Election 2010
OD on a Witch Hunt?
UTICA, NY - The OD has been giving front page stories lately to this so-called investigation by the Oneida County District Attorney regarding finances of the Independence Party and a donation made by Republican candidate for Congress, Richard Hanna. The power of the media is strong. They have the ability to shape public opinion to fit their [...]
Pavelock misrepresents her qualifications
Utica, NY – In a story first reported by the Watertown Daily Times, Maria Pavelock, endorsed Democratic candidate for Joe Griffo’s state senate seat, has misrepresented her ties to a Utica based medical office. In statements given to the Watertown paper on April 28, Pavelock claimed to be a co-owner of Digestive Disease Medicine, LLP. The [...]
Gregory Johnson Announces Run for 116th
On Thursday April 15, 2010 the politically quiet 116th New York State Assembly district just got interesting with the announcement of a Republican challenge to the firmly entrenched Democrat incumbent, RoAnn Destito, who has held the office for 20 years. Gregory Johnson, a first year Councilman in Marcy, made his announcement in the midst of a [...]
Hennessy announces for State Senate
Utica, NY - County Legislator Michael J. Hennessy, D-Sherrill, officially announced his candidacy for New York State Senate in the 47th district. Hennessy kicked off his campaign at the Holiday Inn in Utica, surrounded by family and friends holding signs and rallying in support. Hennessy will be seeking the Democratic nod to challenge Senator [...]
Les Roberts may run against Arcuri
NY-24- If the name Les Roberts rings a bell, it's because he was a serious contender for the Democratic nomination for Mike Arcuri's congressional seat in 2006. Roberts had a well organized campaign that was outpacing Arcuri in fundraising at the time he stepped out of the 2006 race. Now, after many Democrats and Progressives express their [...]
Democrats Make History
WASHINGTON, March 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. House Sunday voted 219-212 to adopt the Senate healthcare reform bill and send it to President Barack Obama for his signature. Speaking after the vote, Obama said the outcome "proved that we are still a people capable of doing big things and tackling our greatest challenges," and that "government still works [...]
Arcuri turns back on supporters
Rep. Mr. Mike Arcuri, NY-24, has officially announced that he will vote “no” on the upcoming healthcare vote. After months of waffling back and forth, Arcuri has made a 180 degree turn from his original vote in favor of the House version last year. This has outraged Democrats and Progressives across New York’s 24th Congressional District. [...]
County Needs “Loyal Opposition”
For the past two years under Michael Hennessy's leadership as Minority Leader, the county saw its first glimpse of a loyal opposition. The status quo and good old boy network called it everything from grandstanding to obstructionism. The fact is that what Hennessy and the minority party accomplished was extremely healthy for government. For [...]
Arcuri Needs To Figure Out Who He Is
D.C. Democrats are scrambling to figure out how to hold onto their majority in the Senate and House after this year’s midterm elections. Beltway consultants are no doubt giving them a hundred different reasons why their popularity is low. Unfortunately, from Mike Arcuri’s actions, it seems they are all wrong. Arcuri ran against a staunch [...]
Destito: “I won’t balance your budget for you”
Utica, NY - Assemblywoman Roann Destito came out strong at today's Utica City Council Budget Committee meeting held in the Mayor's conference room. Destito called the sales tax proposal "regressive" and said she wouldn't balance the budget for the city. She also took strong exception with the continued pointing of the finger [...]
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