Cuomo had 'secret pact' with Long Island Republican Senators

[jaichind]

Lets also be clear that Skelos did not get along Astorino with or without some deal between Skelos and Cuomo.  So given that Skelos did not like each other Astorino and had to just pay lip service for party unity while the same thing was taking place between Cuomo and de Blasio it is see why people think that there some of deal between Skelos and Cuomo.  I doubt it.  BTW, on the night of the election it was not clear as late as two hours before Cuomo's victory party that if de Blasio even was going to attend.  He ended up attending but giving a lukewarm speech, reflecting how he felt at the time given the GOP captured the NY State Senate.

[jaichind]

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/11/8556747/top-cuomo-donors-strongly-backed-gop-senate

"Top Cuomo donors strongly backed G.O.P. Senate"

Why I do not buy the secret pack theory I do buy that Cuomo tacitly accepted that a lot of his backers also were for the GOP at the State Senate level and wanted to Cuomo - NY State Senate GOP alliance. He  took their support with no issues.

[jaichind]

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/11/8556881/klein-pushes-skelos-continue-present-senate-deal

IDC leader Kline working with GOP to join the ruling alliance in NY State Senate even thought Kline promised during the elections he will not do this.  GOP working on this deal to ensure a majority after 2016 when higher turnout would mean the GOP might not hold a majority on its own.  If they work out a deal I am sure it will have the blessings of Cuomo.  I wonder how the de Blasio faction will react in the 2016 elections.