
Republican decision-makers in New York missed the boat – big time. The U.S. Senate junior position currently held by a one-time “conservative” Democrat turned mouth-piece for Sen. Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, is probably the weakest seat in the state. According to a June 14 Sienna College poll, Gillibrand’s favorability rating is down six points from [...]
June 24, 2010 | Posted in
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There is no other Democrat politician in New York that is loathed more than Sen. Charles Schumer. One thinks of Schumer, one knows he is a mover and shaker in progressive politics, right up there with Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. These politicians are old pros, they have their special interest base, corporate deals, campaign [...]
June 18, 2010 | Posted in
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In a mock election, a nation-wide Gallup poll shows Republicans beating Democrats at the voting booth 49% to 43%– it’s a record! No wonder Republicans in New York are hopeful for a successful November and anxious to color a state red that is mostly governed by Democrats. They are a hopeful Party – yes – [...]
June 4, 2010 | Posted in
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In political circles, his name is dirt and his hand shake is weak, yes, you guessed it – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, progressive Democrat from New York. Some like to refer to him as “Chucky” after the “antagonist” character in a series of horror films about “Chucky” the “killer doll.” Sure, Schumer is a “killer” [...]