Sunday, January 20 (11 a.m.)
Rochester's highest-rated local public affairs program is sponsored by the University of Rochester and Messenger-Post Newspapers.

Topic:
Curt and the panelists will discuss Governor Pataki's "State of the State" address - and the perceived makeover of the state and local Republican Party.

• Will the Democratic Party support the Governor's call for fiscal austerity?
• Pataki proposed an Empire Opportunity Fund to help create a fast ferry from Rochester to Toronto. Will it occur?
• Why does Pataki want to rewrite the Rockefeller-era tough drug laws?
• Monroe County GOP chairman says County Executive Jack Doyle should show his "caring side." Is the GOP trying to become kinder and gentler?
• Doyle has begun radio ads asking other local leaders to work together to renew the area economically. How will Rochester Mayor William Johnson respond?
• Will Johnson oppose Doyle for County Executive in 2003?

Panelists:

• Gerald Gamm, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Rochester
• Dan Hall, Managing Editor, Messenger-Post Newspapers
• Joseph Morelle, New York State Assemblyman

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