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Whitmer got elected by a larger margin than Hochul in a purplish state and nominated a solid replacement for the outgoing Chief Justice. Hochul is nothing short of a disaster and an embarrassment. Hell, the entire leadership of the NY Democratic party is a dumpster fire.
On Thursday, however, she did the exact opposite, selecting Judge Hector LaSalle to serve as New York’s top judge. LaSalle is a former prosecutor with a conservative record against abortion, unions, and criminal defendants. If confirmed by the state Senate, he would entrench a reactionary majority that would fight tooth and nail against the priorities of New York progressives.

Smh. What is she thinking?? >

She agrees with his views 🤷‍♀️ >

Just a nominee so no reason to catastrophe think this until the vote.

Hoylman has said he plans to give LaSalle a “fair hearing.” But the opposition to LaSalle has already been unprecedentedly swift and vocal, and numerous Democratic senators have already pledged to vote no.