Newly-Elected Senator Fred Akshar
Season 2015 Episode 47 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Interview with Fred Akshar, victor of the 52nd Senate District special election.
Senator Fred Akshar discusses his victory over Democrat Barbara Fiala in the 52nd Senate District special election. Lawmaker Tom Libous lost his seat after he was found guilty of lying to the FBI. Akshar, a Republican like Libous, now represents his home region which has been hurting economically. Also, Jimmy Vielkind describes the scene as former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver went on trial.
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Newly-Elected Senator Fred Akshar
Season 2015 Episode 47 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Senator Fred Akshar discusses his victory over Democrat Barbara Fiala in the 52nd Senate District special election. Lawmaker Tom Libous lost his seat after he was found guilty of lying to the FBI. Akshar, a Republican like Libous, now represents his home region which has been hurting economically. Also, Jimmy Vielkind describes the scene as former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver went on trial.
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