With the @nytimes writing a news article about #NoOnLaSalle and some shady coalition paying for advertisements (!) on behalf of LaSalle, I am reminded of the major power imbalance in this fight. (1/5)
The editorial and news teams at @nytimes have ignored our calls for coverage of New York courts for *years.* Now they wade in and interview several institutional pro-LaSalle figures and *none* opposed. I wonder who put them up to that piece? (2/5)
Meanwhile after attacking advocates over how this was supposed to be a “non political” process (?), I am seeing paid ads asking for folks to call their senators to urge LaSalle’s confirmation. I wonder who is paying for these and what they think about politicization? (3/5)
LaSalle’s critics remain better informed and better organized. But his institutional defenders have always had the money, power, and connections.
Honestly it’s reassuring to see the old order reassert itself like this. I was beginning to worry I’d misread the situation. (4/5)
Honestly it’s reassuring to see the old order reassert itself like this. I was beginning to worry I’d misread the situation. (4/5)
This coordinated defense of LaSalle is a PR stunt. They have access to institutional media, money, and connections.
On the other side is his record, labor, civil society, and New Yorkers. I am furious — and grateful to the political leaders who see through this. (5/5)
On the other side is his record, labor, civil society, and New Yorkers. I am furious — and grateful to the political leaders who see through this. (5/5)
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