'Golisano – through his political campaigns – has made political enemies of Gov. George E. Pataki, County Executive Joel A. Giambra and other local politicians, especially Republicans. Some of Golisano's local allies, particularly former Erie County Democratic Party chairman G. Steven Pigeon, come with their own political baggage and serve as lightning rods for criticism.'
Is the power elite leery of Golisano?
Source: Buffalo News