As for how this affects 2010...a lot still depends on how the State Senate races go in 2008--and, needless to say, stuff like this is hardly giving the Democratic camp the boost it needs to take the Senate, even if the Republican majority is, what, one or two seats at this point?
The margin is presently 33-29, so two creates a tie, three creates a majority.
Long Island is likely to be a focal point in 08. The third district is likely to be heavily targeted as Caesar Trunzo will be 82 next year, so he could possibly retire, regardless that seat is likely to be a top target. Owen Johnson who represents the 4th district is also getting up there in age, could be targeted. Ironically the safest GOP state senate seat as far as Long Island is concerned is the most Democratic State Senate seat on LI (outside of the one Johnson won earlier this year. Skelos probably has the safest of the GOP seats.
