RNC Prime-Time Speakers Will Stay the Same
During a conference call updating reporters on the latest RNC schedule, Romney campaign strategist Russ Schriefer said all of the prime-time speakers will stay the same. But because of Tropical Storm...
View ArticleRevised RNC Schedule
Hot off the press from the RNC, here is your revised schedule: The revised schedule is as follows: Monday, August 27, 2012 2:00 p.m. Chairman of the RNC Reince Priebus...
View ArticleTropical Storm Isaac Stirs Up RNC Schedule
So prime-time speakers will stay the same, but Tropical Storm Isaac could still change the schedule for the RNC. During a conference call with reporters, Romney strategist Russ Schriefer wouldn’t...
View ArticleTrump Not on the RNC Schedule
On Friday, Mitt Romney was in Michigan and made what appeared to be a reference to the birther movement. “Ann was born in Henry Ford Hospital,” he said. “I was born in Harper Hospital. No one has ever...
View ArticleGovernment Defends Action in Latest Liu Filing
Former campaign treasurers for Comptroller John Liu aren’t the most vocal bunch — at least according to the latest court filing in the Jenny Hou fraud case. According to documents filed by prosecutors...
View ArticleQuinn and Thompson Tussle Over Northern Ireland Investment
It’s no secret Christine Quinn has a soft spot for Ireland. But when it comes to an investment there spearheaded by Bill Thompson, she is not as complimentary. While announcing an appeal of the...
View ArticleCould Dante Inspire Kim Catullo to Hit the Trail?
Quality family time for Bill de Blasio may not be barbeques or picnics in Prospect Park. This summer it’s the campaign trail. De Blasio has attracted a lot of attention for putting his family front and...
View ArticleMark Weprin’s New Opponent, Running on Community Safety Act
The detectives and captains’ unions had endorsed Mark Weprin’s re-election bid. Had is the operative word here. That was before he voted for the community safety act. And it was before he got a new...
View ArticleCandidates Fire Back on Fingerprinting at Public Housing
Mayor Bloomberg likes the idea of fingerprinting. So much so, he thinks it might be a good fit for residents of public housing. On his radio show this morning, the mayor suggested residents at NYCHA...
View ArticleQuinn Doesn’t Rule Out Morning After Pill in Middle School
Plan B might be an option for middle school students if there is ever a Quinn administration. While Christine Quinn was accepting the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood of New York City Political...
View ArticleBattle Over Web Videos
While the Bill de Blasio camp slammed Christine Quinn in a new web video highlighting her support for Ray Kelly (see Nick Reisman’s post below), the Quinn camp released a video and site of their own....
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Catullo on Quinn and Kids
The firestorm over Maureen Dowd’s column today may revolve around Christine Quinn not having children — at least that is what Quinn’s supporters would like you to think. But did Quinn and her wife Kim...
View ArticleDe Blasio Surge Continues
Most are betting for a runoff, but no one has come as close as Bill de Blasio to making that extra election obsolete. At least to Quinnipiac. In a new Quinnipiac university poll, the public advocate...
View ArticleCatsimatidis in the General Election
John Catsimatidis is lagging in the polls and some think Joe Lhota is assured victory come Tuesday’s Republican primary. But Catsimatidis has two other ballot lines — one he created; the other is the...
View ArticleThe Hipster Victory Party?
Typically the post primary party is reserved for a swanky hotel most likely in Midtown. I personally will be hanging out in the Hilton tonight with Joe Lhota’s campaign. But, the democratic frontrunner...
View ArticleLhota Versus Mulgrew
Apparently, Joe Lhota cannot get Mike Mulgrew to return his phone calls. While courting voters outside of Brooklyn Borough Hall this morning, Lhota described how he was reaching out to leaders across...
View ArticleBill de Blasio’s Whereabouts on Runoff Day
Bill de Blasio was supposed to appear on 1010 WINS this morning. He didn’t. His campaign spokesman said there was a “scheduling conflict.” Asked when the leading Democratic mayoral candidate was voting...
View ArticleLhota Loves Staten Island
I mean really who doesn’t? The so-called “forgotten borough” has the last remaining indoor roller rink in New York City. Having been to the St. George Theater, I must say, the renovation was well done....
View ArticleGrimm Secures Independence Party Nod, Clashes with Mayor
If you are looking to get in the ring with Rep. Michael Grimm, he says you should “pack a lunch.” My advice might be make that “lunch” heavy on the carbs — something good for endurance — because the...
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A Dispatch from Grimm Headquarters
It’s about 8:30 p.m. and supporters of Congressman Michael Grimm are trickling into a large ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn on Staten Island, taking their seats at tables draped with white linens and...
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