In the bignosed primitive's world, any hint of Republicans in control of anything means that they are "in total control." Meaning that he'd rather that Dems have total control.
Edhopper has it right--and the Republicans' control of the NYS Senate is fairly tenuous. Matter of fact, it was my parents' State Senator, Roy McDonald, who allowed the gay marriage bill to pass in the NYS Senate. Yes, he's a Republican--and a pompous ass.
Is Dandy Andy lining up for the 2016 Dem nod? Of course. Will he get it? Maybe. Slow Joe Biden will run, too. It all depends on if the Obamessiah wins re-election. Will Andy's stance on gay marriage fly in the South? Probably not.