Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander, one of five Democrats vying to challenge Republican freshman Rep. Nan Hayworth, who started out strong in the race, but has lost momentum recently thanks to the late entry of Sean Patrick Maloney, has lost his cam... »
The Congressional campaign of Cortland Councilman Richard Becker is disputing the finer points of rival Democrat Sean Maloney’s campaign finance report, which posted on the FEC’s website over the weekend. The Becker campaign takes with most of Maloney’... »
Democratic Congressional hopeful Sean Maloney is awash in money and, as Liz scooped, the backing of the DCCC, but up until today he couldn’t lay claim to the backing of local committees. Maloney, a former Patersona and Spitzer administration hand, unve... »
Democratic House hopeful Sean Maloney reports today he’s raised more than $320,000 and promises “key endorsements from labor groups” and elected officials. Maloney, one of three Democrats vying to take on Rep. Nan Hayworth in November, says he has $310... »
Former Assemblyman Tony Casale, chief of staff to state GOP Chairman Ed Cox, bristled just a little when I called to ask about POLITICO’s report that the national Republicans have started investing in states with battleground races where the local part... »
Despite his late entry into the already crowded race against Republican Rep. Nan Hayworth, the DCCC has thrown its support behind former Spitzer/Paterson aide Sean Patrick Maloney in NY-18, sources familiar with the decision confirm. Maloney was presen... »
Writes Jeane MacIntosh: “Anna Gristina, the notorious soccer mom madam, does have a relationship with someone at the New York Post. It’s me.” Rep. Charlie Rangel is back in the hospital for the second time this month. Current TV, the fledgling liberal ... »
President Obama’s hot mic moment: “This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility.” This did not make Poland happy. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli slammed an apparent budget agreement that strips some of his pre-audit powers, as G... »
Congresswoman Nan Hayworth’s seat has been labeled a Republican toss-up by Cook Political Report. And five Democrats are lining up for the chance to win the seat, including Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander. WPFP(document).ready(function() { //load... »
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The Nation’s Bryce Covert on Cuomo using gay marriage as cover for his fiscal conservatism: “One social issue victory – as historic as it was – does not a social progressive make. If he runs for national office, as he seems intent on doing, the left sh... »
After seeing the proposed congressional maps released today by the Special Master, Democratic Congressional candidate Matt Alexander issued the statement below expressing confidence that the new district would favor his candidacy. “The release of the S... »
Democratic congressional candidate Dr. Richard Becker wasted no time in sending out this statement below – reaffirming his commitment to challenging Rep. Nan Hayworth. Under the special master’s plan released today, Becker, a Cortlandt Town Councilman,... »
Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay says he and his organization are falling in line on a proposed expansion of casino gambling in New York, a move that provides political support to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a longtime ally. The Independence Party appro... »
Democratic Congressional Candidate and Cortlandt Town Board Member Rich Becker just sent out a statement saying he is committed to defeating Rep. Nan Haywroth this year. So committed that he is already planning on moving into the district if he needs t... »
