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July 26, 2006
Lightning Striking Again
NoLandGrab had the honor of attending the Eliot Spitzer/Tom Suozzi gubernatorial race debate at Pace University Tuesday night. The lightning round at the end of the debate, where the candidates had to answer Yes or No to the questions with no exceptions, proved to be the most telling segment.
When asked if they supported the use of eminent domain for private development, as in the case of the Atlantic Yards proposal, Suozzi responded “That’s a very tough question,” which elicited groans and boos from the audience. He followed up quickly by saying “I’ll say no under the current circumstances.” The host Dominic Carter of NY1, pressed Suozzi for a clear Yes or No to which he responded “No.” Spitzer quickly and quietly answered “Yes.”
NoLandGrab also had the pleasure of asking Suozzi afterward why he hesitated in his answer. He explained that he is not against eminent domain being used for public benefit, but that he does not agree with it being used in the case of the Atlantic Yards proposal.
Click here for NY1's coverage of the debate
Posted by amy at July 26, 2006 9:36 PM