5 hits and 5 misses from DNC, Day 2
5 hits: BILL CLINTON. He had them at “Thank you.” The very sight of the ex-President brought down the house. Then he reminded with style and overwhelming substance, why he was a strong, centrist...
View ArticleEight of the ad libs in Bill Clinton’s convention speech
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It took 48 minutes, roughly twice the time he was allotted, but former President Bill Clinton roused delegates to the Democratic National Convention late Wednesday as he formally...
View ArticleClinton To Rally For Maffei, Hochul And Slaughter
Former President Clinton is taking some time off from his role of surrogate-in-chief for President Obama for a quick visit Friday to Central and Western New York to boost the campaigns of three...
View ArticleBill Clinton to rally with Sean Maloney in Somers on Sunday
Former President Bill Clinton will rally in support of his former advisor and Democratic candidate Sean Patrick Maloney this Sunday in Somers. Maloney, who is running against Nan Hayworth for Congress,...
View ArticleMaffei Ad Touts Clinton Endorsement
Democrat Dan Maffei, who’s trying to win back his seat from the Republican who ousted him from it in 2010, Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle, was one of several New York congressional contenders boosted recently...
View ArticleCuomo Backs Maloney In NY-18
Sean Patrick Maloney’s campaign announced this morning that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has endorsed the Democratic congressional hopeful in his bid to unseat NY-18 Rep. Nan Hayworth. “Sean Patrick Maloney will...
View ArticlePataki stumping Monday for Doheny and Gibson
Former Gov. George Pataki will campaign with two Republican congressional candidates Monday in the northern and southern reaches of the Capital Region. Pataki, who served three terms in Albany before...
View ArticleHayworth gets Chris Christie; Maloney gets Clinton
Major politicos are making their final pushes for candidates in the obviously contentious and very important new 18th Congressional District. Nan Hayworth, R-Bedford, seeking a second term, got help...
View ArticleThe election in songs: A political playlist to tide you over till 2014
It has only been two full days since the election. Florida votes still haven’t been completely counted. But if you are suffering from campaign withdrawal as some of us are, do we have a treat for you....
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Those who survived a sex scandal. And those who didn’t
Sex scandal survivors As he launches his run for Mayor of New York, former Rep. Anthony Weiner should have no problem overcoming public loathing. This is America. We are a forgiving nation. For the...
View ArticleHillary would do a better job than Bill, says Harry Reid
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told the PBS Newshour he thinks former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton would do a better job as president of the United States than her husband Bill...
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Westchester exec race: Bill Clinton to host big dollar fundraiser for Bramson
Former President Bill Clinton will hold a fundraiser for Noam Bramson, the Democratic mayor of New Rochelle, in his race for Westchester County Executive. Tickets to the fundraiser at the Hilton...
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Scott Stringer Endorses ‘Proven Fighter’ Adriano Espaillat
Scott Stringer endorses Adriano Espaillat Congressional hopeful Adriano Espaillat can add Comptroller Scott Stringer to his list of supporters. Mr. Stringer formally announced his endorsement of Mr....
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Two Bills Join Forces to Tout New Harlem Food Festival
Mayor Bill de Blasio and former president Bill Clinton. (Photo: Getty Images) Former president Bill Clinton and Mayor Bill de Blasio shared the stage today to tout a new Harlem food festival and...
View ArticleBill Clinton nominates Cuomo via video
The final video offered at the state Democratic convention on Long Island before Gov. Andrew Cuomo took the stage came from his former HUD boss Bill Clinton, who praised Cuomo for engineering an...
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New Class of Winners and Losers Emerges After Rangel Fells Espaillat
State Senator Adriano Espaillat on the campaign trail Tuesday. (Photo: Ross Barkan) Yes, Congressman Charlie Rangel was a winner Tuesday night. And State Senator Adriano Espaillat, undoubtedly, was a...
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Bill Clinton, Derek Jeter and the Challenge of Retirement
Derek Jeter. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Bill Clinton’s recent comments regarding U.S. tax policy, urging reform — read reduction — of corporate taxes, and stating that “we have the highest...
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Mark-Viverito ‘Nominates’ Labor Secretary Perez to Replace Eric Holder
Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez today (Photo: Will Bredderman). Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced today who she would like to see replace retiring United States Attorney General Eric...
View ArticleBill Clinton to Campaign for Rep. Bishop
The Democrats are bringing out the biggest gun they’ve got – former President Bill Clinton – to shore up veteran Long Island Rep. Tim Bishop as Election Day looms. Clinton will headline a rally for...
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Bill Clinton Will Return to Long Island to Boost Tim Bishop
Former President Bill Clinton. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Bill Clinton has Congressman Tim Bishop’s back–again. The former president will return to Long Island tomorrow to rally for Mr....
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