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since. A vegetarian he could be frequently seen munching apples in the Capitol building while promoting the fortunes of Mr. Wilder.
Unlike his predecessor, Larry. Framme, Mr. Goldman is far removed from the party establishment.
Said one incredulous party loyalist upon learning of Mr. Goldman’s new role as party chairman, “It’s one of the strangest things I’ve seen. Here’s a guy who I’m told is an egghead liberal with no organizational ability and he’s supposed to hold together a group of people with lots of different philosophies who’re frequently at each other’s throats.”
The same source said, echoing comments by others, “If Wilder owed Goldman something for his loyal services, and he probably did, he should have given him a good paying job in some think-tank capacity. Put him in a back room out of sight and let him be an idea man. But to shove him out front is ludicrous. I can only guess that Wilder wants somebody who is going to do everything he tells him to do.”
Yet first impressions are not always lasting impressions. Mr. Shrophire’s imperial style which seems so right for Gov. Wilder at the moment could conceivably create enmity because of his single-handed role in gubernatorial access.
And Mr. Goldman, with his close connections to liberal Democratic elements, might be better equipped to persuade fellow liberals to avoid intra-party squabbling so that Governor Wilder can have a show of unity behind him.
John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to Seventh District Congressman D. French Slaughter. Opinions expressed are his own.
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