You hit the nail on the head. The best that can be said of Pataki is that taxes have risen slightly less fast then they would have under a Democratic governor. What a disappointment that guy has been. And he has national ambitions? Feh!
Blah blah blah. That's what California Republicans always said about Pete Wilson. What happened? Things were fine till we got a Dem in there, and within 5 years the roof fell in.
Be greatful for Pataki. He's kept NY afloat wether you like it or not.