Former Mayor of Oswego was for Democratic Primaries Before he was Against them?

Earlier this week the former Mayor of Oswego, John Sullivan, whines about not getting a real opportunity for the Democratic nomination in NY-23 against Bill Owens last summer. Sullivan puts it this way, "there had been some discussion before the process began as to who the candidate would be. Unfortuantely before I got on the train it had already left the station. That's why God made primaries we just didn't get to have one."

But if Sullivan really believes in an open primary process then why does he go on to slam Harold Ford who, just like Sullivan, only wants a primary opportunity. How can you criticize the process, then take it back and do it with a straight face? That doesn't sound like a balanced position to me. Then Sullivan goes on to say the jury is out on whether Andrew Cuomo should run for Governor. I guess it just depends on which race you are talking about and which candidate you support for higher office. Listen for yourself.