Today is a primary day in NY. They schedule them like this so no one will actually know its a primary day and the incumbents can stay in power. Or at least that’s what a conspiracy theorist might theorize.
Unlike most primaries in NY, there are some actual races and actual issues of actual import attached. Herewith, a rundown, starting locally and moving out (as always, you must be a registered Democrat to play this game):
In 11211, State Senator Martin Connor is being challenged by Dan Squadron. Connor has the backing of the Democratic establishment (most of the Democratic Congressional delegation, Markowitz, Thompson, Gotbaum, Quinn and most of the senate and assembly Democrats as well). Squadron has been endorsed by Bloomberg, Schumer and Wiener, and the Times. In addition to areas of Brooklyn, Connor’s district covers much of lower Manhattan.
Next door, Congressman Ed Towns is being challenged by Kevin Powell. Towns has the establishment endorsements, including the Clintons. (Obscure sore point on Towns – he was the congressman who crossed Congressional boundaries to lobby against the landmarking of 184 Kent.)
Back in Manhattan, Assemblyman (and Assembly Speaker) Shelly Silver is facing a rather serious challenge from Luke Henry and Paul Newell. Newell has the press endorsements wrapped up, with all three papers supporting his bid. Which may not be enough with a split ballot against an entrenched incumbent. Still, if you’ve supported any of Bloomberg’s big plans over the past few years (the Jets, congestion pricing, just to name two), you might want to give Newell a look.
Special bonus – by voting tomorrow, you will be among the first New Yorkers to use new voting machines.
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To the voters of the 25th…
Went to see the captain, strangest I could find,
Laid my proposition down, laid it on the line.
I wont slave for beggars pay, likewise gold and jewels,
But I would slave to learn the way to sink your ship of fools.
Ship of fools on a cruel sea, ship of fools sail away from me.
It was later than I thought when I first believed you,
Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.
Saw your first ship sink and drown, from rockin of the boat,
And all that could not sink or swim was just left there to float.
I wont leave you drifting down, but woh it makes me wild,
With thirty years upon my head to have you call me child.
Ship of fools on a cruel sea, ship of fools sail away from me.
It was later than I thought when I first believed you,
Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.
The bottles stand as empty, as they were filled before.
Time there was and plenty, but from that cup no more.
Though I could not caution all, I still might warn a few:
Dont lend your hand to raise no flag atop no ship of fools.
Ship of fools on a cruel sea, ship of fools sail away from me.
It was later than I thought, when I first believed you,
Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.
It was later than I thought when I first believed you,
Now I cannot share your laughter, ship of fools.
-G.D.
Hey The chassidim came out strong and voted against vito lopez. They were overflowing the voting places showing support for Daniel Sqaudron. Vito Lopez must have pissed off the Jewish community. Anyone know wht Vito did?