Posted by A Latino Democratic senator says white lawmakers are racist and unfairly targeting state Sen. Hiram Monserrate following his conviction on a misdemeanor assault charge.
Sen. Ruben Diaz, a minister, also notes that none of the Democrats urging Monserrate to quit are Latinos.
The New York Senate’s Democratic leadership is expected today to name a special committee to investigate Monserrate and consider possible sanctions following his conviction last week for assaulting his girlfriend.
Senate Republican leader Sen. Dean Skelos also questions the fairness of creating a new panel with a majority of Democrats, bypassing the existing Ethics Committee with equal membership.
Source: AP
