be passed on to Senator Bruno

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Payson Dave

Just called his office....politely offered to them the opinion that on this particular issue Senator Bruno is being be seen by many as being part of the problem as opposed to part of the solution...suggested to them that the political feud with Spitzer should not be allowed/used to hurt the many people in the NY thoroughbred industry...was asked to provide my name and number (which I gave) and was told that my comments would be passed on to Senator Bruno

No more Payson Dave, now Lobbyist Dave

[Payson Dave]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

No more Payson Dave, now Lobbyist Dave

Don't lobbyist get paid.......usually real well....just deposit my earnings to my on-line wagering account...

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Payson Dave

Don't lobbyist get paid.......usually real well....just deposit my earnings to my on-line wagering account...

No paper trails is the 1st commandment of the lobbyist handbook

[sumitas]

For the record, Joe Bruno's son is one of Albany's top lobbyists.

[saratogabrit]

Perhaps these politicians, if no deal has been reached by the weekend, might spare a thought for the children and parents of the Belmont Child Care Association-whose Christmas party is on Saturday at Anna House.

If no deal is reached by Friday-I presume that Breeders' Cup when they have their Board meeting will yet again delay the awarding of the 2009 event to Belmont. Or maybe both Sha Tin and Sam Houston will again start claiming that they are the favourites to get it