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Austin Shafran, a spokesman for Smith, who says he remains the majority leader, told an Albany radio show a lawsuit was definitely a possibility. The GOP broke Senate rules by not submitting their leader-changing bill to a committee or gaining Smith’s consent, he said.

Control of NYS senate in dispute, deadline looms | Markets | Markets News | Reuters.

Silly Republicans. Didn’t you know you need the majority leader’s permission before you can replace him?

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