College Democrats of New York Praise Senate President Malcolm Smith and Conference Leader John Sampson

Creation of committee to debate further disciplinary action for Senator Monserrate is necessary.

Today, October 20, 2009 Senate President Malcolm Smith and Conference Leader John Sampson announced the creation of a special committee to discuss additional disciplinary action for Senator Hiram Monserrate resulting from his conviction to misdemeanour assault charges.

The College Democrats of New York’s President Ian Rivera reacted, “The actions of Senator Monserrate are abysmal for any human being and for an elected official to behave in such manner, is even worse. “

Rivera went on to praise the Senate Democratic leadership for creating the committee, which will be chaired by Senator Eric Schneiderman and have a majority of Democrats. “The actions taken by Senators Smith and Sampson are entirely necessary and completely appropriate. I commend the leadership on taking this initiative and urge all of the sixty-one other Senators to vote in favour of expelling Senator Monserrate.”

The College Democrats of New York strongly echo the public sentiment against domestic violence. “Domestic violence is not a partisan issue or even a political one; it is a humanitarian issue. No individual should ever treat another person like Senator Monserrate did,” Rivera concluded.

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The College Democrats of New York is the official college arm of the Democratic National Committee in New York State with a distinct focus on electing Democrats from the grassroots level up. With over 1,000 members in 30 chapters statewide, CDNY's young voters have left their mark canvassing all over the Northeast for Democratic candidates at the local, state, and national level. CDNY recognizes the importance of youth involvement and is dedicated to developing the next generating of Democratic leadership.

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If you would like more information on this topic, or to set up an interview with Ian Rivera, please contact Matt Cashman at (732) 890-3615 or Matt.Cashman@collegedemsny.com