State Land for the Shariah Index Project?

CBS is reporting some strange noises coming out of New York tonight. Seems that Governor David Paterson is still thinking about a “compromise” that would allow the people behind the Ground Zero Mosque– and its Shariah Index Project— to relocate to state land nearby.

Sources tell CBS 2’s Kramer that Gov. Paterson is concerned that Mayor Mike Bloomberg, a staunch supporter of putting the mosque at ground zero, and President Barack Obama, might be advising mosque leaders to dig in their heels and insist on the present location.

What would give Paterson that impression (aside from a look at this administration’s sympathies)? It’s possible that the governor is looking to extract a little vengeance for being unceremoniously forced out of a re-election bid by Team Obama last year. On the other hand, Paterson may be looking for his party’s way out of a massive loser of an issue.

The story continues:

But there was a glimmer of hope that they are open to a compromise.

A Tuesday tweet from the Park51 Twitter account said:

“For the past week, we have focused on trying to respond to attacks and detractors of our project. What’s become clear is – they won’t listen.”

In the next 140 character post, they added:

“Starting today, we’re going to begin addressing questions regarding park51. We’re open to any sensible discussion.”