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Do it. Have some cajones and get rid of this loser. And with Paterson offering to call a special election within 30 days of the expulsion, it's an opportunity for some fresh blood in the Senate.

A group of Senate Democrats, concerned about efforts within their party to block the removal of a senator convicted of domestic violence, say they will attempt to force a vote to expel him this week even if they cannot win the support of State Senate leaders.

The senators are trying to head off an effort by other Democrats who are pushing for a vote to censure, but not expel, Hiram Monserrate, the Queens Democrat who was found guilty last fall of assaulting his companion.

Over the weekend, Gov. David A. Paterson added to the momentum to remove Mr. Monserrate from office, signaling that he would immediately call a special election if Mr. Monserrate is expelled. An administration official said Sunday that Mr. Paterson would set the date of the election for 30 days after Mr. Monserrate's removal.