I've often criticized Assemblyman and former Congressional candidate Jim Tedisco for populist grandstanding. Truth is, there's no one in New York better at that than US Sen. Charles Schumer.
(Oft heard joke: "Where's the most dangerous place in Washington? Between Chuck Schumer and a camera.")
His latest crusade: pressuring IHOP to use New York maple syrup.
An excerpt from his press release:
SCHUMER URGES IHOP CEO TO OFFER NEW YORK MAPLE SYRUP AT STATE'S IHOP RESTAURANTS, MOVE WOULD BOOST BOTH NY MAPLE SYRUP INDUSTRY AND TASTE OF IHOP'S PANCAKES
In Letter, Schumer Asks International House Of Pancakes to Replicate Vermont Arrangement, Provide New York State Maple Syrup In Each New York Restaurant Location
New York Stands Ready to Unleash Economic Potential of Maple Tapping Industry, Move Would Create New Market for Tappers
Schumer: This Would Be A Sweet Deal for IHOP Customers and Maple Syrup Tappers Across the State
Then again, I suppose it's a welcome, if brief, respite from the swine flu hysteria (more on that soon).
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If I were a lesser man, I would simply reply with a one-word letter: "no," just to see Schumer's bubble burst. I wonder what sort of other pressure Schumer is applying here.
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