B-b-but this is New York! It’s supposed to be liberal, etc. This is the same NY high court that upheld the state’s ban on gay marriage.
Probably the result of 12 years of Pataki appointments.
I know Pataki has a liberal reputation, but he’s not nearly as liberal as some may think. I never thought the guy was perfect (e.g. his health care plan and his penchant for patronage), but he was no left-winger by any stretch.