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Last Updated on Tuesday, 1 July 2008 12:30 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 1 July 2008 12:25
So, you have the weekend to mull, pray, and dream of just what and how Tom Golisano is going to do. Happy 4th! From the IthacaJournal.com:
ALBANY — Rochester billionaire Tom Golisano plans to make a “major announcement” about his involvement in this year’s elections next week, an aide said today, and a published report said it’s going to be good news for Democrats trying to win control of the state Senate.
Golisano, who has run unsuccessfully for governor three times and owns the Buffalo Sabres, may spend $1 million on each of several Democrats seeking to capture seats held by Republicans, according to The Capitol, a magazine that covers state government.
Golisano aide Stephen Pigeon said today the announcement will be next Tuesday in Albany involving ‘’New York State government and politics.” He wouldn’t comment further and Golisano didn’t immediately return a call seeking comment.
Democrat Richard Dollinger of Brighton, Monroe County, who is challenging Republican Joseph Robach, as well as challengers for two Erie County seats now held by Republicans could be beneficiaries of Golisano’s largesse, according to the magazine, which cited an unnamed source.
There was no immediate comment from Dollinger.