The teabaggers around Albany, NY, are an energetic lot.
Almost every weekend, they are doing something to promote their Beck/Paul-inspired anti-Obama/Democrats agenda.
Saturday, there was another of their sign-waving, please-honk events at the busy intersection of Wolf Road, Central Avenue, and Northway Exit 2E.
Twenty or so of the usual suspects showed [...]
Could this lead the way for a potential Ball/Kaplowitz race in the 40th?
Greg Ball once again proves that his self interest is greater than the interest of the [...]
Congressman Bill Owens has gotten two excellent committees, given that his district includes Fort Drum and 100 miles [...]
A New York Times story earlier today stated that Giuliani had opted out of running for governor.
Details, below.
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I have.
Using the broadest measure of economic activity, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as detailed on the government's Bureau of [...]
NOTE: Now cross-posted in slightly-reordered form at Daily Kos.
Remember the Tedisco-Murphy showdown over the right of second home owners to cast absentee ballots?
The ever-changing mind of Poughkeepsie's vote-denying Pizza Stain Judge Brands? The literally hamfisted legal tactics of John Ciampoli? The barely-veiled threats to sic private' [...]
What qualifies Phillips for such a prestigious post? Here is a look at his background:
Phillips is a former [...]
To make a long story short, our questioner wants to know why, on the one hand, despite the passage of the American Recovery' [...]
Here are the FDL Action health care reform highlights for Tuesday, November 17.
1. Jon Walker reports that a new ABC/Washington Post poll indicates the country "nearly divided" on the overall health care reform effort, but "very high popular support [for] the public option and the employer" [...]
The NYS legislature met once again to try and fill a %3.5 billion budget gap. Carl Kruger floated more tax increases, Governor Paterson wants to cut education funding mid-year, Majority Leader (if he still is, I can't keep track) Espada seems to be absent from' [...]
Parrot a GOP talking point, of course.
"I would prefer that U.S. government not be trying the terrorists in New York City.
"I think it raises the threat in [...]
Here are the FDL Action health care reform highlights for Monday, November 16.
1. Jon Walker reports that "HR 3962's Massive Expansion Of Coverage Would Result In Very Small Increase In Health Care Spending." Walker adds, "Despite the Republican talking point, it is not some liberal overreach-this reform" [...]
The poll found that Gillibrand still is unknown by many, with 43 percent having no opinion in the favorable/unfavorable question, but that her numbers improved on that question, and against possible Republican opponents.
Details, below. [...]
Siena poll: Cuomo's 60-point lead not within margin of error.
Ouch.
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For immediate release --
The GLOW Democratic Coalition is pleased to announce its endorsement of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for [...]
It is because of her advocacy and support [...]
Here are the FDL Action health care reform highlights for Wednesday, November 11.
1. Jane Hamsher points us to Kagro's "excellent rundown of what happened on the public option fight," and also why abortion rights activists, with "an existing network of professional lobbyists and policy analysts, plus a" [...]
Nothing happened.
Seems to me that there was nothing special or extraordinary about today's session -- it was just like almost every other session.
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The Empire State Pride Agenda is hoping that a vote takes place. Executive Director Alan Van Capelle issued this statement in [...]
The Amendment, which is apparently intended to respond to conservative Democrats' concerns that too many women were voting for the' [...]
In January [...]
Here are the FDL Action health care reform highlights for Monday, November 9.
1. Jon Walker summarizes the passage of health care reform (HR 3962) as "a truly historic moment...[that] will help millions of Americans," but also "at best bittersweet" from a progressive perspective. In the end, this [...]
The key word there is "claim." [...]
Senator George Maziarz has never been a friend of the marriage equality movement or the LGBT community. But even if you don't share the views of the community or movement, you could least give them a serious answer.
Case in point: The video' [...]
(1) There are those who believe that while single-payer is ideal, we aren't going to get it anytime soon and that we shouldn't hold [...]
Here is his comment:
I challenge everyone to wait and see how they vote on the final bill, the one that comes out of conference, before they cast [...]
In a press release (posted in full, below), Murphy argued that the bill was fatally flawed because it does not do enough to "curb costs and keep health care affordable in the long term."
I'm no' [...]
The health care reform measure passed the House last night by a slim margin, with every representative casting a vote either in favor or in opposition of' [...]
But it's now time to Tell Truth To Power: we need to throw the bums out of Albany, including Democrats.
Don't want' [...]
Scott Murphy (D) beat Republican Jim Tedisco by a mere 200+ votes in that election.
But we need [...]
http://www.observer.com/2009/p...
[Representative Eric Massa is voting no on the health care bill, damn it, no matter what the outside consequences or what Barack Obama says.
"The president of the United States is coming to Capitol Hill tomorrow morning on a'" [...]
Please tune in. This is a great piece of legislation and a much needed bill. It sends a clear message [...]
Courtesy of Liz:
There were also Republican successes, albeit slightly less high-profile, in Monroe, [...]
CapCon opens its Friday open thread entry with "Republicans sweep local elections", but I haven't found an overview article talking about what happened across the state. Anyone have one? Or want to check in on their local races?
I lost my Town Board race, but fellow Democrat Jason Leifer racked' [...]
But what happened to Ian should not happen to any American. [...]
Let that sink in for minute. Then count to ten. At that point, if you still feel like pulling your hair out, you are not alone.
How did Senate Democrats' [...]
How was your night, Yankee Fans?
27, baby. Most in all professional sports.
Obviously, Jim [Gennaro] has the right of first refusal in the race," said Mark Weprin [David's brother]. "But if Jim doesn't do it, whoever the Democrats' candidate might be, I [...]
1. Bill Owens - the Dem's biggest win Tuesday night, nationwide.
2. Bill de Blasio - he's positioned himself as the frontrunner for the next mayoral race. How can he make the most of it?
3. Andrew Cuomo - helping persuade Dede Scozzafava [...]
Republicans won last night in Ulster, Duchess and Nassau counties. They picked up one seat in Nassau, four in Ulster, and seven in Duchess to retake all three county legislatures.
These are the [...]
The dysfunctional body has its share of problems. And by problems, I mean senators who are in' [...]
There will be much number-crunching tomorrow, but preliminary numbers (at least in Virginia) show that GOP turnout remained the same as last year, but Democratic turnout collapsed. This is a base problem, and this is what Democrats better take from tonight:
1.If you abandon Democratic [...]
It is very clear now that Democratic candidate Bill Owens has won the 23rd congressional district race. The Press Republican reports via Twitter that Owens' opponent, Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman, has conceded.
So why did Owens win? There were more than a few reasons.
MODERATE VIEWS.' [...]
More to come.
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I think' [...]
Anyone want to offer a prediction? A very wise friend says Owens by less than a point. I'll say either way by less than a point.
Who' [...]
According to former state Democratic Party chair June O'Neill, one of these teabaggers is claiming to be a commissioner of something, but may be from Texas.
It will' [...]
Here are the FDL Action health care reform highlights for Monday, November 2.
1. First, thanks to Eric Pusey of Minnesota Progressive Project for letting us all know what's going on in the Minnesota Congressional delegation regarding health reform, the public option, etc. Thanks to Eric. Also, I [...]
That's the question the Working Families Party asks when deciding which policies and candidates to support in NYC.
And that's why, on Tuesday, we're backing Bill Thompson for Mayor.
Our current mayor has his own ideas about how New' [...]
Since Friday's poll, Hoffman is up 6 points to 41%, Owens is static at 36%, and Scozzafav [...]
I want to thank you for your support and friendship. Over the past 24 hours, I have had encouraging words sent to my family and me. Many of [...]
In her statement Saturday morning, the assemblywoman explained the reasons behind her decision: "It is increasingly clear that pressure is mounting on many of my" [...]
SCOZZAFAVA SUSPENDS 23RD CAMPAIGN
Dede Scozzafava, the Republican and Independence parties candidate, announced Saturday that she is suspending her campaign for the 23rd Congressional District and releasing all her supporters.
The state Assemblywoman has not thrown her support to either Doug Hoffman, [...]
The [...]
One [...]
Here are the FDL Action health care reform highlights for Thursday, October 29.
1. Jon Walker writes that by stopping the "robust public option tied to modified Medicare rates," Blue Dog Democrats handed "a huge victory [to] the health insurance industry, hospitals, and PhRMA." Walker adds, "If" [...]
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand helped Scott Murphy win NY-20, with political and fund-raising advice, a TV ad, and several appearances.
And she will be [...]
Hiram Monserrate didn't have the decency to resign his Senate seat after being convicted of spousal abuse. His fellow [...]
There has been a lot [...]
Here are the FDL Action health care reform highlights for an eventful Monday, October 26.
1. Jon Walker writes that Olympia Snowe feels so strongly "about giving the insurance companies another chance" that she's willing "to waste $100 billion of your tax payer money...for the explicit purpose of" [...]
Napoleon?
The Anti-Christ?
Hitler?
How about all three in one quick "joke".
As first reported by Liz Benjamin in the New York Daily News this morning, Erie County Executive and Gubernatorial candidate-in-waiting Chris Collins tried to make a funny last night
Collins referenced [...]
Enjoy:
Here are the FDL Action health care highlights for Friday, October 23.
1. Jon Walker asks, "Is the President fighting to kill the public option just to please Snowe?" Walker adds, "The fog is starting to clear, and we will soon know where Obama really stands." {Note: This [...]
"Tea Party Patriots" are planning to be field volunteers for Conservative Doug Hoffman, who is running against Republican Dede Scozzafava and Democrat Bill Owens to replace John McHugh in [...]
Here are the FDL Action health care highlights for Thursday, October 22.
1. Jon Walker reports that Senator Reid and the White House appear to be leaning towards a public option with an opt-out. Depending on the exact details of the opt-out, Walker writes that "only a few" [...]
"I've reserved comment on the gravely serious situation surrounding Senator Monserrate until Senate Leadership decided how to proceed. Now that a review panel has been formed, and the Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations will not be referred this matter,'" [...]
