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State senator urges fellow rogue Dems to rejoin fold

Unpredictable Brooklyn state Sen. Simcha Felder, a Democrat who has been conferencing with Republicans since 2012, sent a letter Wednesday urging the eight members of the Independent Democratic Conference to “unconditionally” rejoin mainline Democrats in the Senate.

Such a move would restore Democratic control to the body.

The development came just two days after the IDC asked Democratic Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and her conference to sign a “pledge” showing that they are committed to progressive ideals.

“Who are you to decide what the legislative priorities are for loyal Democrats across New York State?” asked Felder.

Several groups have been pressuring the IDC, first formed in 2011, to re-join Democrats and end Republican rule in the upper chamber.

Felder indicated he would return to the Democratic fold if the IDC does.

IDC spokeswoman Candice Giove rejected calls for change, saying: “Until we achieve unity and stand up for women, immigrants, and the most vulnerable New Yorkers, all talk about a majority is nothing more than meaningless rhetoric on the part of failed leadership.”