Nick Spano says we’re better together. Better for Republicans maybe. The Republican control of the State Senate has not been better for our families. Any hopes of achieving real reform will be lost in the fog of back-room dealing and "pay-off" politics without real change this election. Eliot Spitzer’s plan for reform must be supported by votes for Democrats in the State Senate to ensure we have meaningful change in our state government.

Since 1999 Nick Spano has spent over $400,000 partying it up with his Republican pals, including $84,924.04 at the swanky Ruth Chris Steakhouse as well as $76,035.18 at the chic Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany.