Darrel Aubertine's campaign for the 48th State Senate seat picked up major endorsements today from the United Auto Workers of American (UAW) and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) at [...]
Darrel Aubertine's campaign for the 48th State Senate seat picked up major endorsements today from the United Auto Workers of American (UAW) and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) at [...]
Due to mic problems on my end, however, we were unable to go through with the show. [...]
A few of the lines that stand out in the mailer:
Thanks to wealthy Albany politicians like William Barclay, companies are [...]
From an e-mail press release:
The Working Families Party announced today its endorsement of [...]
Christine will be on at 7:30 p.m. EST to talk about Retro Campaigns and the motivation for this new business venture.
Please tune in for my show tonight from 7 [...]
Again, here are the vouchers for June and July 2007:
Please review the vouchers below. They are very interesting to look at.
Nevertheless, you will see four different vouchers here: Legislators Beedon, Bower, Eick and Smith. I must add that Eick's voucher was submitted in March, but covered [...]
Powers, who earlier in the day received strong support from Rep. Steve Israel (NY-2), received the third local Democratic endorsement (Orleans County Democrats and Genesee County Democrats have already endorsed [...]
Israel came to Buffalo for a Powers' campaign fundraiser. Israel spoke highly of Powers and his work with War Kids Relief, as well as his message of leadership by example in his current [...]
I just read about this and my jaw dropped. While it's not surprising for politicians to find loopholes and ways around everything, this certainly takes the cake.
A Niagara County legislator (Note: Niagara County is my western neighbor) recently resigned... but maybe still [...]
(Note: I will be doing this weekly now. I will provide a book that is out there, whether it's a new release or one that has been out for awhile and promoting it here. In addition, I will also provide book reviews occasionally on certain books of my choice.)
Check [...]
I'm telling this whole story because I think it's necessary. Health care is a hot topic in presidential races right now and I've come under fire for some comments made in this space recently. Let me clarify.
On Sept. 1, 2007, I [...]
First off, I don't what dream world Mr. Adams is living but $79,500 is a nice chunk of change. In fact, [...]
- We will talk about the Orleans County budget's Legislative Board section and the changes that we've seen since 2000 in this section of the budget.
- We will be joined by two guests. At 7:30, Genesee County Democratic Chairman Charlie Mallow. Mallow and [...]
Hannes Artens, author of the political novel, The Writing On The Wall, will join me during my show tomorrow night from 7 to 9 p.m. (Monday's [...]
- Remembering the events of Dec. 7, 1941. Today is the 66th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
- We'll talk more about the Orleans County Budget including why the Major Felony Crimes Task Force isn't using the funds from items they seize [...]
(From a press release) POWERS GAINING MOMENTUM IN HIS CONGRESSIONAL RUN - ORLEANS DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE ENDORSE
POWERS FOR CONGRESSIraq war veteran receives second key endorsement in [...]
Check it out and check out the OurTroops NewsLadder.
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Tom won't be there!
His staff will do the pandering for him. Here is the schedule if you don't feel like being considering a "unique hit" on Reynolds' website:
North [...]
Topics being discussed on the show tonight include:
- The Orleans County budget for 2008
- Jon Powers endorsement from the Genesee County Democrats
Tune in tonight at [...]
Here is the opening statement by Cuomo on the Project Sunlight website:
Project Sunlight [...]
At the end of 2006, Legislator Jack Beedon said the following: "Last year we went without a raise to help the budget."
This was before the legislators voted themselves a three percent pay raise (which also benefited county administrators) in the final [...]
Last night, Jon Powers received a significant boost in his effort to bring leadership by example to New York's 26th Congressional District with the announcement that the Genesee [...]
The topic below was originally posted on my blog, the Intrepid Liberal Journal, on Sunday, December 2nd, as well as The Wild Wild Left, The Albany Project, Independent Bloggers Alliance, the Peace Tree and [...]
Kryzan, of Amherst, announced last week she is running for the 26th District congressional seat, saying she offers experience that [...]
Murtha said Friday (and in today's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) that while he believes the troop surge is working, his overall view of [...]
Thanks,
Robert
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy some turkey, stuffing, football (Packers and Lions anyone?) and some delicious pies.
I know I will.
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Clarence, NY -
Jon Powers, NY-26 Congressional Candidate has announced the endorsement of General Wesley K. Clark.Fittingly, the Iraq war veteran's announcement that Clark is supporting his candidacy came just days after Veterans Day.
"General Clark is someone I have admired for a long time both professionally and [...]
For the record, I haven't been able to attend an Orleans County Legislature meeting because, well, [...]
Shortly after Gov. Dean ended his Presidential campaign we hosted him for a speech in Albany, NY. During this speech he urged, as he always did, that we each look around us and see how we could get involved. Run for office yourself, he [...]
An interesting discussion is brewing at Rochester Turning, one of my favorite (western and upstate) New York blogs. While I agree with one person who commented on that post that Sen. [...]
This all [...]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Erie, Chautauqua, Genesee and four other New York counties primary disaster areas due to the dry growing season.In addition, Niagara, Cattaraugus, Wyoming and Orleans counties were among 13 named contiguous disaster counties.
The designations were made by acting [...]
Today, Chris Appleton wrote a lengthy guest view regarding wind energy entitled, "The terror of wind." I guess he comes from the same school as Assemblyman Steve Hawley: If you use words like "terror" in your essays, you attract attention.
The [...]
From the Buffalo News:
A former White House counter-terrorism chief is endorsing Gov. Eliot Spitzer's policy to give driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.The [...]
Last night, I went through with it and finally gave the the Orleans County Democrats their own (official) website.
Check it out... it's still somewhat of a work in progress, but I just wanted [...]
Thanks to Dave for sending that and many other pictures to me regarding a recent protest of Tom Reynolds' office.
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From the Buffalo News:
A former White House counter-terrorism chief is endorsing Gov. Eliot Spitzer's policy to give driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.The [...]
I'll use this as an example:
"The leaders of the Democrat Party, including Nancy Pelosi and their presidential candidates, need to stand up and make it clear [...]
Governor Eliot Spitzer today continued outlining his vision for regionally tailored economic development efforts. At a meeting of business and community leaders at the Plattsburgh International Airport, the Governor discussed two projects that would receive funding as part of [...]
The vote was 273-156, meaning about 63 percent of the House of Representatives supported overriding Bush's veto. [...]
June had some great tips for candidates throughout the state. One point she made was that if you weren't burning a hole in your shoes, you weren't [...]
Candidate: Jon Powers
Contributions: $117,928.13
Cash on hand: $182,148.58
Powers is definitely doing well, as I mentioned yesterday.
But the [...]
Clarke is still in the race on the Working Families line. If you're interested in hosting a lawn sign, contact [...]
Jonathan Powers, the Democratic challenger to Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Clarence, announced Friday that, in the three months ending Sept. 30, he raised more [...]
The Eighth Judicial District consists of all eight Western New York counties (Allegany, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans [...]
The new survey of 400 likely voters shows the Republican Collins leading the Democrat Keane, 38 percent to 29 percent, picking up substantial support since Paul T. Clark dropped his Independence [...]
Thom Jennings, a Democratic candidate for Orleans County Legislature, will be at the Club (469 East State Street in Albion) today from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be refreshments so please come out, eat some snacks and talk with Thom.
I conducted an interview with Thom a [...]
Secondly, check out this Newsweek interview with Blackwater founder Erik Prince. Here are some highlights:
Q: Rep. [Henry] Waxman has charts claiming that [from '01 to '06, your company got] more than $1 billion in contracts. Is [...]
There's good news to report regarding the Jon Powers campaign. According to a press release I received via e-mail, the Powers for Congress campaign has raised $117,000 for the third quarter. Jon seemed for happy about the results:
"My campaign has gotten off to a strong start," said Jon Powers, [...]
Of course, this follows a story I wrote about yesterday regarding FEMA and North Tonawanda, where North Tonawanda is still waiting to [...]
Sunday evening, on the television show 60-minutes, musician Bruce Springsteen was interviewed. At the age of [...]
I have come out saying that I will not exercise my right to vote for any of the 8th Judicial District's state Supreme Court justice nominees in November. I will support one --- Lynn Clarke, who has actually campaigned and fought hard to get [...]
Back in August, the Tonawanda News addressed this issue regarding FEMA's refusal to reimburse the City of North Tonawanda for tree [...]
The LWV's response? Essentially it was don't blame us:
League [...]
Rochester Turning asked the same question about Gore's win that I'm going to [...]
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This was a bit expected, however. Last night, the Republicans in Monroe County did something similar --- only a bit worse.
I don't have the text of the Orleans County resolution yet, but as soon as I do I will post it on the [...]
The Bush Administration.
Joby Warrick of the Washington Post wrote a great piece about the leak of a Bin Laden tape last month and how that jeopardizes future [...]
It wouldn't be a day without Tom Reynolds voting against your best interests.
Today, Reynolds voted against the Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007. The text of the legislation speaks volumes:
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3056) to amend the Internal [...]
Now, anti-immigration pundit Lou Dobbs has stepped into the fray [...]
Deloitte & Touche is one of the remaining Big Four accounting firms and once offered its clients one-stop shopping [...]
Who do I best fit with? See for yourself:
Candidate Total Score
Dennis Kucinich 100.00 %
John Edwards 85.00 %
Bill Richardson 80.88 %
Barack Obama 80.29 % [...]
After Gov. Eliot Spitzer has presented his plan regarding driver's licenses for illegal immigrants, the Republican chorus came out vehemently against it --- and with the unnecessary use of Sept. 11, fear and Osama Bin Laden.
The top Assembly Republican, James Tedisco, has been [...]
Political consultant Roger Stone acknowledges he introduced the millionaire Bronfman sisters, Sara and Clare, devotees of the NXIVM executive training program, to Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno because of a common interest in horses.The Bronfmans ended up writing checks totaling $31,600 last year [...]
RT got the dirt from the weekend edition of Bob Novak's column which announced that Reynolds was holding a fundraiser... a really cheap one, at least by [...]
This book is a great one. Please pick up Blackwater by Jeremy Scahill.
Scahill, for The Nation, made a video that makes some great points about Blackwater USA in this video:
Scahill is an "expert" (for the lack of a better word) regarding Blackwater. He knows [...]
Tom Reynolds has the best health care in the country and it's paid for by our tax dollars. For Tom Reynolds to vote to deny children of hardworking families [...]
The great question to ask here would be, "Hasn't he already entered a hall of fame?" I would argue yes. It looks something like this:
Rochester has the highest gas prices [...]
Here is the response I received a few days ago. If you have trouble [...]
If you go look at the overview, it's quite a list. [...]
I'm looking into starting a chapter of Drinking Liberally in Orleans County. Any suggestions for a bar to go to?
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In short, the even will take place at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo on Wednesday, October 24 [...]
Over the next four years, tolls are expected to rise 20 percent. That's a significant raise considering we just had a 25 percent raise two years ago.
At the time that [...]
But what Coultergeist said recently is a bit alarming. It definitely sinks to a new low, even for her.
According to [...]
You'll notice in Phillip's post on TAP that a friend of his pointed out that the elephant is blue. That was interesting to me as well when I [...]
After reading (and watching) this speech, people should respect the fact that Spitzer is willing to stick his neck out there [...]
"If [see below] wins the Democratic/Republican nomination for president would you definitely vote for him/her in the general election for president in 2008, would you consider voting for him/her or would you definitely [...]
Why should we be worried? It's about humanity. We wouldn't want to be treated in such a manner that our military rules over us with an iron fist and this is exactly what has happened in Burma FOR [...]
American Wind Energy Association
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