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Slasher co-opts Obama’s message for his campaign

Sunday, March 7, 2010
By Cliff Weathers
Slasher co-opts Obama’s message for his campaign

Hiram Monserrate is a former NY State Senator who was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend. Afterwards, Monserrate was was expelled by the State Senate. Now he's trying to make a political comeback using President Obama's logo and slogan. We must stop him. »

Harold Ford, Jr. vs. the facts

Sunday, January 24, 2010
By Cliff Weathers
Harold Ford, Jr. vs. the facts

Harold Ford, Jr. might be running for the Senate, but he's also running from the facts. Ford has been unapologetically against women's reproductive rights in the past as well as being with the far-right on many other issues. »

It’s time to fire Tim Kaine

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
By Cliff Weathers
It’s time to fire Tim Kaine

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine has lost three critical Democratic elections in three tries. And he lost those elections—including the Governor's seat he vacated—to Michael Steele, the incompetent RNC chair. Why can't Kaine win? Because he forgot that the Democratic base is progressive and they're not inclined to support center-leaning Democrats. »

Is Steve Levy really switching to the GOP?

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
By Cliff Weathers

The Republicans on RedState.com are calling the GOP a "growth industry" in the North East, as they're already dancing beneath the goalposts over their supposed win today in blue Massachusetts. They're now just short of predicting that Democratic Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy will be switching parties in his run for the Governor's seat.... »

South Nyack Democratic Caucus Meeting, Jan. 24

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
By admin

The South Nyack Democratic Caucus will meet at 3p on Sunday, January 24 at South Nyack Village Hall for the purpose of nominating candidates for office in the South Nyack election to be held on Tuesday, March 16. All residents of the Village of South Nyack who are registered Democrats are encouraged to attend.... »

Legislator Joe Meyers says enough is enough in regards to slaughterhouse

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
By Cliff Weathers

At least one local politician is taking a stand during the slaughterhouse controversy. I'm calling on all other Rockland County Legislators to join Mr. Meyers in his pursuit of the historical truth behind the New Square Meats slaughterhouse inspections. It is time for an inquiry and the institution best suited to start looking into... »

Christopher St. Lawrence testing the waters for Lt. Governor run

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
By Cliff Weathers

Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence is testing the waters in hopes of running for New York Lieutenant Governor. The Town Supervisor, who ran on both the Democratic and Republican lines last November, beating out Preserve Ramapo candidate Bruce Levine, is now focusing his sites on the number two slot in Albany. »

The Marriage Equality Fight Lives On

Monday, December 14, 2009
By Cliff Weathers
The Marriage Equality Fight Lives On

Yesterday, 47 people braved the freezing rain and stood across from State Senator Thomas Morahan’s office in Nanuet to protest his vote against gay marriage. We stood in solidarity and delivered a strong statement to Senator Morahan and the entire State Senate: We will accept nothing short of marriage equality. »

Ball drops out of NY-19 congressional race

Saturday, November 21, 2009
By Cliff Weathers
Ball drops out of NY-19 congressional race

Greg Ball announced Saturday that he's abandoning his campaign for the 19th Congressional District seat held by Rep. John Hall, and will run instead for the New York State Senate. »

An ideal town supervisor candidate

Thursday, October 29, 2009
By Cliff Weathers
An ideal town supervisor candidate

Suzanne Barclay is an uniquely qualified individual for the job she's campaining for, Orangetown Supervisor. Her opponent leaves a lot to be desired. Read why Orangetown residents should elect Suzanne on November 3. »

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