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Jun 19, 2010
Our video of the week is of City Councilman Dan Halloran going after a speeding traffic agent who was also talking on his cell phone while driving, who then parked illegally to run into a Dunkin Donuts. When confronted by the Councilman, the traffic agent tried to turn the tables and wrote Halloran a parking ticket. Watch and enjoy.
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Jun 14, 2010
Controversial Queens GOP operative John Haggerty has officially been indicted by Manhattan DA Cy Vance for stealing $1.1 million, according to NY1 news:
"A top campaign operative involved in Mayor Michael Bloomberg's 2008 re-election bid was charged today with stealing approximately $1.1 million in missing campaign funds.
Payments to Rockaway Peninsula were criticized by the good-government group Change-NY in the 1990s as an example of a waste of taxpayer dollars, but the group escaped scrutiny by routinely refusing to file nonprofit reports.
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Jun 10, 2010
Following up on other stories about Bloomberg's Republican operatives, the Haggerty brothers of Queens, it is being reported today in the NY Post that John Haggerty may get jail time in his attempt to steal funds from the Mayor...
Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr. is demanding that a top Republican operative spend time behind bars as part of a plea deal to avoid indictment for allegedly swiping $750,000 of Mayor Bloomberg's campaign funds, The Post has learned.
"It's make a deal or be indicted," said one source. "The DA is insisting on jail time."
The DA began investigating John Haggerty after The Post unmasked him in January as the man behind a mysterious Election Day poll-watching operation funded by the mayor through a $1.2 million personal contribution to the state Independence Party last year.
...the interesting discrepancy revolves around the fact that Mr. Haggerty claims he legitimately took the funds as he states he was authorized to do, yet no one on the campaign or in the Mayor's administration will confirm that position.
This week's highlighted video is NJ Gov. Chris Christie talking about the education union and how they hurt, not help, in the education of NJ children. Enjoy...
The news is in. The GOP State Committee rejected the bid of the Executive of Suffolk County to become a Republican candidate for Governor. Instead, Rick Lazio was emphatically embraced as the Party's nominee this fall. How does this bode for the State Chairman, Ed Cox, who pushed so hard for Mr. Levy to be the Republican candidate? Only time will tell.
For a more in-depth discussion, please see this thread by Daniel Peterson...
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May 22, 2010
Calls For an End to Washington’s Tax-and- Spend Culture
U.S. Senate candidate David R. Malpass (R) today released the first television spot of the 2010 U.S. Senate race for the seat now held by the unelected Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D). The 30-second spot, entitled “Piling Debt on Debt,” will be aired statewide. The ad, which was produced by Jamestown Associates, focuses on the federal government’s out-of-control expansion and the impact it has on jobs and New York’s families. David is running to bring an upheaval to Washington’s tax- and- spend culture and to promote economic growth and jobs. Video below the fold...
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May 21, 2010
With video becoming more and more a vital part of campaigns, even lower budget local campaigns, UE is launching a new weekly feature. We will highlight the best video of the week from a candidate or organization helping to communicate Urban Republican values in left-leaning cities or states.
This week's highlighted video is the announcement speech of U.S. Senate candidate Jay Townsend, who is seeking the Republican and Conservative nomination to challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer, the man poised to be the next Senate Democratic Leader (hopefully minority leader!!). It's a 3 part video and well worth the time to watch. Townsend makes a powerful case for his candidacy and for unseating Schumer. Watch for yourself or visit www.townsendfornewyork.com.
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May 19, 2010
In a stunning move, the Executive Committee of the Staten Island GOP has endorsed former Rep. Vito Fossella to run against Mike McMahon in the 13th Congressional. According to the Staten Island Advance, the committee interviewed both declared candidates, Michael Grimm and Mike Allegretti. Fossella was a no-show and has not announced any intention to run.
There has been recent speculation that Fossella was mulling a return to politics, but he has made no public statement and has done nothing to organize a campaign. Should Fossella decide to run, it would be a major game changer in this race and may affect other local races as well.
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May 14, 2010
This is a moment that defines a politician. See Gov. Christie's response to a reporter challenging him on his combative style in dealing with the NJ legislature. It should become a youtube classic.
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