Dominican Espaillat Takes Over Harlem
An Old Story of What Happens In New York When Neighborhoods Change
New York's newest Congressman Adriano Espaillat to make history(NYDN) When Espaillat is sworn into Congress on Tuesday he'll become the first Dominican-American — and first formerly undocumented immigrant — sworn into Congress. “Personally it's very rewarding. I've tried several times, the third one is the charm. And this is also a collective victory for many folks in this district who want a new chapter written,” Espaillat, 62, told the Daily News. He'll also be the first non-African American since World War II to represent Harlem in the House, marking a sea change for the neighborhood and the city. Espaillat's win came after two unsuccessful attempts to knock off Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.), a onetime giant in Congress who was forced from his role as the powerful chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee in 2010 after a lengthy ethics investigation. The district is majority-Latino and slightly more than a quarter African American, with many African Americans having left the area for the outer boroughs in past decades, driven at first by crime and then by gentrification as Harlem has become increasingly expensive.
SEIU backs Keith Wright to succeed retirng Charles Rangel (NYP)
Espaillat Owes $ But Running Again for Congress
This pol owes $96,000 but is making a third run for congress (NYP) State Sen. Adriano Espaillat has launched his third run for Congress, but still hasn’t paid off nearly $100,000 in bills from his campaign of two years ago — including money owed to Eliot Spitzer’s old flame. One debtor, photographer/Web designer Jon Reznick, said he got such a runaround trying to collect $1,250 from Espaillat that he took down the campaign’s Web site last year.*Former NYC Assemblyman Robert Jackson is running again for the state Senate seat currently held by Adriano Espaillat, who is running for the House seat being vacated by Rep. Charlie Rangel.
Two Black Candidates for Congress Look to Expand Their Base By Endorsing Sanders
In two districts once believed to be strongholds for Democratic 2016 frontrunner Hillary Clinton, the state senators from Harlem and Queens — Bill Perkins and James Sanders Jr. — will endorse Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for president instead.
Would-Be RangelReplacement Accuses Congressman of Lying to the Bronx (NYO) State Senator Adriano Espaillat, one of several aspiring successors to retiringCongressman Charles Rangel, ripped the 85-year-old lawmaker today for having “lied to” the small Bronx portion of his upper Manhattan-based district. Speaking to the press at the New Capital Restaurant in the Bronx , Mr. Espaillat—who unsuccessfully challenged Mr. Rangel in the Democratic primary in 2012 and2014—claimed the veteran congressman had been dishonest in past promises to open a district office to offer services in the borough. Redistricting after the 2010 census placed a portion of the Bronx in Mr. Rangel’s Harlem-based seat, which he has represented since 1971.
Rangel Backs Wright
Charles Rangel backs Keith Wright to succeed him (NYP) Rep. Charles Rangel has told supporters he’s backing Assemblyman Keith Wright to succeed him when he steps down next year after nearly five decades in Congress, The Post has learned. Rangel, 85, pledged his support to Wright, who is also the Manhattan Democratic Party chairman, during a private fundraiser last week at Melba’s restaurant in Harlem . “Every week, there’s someone new, some labor leader, someone from the community planning board, some people from The Bronx, some in the Congress, in the Black Caucus, Hispanic Caucus who say, ‘Is Keith our man?’” Rangel said at the event, a video of which was obtained by The Post. “I said, ‘Of course he is!’” Rangel said to thunderous applause.
Perkins Runs for Rangel Seat
Harlem state Sen. Bill Perkins is throwing his hat in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, who will give up his seat after more than four decades in office, the Post writes: * Farrell Endorses Wright’s Bid To Replace Rangel(YNN) * Harlem Pol Launches Bid for Congress—With Help From Two ofthe Central Park Five (NYO) *Two rivals for Rangel seat tout backing from exoneratedCentral Park Five… *Bill Perkins declares himself ‘front-runner’ to replace Rangel (PoliticoNY) * Former Mayor endorses Keith Wright to succeed Charles Rangel (NYP) Former Mayor Dave Dinkins is endorsing Keith Wright to succeed Rep. Charles Rangel in Congress. Dinkins noted that Harlem Assemblyman Wright, the Manhattan Democratic Party chairman * Manhattan Democrat (and Harvard grad) Michael Gallagherenters sweepstakes to replace Rep. Charles Rangel in NY -13. * “I think I come into this race as the frontrunner" as @EspaillatNY looks to run forcongress * Harlem Lawmaker Calls Use of Term 'AffordableHousing' a 'Lie' (DNAINFO)* REPLACING RANGEL -- Michael Oliva, Democratic consultant in NYSlant.com: "[F]ew voting blocs will be up for grabs. Many residents already know who they will vote for. The aspirants will need to strike a balance between turning out their bases and leaving their comfort zones to convince small pockets of undecided voters they are not used to communicating with to support them. Creative, disciplined messaging and effective delivery are critical to success. Further, it will be difficult for candidates to differentiate themselves on specifics. Most will have similar platforms on voter concerns like housing, health care and gun control, and most have solid governmental experience as state legislators or federal officials. Therefore, this will become a personality-driven race, a factor that always benefited gifted retail politicians like Rangel. Public appearances, debates and street campaigning will go far toward determining the victor."
Wright Candidate for Rangel Seat Tied Up in the Glenwood Silver Web
Sheldon SilverConviction Casts Shadow Over Race for Rangel’s Seat (NYO) Of all the candidates running, Mr. Wright, the chairman of the Assembly’s influential housing committee and the waning Manhattan Democratic Party, may have the most to lose from Mr. Silver’s downfall. As fellow Manhattanites and veteran lawmakers, the two Democrats naturally worked together, even if Mr. Wright was never known as one of Mr. Silver’s top lieutenants. Most glaringly, and at the behest of Mr. Silver, the Harlem Democrat carried a 2013 housing bill providing tax breaks to five select developers. Mr. Wright’s aides claimed he knew nothing of the tax breaks and was furious at Mr. Silver, though the Daily News reported he may have been more aware than he let on. Glenwood Management, a leading real estate developer accused of taking part in bribery schemes in the cases of Mr. Silver and Dean Skelos, the former Republican majority leader currently on trial, funneled $45,000 through limited liability corporations to the housekeeping account of Mr. Wright’s Manhattan Democratic Party over the past four years. Glenwood was a prolific donor, giving cash to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and many state lawmakers. At least one candidate, Clyde Williams, is not letting Mr. Wright off the hook. Mr. Williams, a former congressional candidate and Democratic National Committee official who has never held elected office, said the Silver conviction was an “indictment of the entire political culture of Albany .” With the backing of the Harlem political establishment, including former Gov. David Paterson, Mr. Wright is a top contender and likely to face more barbs from outsider candidates like Mr. Williams. State Senator Adriano Espaillat, who twice tried to unseat Mr. Rangel, also endured scrutiny over his 14-year Assembly tenure when Rangel aides gleefully highlighted a vote he took with Mr. Silver that many city Democrats revile to this day: the 1999 decision to repeal the commuter tax, costing New York City nearly $10 billion in subsequent years. Mr. Espaillat called it a“terrible vote.”
DICKENS CAMPAIGNING FOR KEITH WRIGHT'S ASSEMBLY SEAT -- POLITICO New York New York , the Feb. 11 fund-raiser will take place in Harlem , and seeks donations from $150 up to $4,400. A fund-raiser organizing the event confirmed Dickens' candidacy for the seat. The congressional primary for Rangel's seat - where Wright faces seven declared opponents - takes place in June. The primary for state legislative seats is in September. SEE THE INVITATION: https://goo.gl/22Y49z
-- Is Dickens' bid contingent on Wright winning the NY13 race? "I strongly believe that Keith will be our next Congressperson. Keith believes strongly in his own candidacy and is not so disingenuous as to play on the minds and integrity of his constituents and their voting rights by running for Congress in June and almost simultaneously for his current seat in September. I am running for an open seat." -- Dickens statement to POLTIICO New York
Meeks Mansion Giving Him Problems Again -No Permit
Gregory Meeks has no city permit for his Queens mansion (NYP) Rep. Gregory Meeks has been living in his 6,000-square-foot Queens mansion for nearly a decade — without city authorization. He never got a required certificate of occupancy for the custom-built Hollis home, finished in late 2006. A temporary certificate of occupancy, which he needed to get his mortgage, expired Jan. 4, 2007, and was never renewed, city records show. “Until recently, I had no idea that there had only been a temporary certificate of occupancy. I will be in touch with the Buildings Department and the architect to bring this into compliance,” he said in a statement. The home has created controversy for Meeks. He borrowed $624,000 to buy the $830,000 property and took out a $78,000 line of credit. Then, in 2007, Meeks got a $40,000 “loan” from businessman Edul Ahmad that he said went to furnishing and other household needs. He made no payments on it and claimed to have lost the loan paperwork. It was paid only in 2010 after the FBI began probing Ahmad, later indicted in a mortgage-fraud scheme.
Mayor Uses Media to Solve A Vet Homeless Problems That He Has Been Unable to Fix
Mayor de Blasio launches $400G ad campaign urginglandlords to house homeless veterans (NYDN) De Blasio pledged to end veteran homelessness by the end of the year in his State of the City address in February, but the Daily News reported last month he looks unlikely to meet the goal – there were still around 1,000 homeless veterans, a number that hadn’t budged since February. Now, the number is around 880. A large majority of those people have vouchers from the feds or city to pay rent, but haven’t found an apartment yet. The max rent is around $1,200 for one person, and many landlords want more. * The de Blasio administration is launching a $400,000 advertising campaign to urge landlords to house homeless veterans who have vouchers to pay their rent
Rangel Seat
Harlem Sen. Bill Perkins intends to seek the seat of retiring Rep. Charles Rangel next year—making him the fifth contender to declare his intention to run, the Observer reports:
After Rev Butts Attacks de Blasio Organizes Black Churches
de Blasio: Pushing School Control, Building His 2017 Election Team By Organizing Against Rev. Butts
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his aides will visit churches across the city today and discuss why de Blasio seeks to keep control of New York City schools and tighten rent regulations, the Daily News reports: * The Rev. Al Sharpton defended de Blasio, saying those who are criticizing his administration over a spike in shootings and homicides are those who didn’t want him to be mayor, the Daily News reports: Rev. Butts Says de Blasio Losing Support in Black Community Leading clergyman to de Blasio: Fix NYPD or lose our support (NYP) A leading black clergyman on Tuesday warned Mayor de Blasio his re-election hinges on making sweeping changes to the NYPD — including firing cleared chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo. Rev. Calvin Butts III issued the threat outside City Hall, where he called for the elimination of “Broken Windows” policing and stop-and-frisk — policies de Blasio has criticized but still supports. The Rev. Calvin Butts III warned NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio his 2017 re-election hinges on making sweeping changes to the NYPD — including firing cleared chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo. Butts backed Bill Thompson over de Blasio in the 2013 Democratic mayoral primary. Grieving family members of New Yorkers killed by cops are set to meet with Cuomo this Friday at his Manhattan office to push him to appoint a special prosecutor to handle such cases, they told the Daily News.
De Blasio names Sharpton ally to head new clergy panel (NYP) The city’s new Clergy Advisory Council will be spearheaded by a top ally of the Rev. Al Sharpton, Mayor de Blasio announced Sunday. Rev. Michael Walrond Jr., who serves as Ministers Division director for Sharpton’s National Action Network, will be responsible for maintaining “a direct line of communication between religious leaders and City Hall,” according to the Mayor’s Office. De Blasio’s announcement comes less than two weeks after black church leaders slammed him for ignoring their concerns and began mounting efforts to draft Brooklyn Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to challenge him for mayor in 2017.
Wright to Run for Rangel's Seat
Keith Wright to announce bid for Rangel’s seat (NYP) *
The Congressman From Harlem Does Not Want to Retire
Rangel Reflects on His Life and Marriage at a Dance Class, Sitting Down (NYT) Representative Charles B. Rangel, 85, a Harlem Democrat, went with his wife, Alma, to a ballet class as part of National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Only one of them danced. * Rep. Charlie Rangel and his wife of 50 years, Alma , took a dance class at the Y – well,she danced; he watched. * Rangel Reflects on His Life and Marriage at a DanceClass, Sitting Down,”In 1950s Harlem on a Sunday afternoon, Alma Carter arrived at the Savoy Ballroom in a mauve-colored strapless ball gown. … Charles B. Rangel caught sight of her across the room, dancing with someone else. He wore a bit of jealousy. On Wednesday, she was dancing again. Her husband of 50 years was not. … [Rep.] Rangel, a Harlem Democrat now in his 23rd term in Congress, sat down in one of the few chairs available in the mirrored studio and watched his wife dance. … Mr. Rangel said he was not dancing because he did not have a leotard or ballet slippers. … The Rangels said they have had their ups and downs over five decades. Mr. Rangel said they grew closer about three years ago when he fell ill with back trouble that left him debilitated. … He [has] promised her more quality time, which he has fulfilled so far with a trip to Paris and with moments like those on Wednesday.” * Rangel Partners with Messaging App Frankly toStart Digital Dialogue (NYO) * Rangel open to old rival to succeeding him in Congress (NYP) Don’t expect Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel to retire without a bang — particularly when it comes to determining who succeeds him in Congress. Rangel, 84 — who has served in Congress since 1971 and announced he will step down at the end of his term next year — raised eyebrows by showing up at a congressional birthday-bash fundraiser Wednesday night for Adam Clayton Powell IV. While stopping short of an endorsement, Rangel gave a speech at RIO II Gallery on upper Amsterdam Avenue praising Powell as a worthy candidate.* U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel attended a birthday celebration and fundraiser for Adam Clayton Powell IV and praised his former rival as a worthy candidate to replace him when he retires in 2016, the Post: Rangel on de Blasio's Problems Charles Rangel: Bill de Blasio Is ‘Having SoMany Problems’ (NYO) * Rep. Charlie Rangel raised eyebrows by showing up at a birthday-bash fundraiser for Adam Clayton Powell IV – one of several candidates interesting in replacing the congressman when he retires at the end of 2016, and whose father Rangel ousted from the House five decades ago. * Rangel took a dig at de Blasio, implying that his reported problems with the African-American community are just the tip of the iceberg.
Rev. Butts Steps Into the Sharpton (Mayor'sTeam Member) Roll With de Blasio
Leading clergyman to de Blasio: Fix NYPD or lose our support (NYP) A leading black clergyman on Tuesday warned Mayor de Blasio his re-election hinges on making sweeping changes to the NYPD — including firing cleared chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo. Rev. Calvin Butts III issued the threat outside City Hall, where he called for the elimination of “Broken Windows” policing and stop-and-frisk — policies de Blasio has criticized but still supports. The Rev. Calvin Butts III warned NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio his 2017 re-election hinges on making sweeping changes to the NYPD — including firing cleared chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo. Butts backed Bill Thompson over de Blasio in the 2013 Democratic mayoral primary. Grieving family members of New Yorkers killed by cops are set to meet with Cuomo this Friday at his Manhattan office to push him to appoint a special prosecutor to handle such cases, they told the Daily News.
Will Cuomo use the New Speaker, Bronx Machine and Faith Based Plan to Break de Blasio's Machine?
Bronx Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. claimed that the “worst teachers” are being dumped in his borough, as parents and elected officials rallied to demand that Albany allow more charter schools.* A report to be released today by the Alliance for Quality Education claims Cuomo is shorting NYC schools $2.5 billion each year, according to the group’s reading of data provided by the state Education Department.* Cuomo’s education agenda picks up where Bloomberg left off (Capital)* Cuomo Calls For Privatization Of "Failing"Schools: From the NY Post:Gov. Cuomo, at another Bronxevent, said ... * The teachers union and its allies unveiled a new website to show how much Gov. Andrew Cuomo is “shortchanging” each city school, called , the Post writes: * ‘Thorny’ Legal Issues Surround BrookynDemocrat’s Appointment to Cuomo Administration (NYO) The legal quandary, first noted by the website NYTrue.com, arises not from any question of the separation of church and state, but an obscure portion in the State Constitution that may forbid sitting members of the legislature from leaving their posts to take positions in newly-created state organizations.* Gov. Cuomo takes a smart stand on ethics and education (NYDN Ed) Cuomo inserted key proposals on ethics and schools into the spending bills necessary to run agencies and fund programs. He did the same with a private school tuition tax credit long sought by parochial educators, including Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Orthodox Jewish leaders, as well as with a so-called Dream Act that would help undocumented immigrant New Yorkers pay for college by adding them to the state’s Tuition Assistance Program. Bottom line: Cuomo is forcing lawmakers to choose between acting on his agenda or shutting down agencies and defunding programs.
Another Political None Profit Stiffs
Harlem nonprofit stiffs supporters(NYP) Harlem nonprofit stiffed its supporters — including rapper Doug E. Fresh — who kicked in nearly $700,000 to keep it afloat. The Greater Harlem Housing Development Corp., whose backers include Rep. Charles Rangel and City Councilwoman Inez Dickens, asked for handouts when its affordable-housing properties were facing foreclosure in 2005. One elderly retiree who forked over part of her savings said she was promised her money back in 120 days — and still hasn’t seen a dime of it.Carol Bellamy, 81, even took Greater Harlem to court to recoup part of the $21,000 she had given the group since 2003. In 2011, she won a $5,000 judgment, plus interest, that has yet to be paid.
Dominican Espaillat Takes Over Harlem
An Old Story of What Happens In New York When Neighborhoods Change
SEIU backs Keith Wright to succeed retirng Charles Rangel (NYP)
Espaillat Owes $ But Running Again for Congress
This pol owes $96,000 but is making a third run for congress (NYP) State Sen. Adriano Espaillat has launched his third run for Congress, but still hasn’t paid off nearly $100,000 in bills from his campaign of two years ago — including money owed to Eliot Spitzer’s old flame. One debtor, photographer/Web designer Jon Reznick, said he got such a runaround trying to collect $1,250 from Espaillat that he took down the campaign’s Web site last year.*Former NYC Assemblyman Robert Jackson is running again for the state Senate seat currently held by Adriano Espaillat, who is running for the House seat being vacated by Rep. Charlie Rangel.
Two Black Candidates for Congress Look to Expand Their Base By Endorsing Sanders
Would-Be RangelReplacement Accuses Congressman of Lying to the Bronx (NYO) State Senator Adriano Espaillat, one of several aspiring successors to retiringCongressman Charles Rangel, ripped the 85-year-old lawmaker today for having “lied to” the smallBronx portion of his upper Manhattan-based district. Speaking to the press at the New Capital Restaurant in the Bronx , Mr. Espaillat—who unsuccessfully challenged Mr. Rangel in the Democratic primary in 2012 and2014—claimed the veteran congressman had been dishonest in past promises to open a district office to offer services in the borough. Redistricting after the 2010 census placed a portion of the Bronx in Mr. Rangel’s Harlem-based seat, which he has represented since 1971.
Two Black Candidates for Congress Look to Expand Their Base By Endorsing Sanders
In two districts once believed to be strongholds for Democratic 2016 frontrunner Hillary Clinton, the state senators from Harlem and Queens — Bill Perkins and James Sanders Jr. — will endorse Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for president instead.
Would-Be RangelReplacement Accuses Congressman of Lying to the Bronx (NYO) State Senator Adriano Espaillat, one of several aspiring successors to retiringCongressman Charles Rangel, ripped the 85-year-old lawmaker today for having “lied to” the small
Rangel Backs Wright
Charles Rangel backs Keith Wright to succeed him (NYP) Rep. Charles Rangel has told supporters he’s backing Assemblyman Keith Wright to succeed him when he steps down next year after nearly five decades in Congress, The Post has learned. Rangel, 85, pledged his support to Wright, who is also the Manhattan Democratic Party chairman, during a private fundraiser last week at Melba’s restaurant in Harlem . “Every week, there’s someone new, some labor leader, someone from the community planning board, some people from The Bronx, some in the Congress, in the Black Caucus, Hispanic Caucus who say, ‘Is Keith our man?’” Rangel said at the event, a video of which was obtained by The Post. “I said, ‘Of course he is!’” Rangel said to thunderous applause.
Perkins Runs for Rangel Seat
Wright Candidate for Rangel Seat Tied Up in the Glenwood Silver Web
Sheldon SilverConviction Casts Shadow Over Race for Rangel’s Seat (NYO) Of all the candidates running, Mr. Wright, the chairman of the Assembly’s influential housing committee and the waning Manhattan Democratic Party, may have the most to lose from Mr. Silver’s downfall. As fellow Manhattanites and veteran lawmakers, the two Democrats naturally worked together, even if Mr. Wright was never known as one of Mr. Silver’s top lieutenants. Most glaringly, and at the behest of Mr. Silver, the Harlem Democrat carried a 2013 housing bill providing tax breaks to five select developers. Mr. Wright’s aides claimed he knew nothing of the tax breaks and was furious at Mr. Silver, though the Daily News reported he may have been more aware than he let on. Glenwood Management, a leading real estate developer accused of taking part in bribery schemes in the cases of Mr. Silver and Dean Skelos, the former Republican majority leader currently on trial, funneled $45,000 through limited liability corporations to the housekeeping account of Mr. Wright’s Manhattan Democratic Party over the past four years. Glenwood was a prolific donor, giving cash to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and many state lawmakers. At least one candidate, Clyde Williams, is not letting Mr. Wright off the hook. Mr. Williams, a former congressional candidate and Democratic National Committee official who has never held elected office, said the Silver conviction was an “indictment of the entire political culture of Albany .” With the backing of the Harlem political establishment, including former Gov. David Paterson, Mr. Wright is a top contender and likely to face more barbs from outsider candidates like Mr. Williams. State Senator Adriano Espaillat, who twice tried to unseat Mr. Rangel, also endured scrutiny over his 14-year Assembly tenure when Rangel aides gleefully highlighted a vote he took with Mr. Silver that many city Democrats revile to this day: the 1999 decision to repeal the commuter tax, costing New York City nearly $10 billion in subsequent years. Mr. Espaillat called it a“terrible vote.”
DICKENS CAMPAIGNING FOR KEITH WRIGHT'S ASSEMBLY SEAT -- POLITICO New York New York , the Feb. 11 fund-raiser will take place in Harlem , and seeks donations from $150 up to $4,400. A fund-raiser organizing the event confirmed Dickens' candidacy for the seat. The congressional primary for Rangel's seat - where Wright faces seven declared opponents - takes place in June. The primary for state legislative seats is in September. SEE THE INVITATION: https://goo.gl/22Y49z
-- Is Dickens' bid contingent on Wright winning the NY13 race? "I strongly believe that Keith will be our next Congressperson. Keith believes strongly in his own candidacy and is not so disingenuous as to play on the minds and integrity of his constituents and their voting rights by running for Congress in June and almost simultaneously for his current seat in September. I am running for an open seat." -- Dickens statement to POLTIICO New York
Meeks Mansion Giving Him Problems Again -No Permit
Gregory Meeks has no city permit for his Queens mansion (NYP) Rep. Gregory Meeks has been living in his 6,000-square-foot Queens mansion for nearly a decade — without city authorization. He never got a required certificate of occupancy for the custom-built Hollis home, finished in late 2006. A temporary certificate of occupancy, which he needed to get his mortgage, expired Jan. 4, 2007, and was never renewed, city records show. “Until recently, I had no idea that there had only been a temporary certificate of occupancy. I will be in touch with the Buildings Department and the architect to bring this into compliance,” he said in a statement. The home has created controversy for Meeks. He borrowed $624,000 to buy the $830,000 property and took out a $78,000 line of credit. Then, in 2007, Meeks got a $40,000 “loan” from businessman Edul Ahmad that he said went to furnishing and other household needs. He made no payments on it and claimed to have lost the loan paperwork. It was paid only in 2010 after the FBI began probing Ahmad, later indicted in a mortgage-fraud scheme.
Mayor Uses Media to Solve A Vet Homeless Problems That He Has Been Unable to Fix
Mayor de Blasio launches $400G ad campaign urginglandlords to house homeless veterans (NYDN) De Blasio pledged to end veteran homelessness by the end of the year in his State of the City address in February, but the Daily News reported last month he looks unlikely to meet the goal – there were still around 1,000 homeless veterans, a number that hadn’t budged since February. Now, the number is around 880. A large majority of those people have vouchers from the feds or city to pay rent, but haven’t found an apartment yet. The max rent is around $1,200 for one person, and many landlords want more. * The de Blasio administration is launching a $400,000 advertising campaign to urge landlords to house homeless veterans who have vouchers to pay their rent
Rangel Seat
Harlem Sen. Bill Perkins intends to seek the seat of retiring Rep. Charles Rangel next year—making him the fifth contender to declare his intention to run, the Observer reports:
After Rev Butts Attacks de Blasio Organizes Black Churches
de Blasio: Pushing School Control, Building His 2017 Election Team By Organizing Against Rev. Butts
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his aides will visit churches across the city today and discuss why de Blasio seeks to keep control of New York City schools and tighten rent regulations, the Daily News reports: * The Rev. Al Sharpton defended de Blasio, saying those who are criticizing his administration over a spike in shootings and homicides are those who didn’t want him to be mayor, the Daily News reports: Rev. Butts Says de Blasio Losing Support in Black Community Leading clergyman to de Blasio: Fix NYPD or lose our support (NYP) A leading black clergyman on Tuesday warned Mayor de Blasio his re-election hinges on making sweeping changes to the NYPD — including firing cleared chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo. Rev. Calvin Butts III issued the threat outside City Hall, where he called for the elimination of “Broken Windows” policing and stop-and-frisk — policies de Blasio has criticized but still supports. The Rev. Calvin Butts III warned NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio his 2017 re-election hinges on making sweeping changes to the NYPD — including firing cleared chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo. Butts backed Bill Thompson over de Blasio in the 2013 Democratic mayoral primary. Grieving family members of New Yorkers killed by cops are set to meet with Cuomo this Friday at his Manhattan office to push him to appoint a special prosecutor to handle such cases, they told the Daily News.
De Blasio names Sharpton ally to head new clergy panel (NYP) The city’s new Clergy Advisory Council will be spearheaded by a top ally of the Rev. Al Sharpton, Mayor de Blasio announced Sunday. Rev. Michael Walrond Jr., who serves as Ministers Division director for Sharpton’s National Action Network, will be responsible for maintaining “a direct line of communication between religious leaders and City Hall,” according to the Mayor’s Office. De Blasio’s announcement comes less than two weeks after black church leaders slammed him for ignoring their concerns and began mounting efforts to draft Brooklyn Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to challenge him for mayor in 2017.
Wright to Run for Rangel's Seat
Keith Wright to announce bid for Rangel’s seat (NYP) *
The Congressman From Harlem Does Not Want to Retire
Rangel Reflects on His Life and Marriage at a Dance Class, Sitting Down (NYT) Representative Charles B. Rangel, 85, a Harlem Democrat, went with his wife, Alma, to a ballet class as part of National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Only one of them danced. * Rep. Charlie Rangel and his wife of 50 years, Alma , took a dance class at the Y – well,she danced; he watched. * Rangel Reflects on His Life and Marriage at a DanceClass, Sitting Down,”In 1950s Harlem on a Sunday afternoon, Alma Carter arrived at the Savoy Ballroom in a mauve-colored strapless ball gown. … Charles B. Rangel caught sight of her across the room, dancing with someone else. He wore a bit of jealousy. On Wednesday, she was dancing again. Her husband of 50 years was not. … [Rep.] Rangel, a Harlem Democrat now in his 23rd term in Congress, sat down in one of the few chairs available in the mirrored studio and watched his wife dance. … Mr. Rangel said he was not dancing because he did not have a leotard or ballet slippers. … The Rangels said they have had their ups and downs over five decades. Mr. Rangel said they grew closer about three years ago when he fell ill with back trouble that left him debilitated. … He [has] promised her more quality time, which he has fulfilled so far with a trip to Paris and with moments like those on Wednesday.” * Rangel Partners with Messaging App Frankly toStart Digital Dialogue (NYO) * Rangel open to old rival to succeeding him in Congress (NYP) Don’t expect Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel to retire without a bang — particularly when it comes to determining who succeeds him in Congress. Rangel, 84 — who has served in Congress since 1971 and announced he will step down at the end of his term next year — raised eyebrows by showing up at a congressional birthday-bash fundraiser Wednesday night for Adam Clayton Powell IV. While stopping short of an endorsement, Rangel gave a speech at RIO II Gallery on upper Amsterdam Avenue praising Powell as a worthy candidate.* U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel attended a birthday celebration and fundraiser for Adam Clayton Powell IV and praised his former rival as a worthy candidate to replace him when he retires in 2016, the Post: Rangel on de Blasio's Problems Charles Rangel: Bill de Blasio Is ‘Having SoMany Problems’ (NYO) * Rep. Charlie Rangel raised eyebrows by showing up at a birthday-bash fundraiser for Adam Clayton Powell IV – one of several candidates interesting in replacing the congressman when he retires at the end of 2016, and whose father Rangel ousted from the House five decades ago. * Rangel took a dig at de Blasio, implying that his reported problems with the African-American community are just the tip of the iceberg.
Rev. Butts Steps Into the Sharpton (Mayor'sTeam Member) Roll With de Blasio
Leading clergyman to de Blasio: Fix NYPD or lose our support (NYP) A leading black clergyman on Tuesday warned Mayor de Blasio his re-election hinges on making sweeping changes to the NYPD — including firing cleared chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo. Rev. Calvin Butts III issued the threat outside City Hall, where he called for the elimination of “Broken Windows” policing and stop-and-frisk — policies de Blasio has criticized but still supports. The Rev. Calvin Butts III warned NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio his 2017 re-election hinges on making sweeping changes to the NYPD — including firing cleared chokehold cop Daniel Pantaleo. Butts backed Bill Thompson over de Blasio in the 2013 Democratic mayoral primary. Grieving family members of New Yorkers killed by cops are set to meet with Cuomo this Friday at his Manhattan office to push him to appoint a special prosecutor to handle such cases, they told the Daily News.
Will Cuomo use the New Speaker, Bronx Machine and Faith Based Plan to Break de Blasio's Machine?
Bronx Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. claimed that the “worst teachers” are being dumped in his borough, as parents and elected officials rallied to demand that Albany allow more charter schools.* A report to be released today by the Alliance for Quality Education claims Cuomo is shorting NYC schools $2.5 billion each year, according to the group’s reading of data provided by the state Education Department.* Cuomo’s education agenda picks up where Bloomberg left off (Capital)* Cuomo Calls For Privatization Of "Failing"Schools: From the NY Post:Gov. Cuomo, at another Bronxevent, said ... * The teachers union and its allies unveiled a new website to show how much Gov. Andrew Cuomo is “shortchanging” each city school, called , the Post writes: * ‘Thorny’ Legal Issues Surround BrookynDemocrat’s Appointment to Cuomo Administration (NYO) The legal quandary, first noted by the website NYTrue.com, arises not from any question of the separation of church and state, but an obscure portion in the State Constitution that may forbid sitting members of the legislature from leaving their posts to take positions in newly-created state organizations.* Gov. Cuomo takes a smart stand on ethics and education (NYDN Ed) Cuomo inserted key proposals on ethics and schools into the spending bills necessary to run agencies and fund programs. He did the same with a private school tuition tax credit long sought by parochial educators, including Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Orthodox Jewish leaders, as well as with a so-called Dream Act that would help undocumented immigrant New Yorkers pay for college by adding them to the state’s Tuition Assistance Program. Bottom line: Cuomo is forcing lawmakers to choose between acting on his agenda or shutting down agencies and defunding programs.
Another Political None Profit Stiffs
Harlem nonprofit stiffs supporters(NYP) Harlem nonprofit stiffed its supporters — including rapper Doug E. Fresh — who kicked in nearly $700,000 to keep it afloat. The Greater Harlem Housing Development Corp., whose backers include Rep. Charles Rangel and City Councilwoman Inez Dickens, asked for handouts when its affordable-housing properties were facing foreclosure in 2005. One elderly retiree who forked over part of her savings said she was promised her money back in 120 days — and still hasn’t seen a dime of it.Carol Bellamy, 81, even took Greater Harlem to court to recoup part of the $21,000 she had given the group since 2003. In 2011, she won a $5,000 judgment, plus interest, that has yet to be paid.
Black Team Cuomo Taking Shape to Take On Who? Another Rev? Flake, Camara
Rev. Floyd Flake, who Cuomo nominated to the state Public Service Commission, is has a record as a “Cuomo back-scratcher” who will do the governor’s bidding, regardless of the merit, the Post writes: * Brooklyn Assemblyman Will Join the Cuomo Administration(NYO) Assemblyman Karim Camara, a Brooklyn Democrat and ordained minister, will lead a new faith-based community development program, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today.* Cuomo announces $50M nonprofit program headed by Karim Camara(Capital)
New York ’s overall tax problems — or even just its high property taxes — for the long term? Not even close.As E.J. McMahon of the Empire Center
After Rangel
.
Rangel It Not Over Till Its Over?
Despite promising to retire when his 23rd term ends in 2016, U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel sent a fundraising letter to supporters last week after the alleged chokehold death of Eric Garner in Staten Island , the Post’s PageSix writes
Barron Looks for Respect and Member Items in Albany in His Own Special Way
No doubt striking fear into the hearts of fellow Democrats, Assemblyman-in-waiting Charles Barron pledges “it’s not going to be ‘go alongto get along’” when he gets to Albany.
Black Team Cuomo Taking Shape to Take On Who? Another Rev? Flake, Camara
Rev. Floyd Flake, who Cuomo nominated to the state Public Service Commission, is has a record as a “Cuomo back-scratcher” who will do the governor’s bidding, regardless of the merit, the Post writes: * Brooklyn Assemblyman Will Join the Cuomo Administration(NYO) Assemblyman Karim Camara, a Brooklyn Democrat and ordained minister, will lead a new faith-based community development program, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today.* Cuomo announces $50M nonprofit program headed by Karim Camara(Capital)
Shifting State Tax to Local Taxes Gov. Unserious(NYP Ed) Certainly, the plan can provide minor relief for some taxpayers. But does it address
After Rangel
.
Rangel It Not Over Till Its Over?
Despite promising to retire when his 23rd term ends in 2016, U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel sent a fundraising letter to supporters last week after the alleged chokehold death of Eric Garner in Staten Island , the Post’s PageSix writes
Barron Looks for Respect and Member Items in Albany in His Own Special Way
No doubt striking fear into the hearts of fellow Democrats, Assemblyman-in-waiting Charles Barron pledges “it’s not going to be ‘go alongto get along’” when he gets to Albany.
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Rangel Continues to Fight to Reattach the Public to Decision to go to War
“I voted against the Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2015,” writes the Harlem congressman, “because I strongly believe amassing additional debt to go to war should involve all of America debating the matter.” That’s not crazy. Neither is this: “I have [also] called for . . . bringing back the military draft. Conscription will give everyone in America a real stake in any decision on going to war.” Rangel’s dissent: Wise call for war debate (NYP)
* State Senator Adriano Espaillat celebrated another
re-election victory on Tuesday night, but the returns showed his much-desired
path to Washington D.C. may have been made more complicated, the Observer
writes: http://goo.gl/9KG4D9
“I voted against the Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2015,” writes the Harlem congressman, “because I strongly believe amassing additional debt to go to war should involve all of America debating the matter.” That’s not crazy. Neither is this: “I have [also] called for . . . bringing back the military draft. Conscription will give everyone in America a real stake in any decision on going to war.” Rangel’s dissent: Wise call for war debate (NYP)
* State Senator Adriano Espaillat celebrated another re-election victory on Tuesday night, but the returns showed his much-desired path to Washington D.C. may have been made more complicated, the Observer writes: http://goo.gl/9KG4D9
NYT Who Endorsed Rangel's Opponent Never Forgets
Charlie Rangel's Charitable Giving Shrinks Along With Fund-Raising Clout(NYT) When Charlie Rangel was riding high as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, one way Mr. Rangel, a Harlem Democrat, helped his profile was by giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to charitable organizations. Those days are long gone.
Rangel is the Rent "Too Damm High?"
The state is still trying to collect $68,000 in back rent from Congressman Charles Rangel.
“The outstanding $68K covers the time period from January 2013 until September 2013,” said state Office of General Services spokeswoman Heather Groll.
Charlie Rangel's Charitable Giving Shrinks Along With Fund-Raising Clout(NYT) When Charlie Rangel was riding high as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, one way Mr. Rangel, a Harlem Democrat, helped his profile was by giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to charitable organizations. Those days are long gone.
Rangel is the Rent "Too Damm High?"
The state is still trying to collect $68,000 in back rent from Congressman Charles Rangel.
“The outstanding $68K covers the time period from January 2013 until September 2013,” said state Office of General Services spokeswoman Heather Groll.
Charlie Rangel goes Post-al(NYP Ed)
The dean of New York’s congressional delegation rushed to defend the governor over the Moreland Commission scandal, which Rangel dismissed as baloney drummed up by — drum roll — this newspaper. “I know that most of the attacks are coming from the New York Post,” Rangel told the New York Observer. “We have a commission where the commissioners said that no one interfered with them, and we have The New York Post saying they don’t believe them.”While we’re honored the city’s favorite tabloid immediately comes to Rangel’s mind, on Moreland we tip our hat to our broadsheet competitor. Somehow, Rangel missed The New York Times’ lengthy front-page report on Cuomo’s interference with the Moreland Commission’s work.
“[Asked] what the public should make of the fact that Cuomo has retained a criminal defense lawyer.Rangel replied, ‘… I would think the governor would be a damn fool if the U.S. attorney’s office was investigating and he had no counsel. And if he got someone who was in charge of negligence instead of a criminal lawyer, he wouldn’t be an asshole, but he would be making a hell of a mistake.’For her part, Pelosi said of Cuomo's Moreland troubles, ‘I haven't really been following it.’”* The Republican National Committee is promoting a CNN report on the Cuomo administration’s handling of the Moreland Commission, but the version linked to in an RNC mass email quickly cuts out before CNN reporter Jason Carroll tells viewers that most voters seem to know little about the scandal, Gannett Albany reports:
Murdoch Throwing Stones At Corrupt Rangel In A Glass House
As
the Owner of the Post is Question in England About the Conviction of
His Paper's manager on phone hacking his NY paper calls NY Corrupt for
Sending Rangel Back to Corrupt WashingtonRep. Charles Rangel’s
reelection is another reminder of why New York has a reputation as one
of the nation’s most politically corrupt states, the Post writes:
UK phone hacking scandal: News Corp's Rupert Murdoch to bequestioned as Andy Coulson convicted
When Tabloids Take the Low Road(NYT Ed) A former journalistic star and aide to David Cameron is convicted in the British phone-hacking scandal.
“[Asked] what the public should make of the fact that Cuomo has retained a criminal defense lawyer.Rangel replied, ‘… I would think the governor would be a damn fool if the U.S. attorney’s office was investigating and he had no counsel. And if he got someone who was in charge of negligence instead of a criminal lawyer, he wouldn’t be an asshole, but he would be making a hell of a mistake.’For her part, Pelosi said of Cuomo's Moreland troubles, ‘I haven't really been following it.’”* The Republican National Committee is promoting a CNN report on the Cuomo administration’s handling of the Moreland Commission, but the version linked to in an RNC mass email quickly cuts out before CNN reporter Jason Carroll tells viewers that most voters seem to know little about the scandal, Gannett Albany reports:
Murdoch Throwing Stones At Corrupt Rangel In A Glass House
As the Owner of the Post is Question in England About the Conviction of His Paper's manager on phone hacking his NY paper calls NY Corrupt for Sending Rangel Back to Corrupt WashingtonRep. Charles Rangel’s reelection is another reminder of why New York has a reputation as one of the nation’s most politically corrupt states, the Post writes:
UK phone hacking scandal: News Corp's Rupert Murdoch to bequestioned as Andy Coulson convicted
When Tabloids Take the Low Road(NYT Ed) A former journalistic star and aide to David Cameron is convicted in the British phone-hacking scandal.
When Tabloids Take the Low Road(NYT Ed) A former journalistic star and aide to David Cameron is convicted in the British phone-hacking scandal.
"After nearly 44 years in office, it is now time for him to yield to the next generation." (NYT) @Azi
@chrissmithnymag although the NYT is hilariously wrong. Debate
performances that nobody saw and 9 point increase in negs. Cmon.
Harlem Vote for Experience Wisdom Over Change and New Generation
Gonzalez: Despite district changes, Rep. Charles Rangel proves he's not ready to go(NYDN)
Beyond the Melting Pot Ethnic Racial Voting Divide
The NYT Could Not Even Deliver the White vote to Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat, Despite Deficit, Will Not Concede to Charlie Rangel(NYO)* In Rematch, Rangel Holds Lead in a Tight House Primary Race(NYT)* Despite ethical questions, Rangel wins re-election(NYP Ed)* RANGEL
ROARS: Rep. Charles Rangel, Lion of Harlem, takes down state Sen.
Adriano Espaillat in fierce battle, winning his 23rd and final term in
Congress(NYDN)* Rangel Holds Primary Lead (wsj)* “The vote pattern in the district seemed
to follow the contours of the pattern last time, with Rangel winning
solidly in the heart of his old (pre-redistricting) Harlem district and
Espaillat winning most lopsidedly in the more heavily Dominican areas of
Upper Manhattan he represents in the Senate …* Early results suggested that Rangel had made
important inroads in precincts that Espaillat carried by wide margins
in 2012 – including parts of Washington Heights, the center of the
Dominican-American community that Espaillat has represented for 18 years
in Albany.* Rangel Holds Off Espaillat in Congressional Primary(NY1)* "A group of powerful players bet on the wronghorse." @bobhardt * Rangel ‘Can’t Wait’ to Meet With Obama After Likely Win(NYO) Give him a hug* The board reported receiving 980 valid absentee ballots so far, but
it can continue receiving them through next Tuesday. It gave out 3,516
absentee ballots in total; of those received so far, roughly 80 percent
have been found to be valid.* Bill de Blasio won't congratulate Charlie Rangel on avictory * The Associated Press declared Rep. Charles Rangel the winner against state Sen. Adriano Espaillat in 13th Congressional District Democratic primary, moving him a step closer to a 23rd term:*Rangel Declares Victory In NY-13 (Updated)(YNN) * DCCC Chairman Steve Israel thinks Espaillat should concede.* Cuomo, who waited until the last minute to endorse Rangel, tweeted that he “never doubted” the congressman would win. Rangel has a long history of talking with his hands.
Roger Stone @RogerJStoneJr
@anniekarni Lis Smith/Eliot Spitzer hex more damaging than the Sheinkopf curse !
Rangel 22,674 47.4% Espaillat 20,846 43.6% Walrond 3,768 7.9% Garcia 505 1.1% Rangel and Espaillat difference: 1,828 votes, out of 47,793
.
Harlem Vote for Experience Wisdom Over Change and New Generation
Gonzalez: Despite district changes, Rep. Charles Rangel proves he's not ready to go(NYDN)
Beyond the Melting Pot Ethnic Racial Voting Divide
Adriano Espaillat, Despite Deficit, Will Not Concede to Charlie Rangel(NYO)* In Rematch, Rangel Holds Lead in a Tight House Primary Race(NYT)* Despite ethical questions, Rangel wins re-election(NYP Ed)* RANGEL
ROARS: Rep. Charles Rangel, Lion of Harlem, takes down state Sen.
Adriano Espaillat in fierce battle, winning his 23rd and final term in
Congress(NYDN)* Rangel Holds Primary Lead (wsj)* “The vote pattern in the district seemed
to follow the contours of the pattern last time, with Rangel winning
solidly in the heart of his old (pre-redistricting) Harlem district and
Espaillat winning most lopsidedly in the more heavily Dominican areas of
Upper Manhattan he represents in the Senate …* Early results suggested that Rangel had made
important inroads in precincts that Espaillat carried by wide margins
in 2012 – including parts of Washington Heights, the center of the
Dominican-American community that Espaillat has represented for 18 years
in Albany.* Rangel Holds Off Espaillat in Congressional Primary(NY1)* "A group of powerful players bet on the wronghorse." @bobhardt * Rangel ‘Can’t Wait’ to Meet With Obama After Likely Win(NYO) Give him a hug* The board reported receiving 980 valid absentee ballots so far, but
it can continue receiving them through next Tuesday. It gave out 3,516
absentee ballots in total; of those received so far, roughly 80 percent
have been found to be valid.* Bill de Blasio won't congratulate Charlie Rangel on avictory * The Associated Press declared Rep. Charles Rangel the winner against state Sen. Adriano Espaillat in 13th Congressional District Democratic primary, moving him a step closer to a 23rd term:*Rangel Declares Victory In NY-13 (Updated)(YNN) * DCCC Chairman Steve Israel thinks Espaillat should concede.* Cuomo, who waited until the last minute to endorse Rangel, tweeted that he “never doubted” the congressman would win. Rangel has a long history of talking with his hands.
Roger Stone @RogerJStoneJr
@anniekarni Lis Smith/Eliot Spitzer hex more damaging than the Sheinkopf curse !
| Rangel | 22,674 | 47.4% |
| Espaillat | 20,846 | 43.6% |
| Walrond | 3,768 | 7.9% |
| Garcia | 505 | 1.1% Rangel and Espaillat difference: 1,828 votes, out of 47,793 |
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If Your Trying to Kill Harlem King Rangel Make Sure You Kill Him
Who is Splitting Espaillat's Latino Vote as Espaillat Tries to Hang onto His State Senate?
Revenge Espaillat
Sharpton abruptly cancels planned "unity rally"with Rangel and Espaillat (NYDN) * Rev. Al Sharpton cancels ‘unity rally’(NYP)
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Gerson Borrero @GersonBorrero · Jun
27
Just confirmed Guillermo Linares collecting petitions for
#nys31. This could get really bad for @EspaillatNY chances against
@RJackson_NY
NYT Endorsement is the Kiss of Death . . . Not Charisma Shown During Debate That Nobody Watched
Political analysis said Rep. Charles
Rangel’s charisma during debates and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat’s
alienation of Puerto Rican and black voters with his appeals to
Dominican ethnic pride contributed to Rangel’s victory, The Times writes: * Rangel Wins House Primary Rematch(NYT) * For Espaillat, Strong Start Was Marred by Missteps (NYT)
Tuesday A Week After the NYT Continues to Explain Why Their Endorsed Candidate Lost
The campaign between Rep. Charles
Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espiallat demonstrated Harlem is a
community in flux: gentrifying, but with pockets of persistent poverty as well, the Times writes:
NY-13 — Harlem after Rangel — Times’ Nikita Stewart: The
demographics are changing, and so is the economy of Harlem. Does the
neighborhood that is also a global brand still need an iconic
congressman like Charlie Rangel or Adam Clayton Powell Jr.? Stewart:
“What does Harlem, in this day and age, really represent? … The Harlem
where the streets bubbled with debates led by W.E B. DuBois, Malcolm X
or Marcus Garvey is long gone. … Yet residents do not seem to be
yearning for another Powell, or the next Rangel—or even this one—to lead
them. … Harlem voters make up less than half of the congressional
district, which includes a swath of the Bronx; more than half the
district’s voting-eligible residents are Hispanics. More than ever,
Harlem is less a clearly identified voting bloc than an idea. A brand.” -- 2016 candidate speculation: former governor David Paterson;
former assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV, Councilwoman Inez Dickens,
Assemblyman and state Democratic Party chairman Keith Wright, and former
White House aide Clyde Williams make the list. via News’ Jan Ransom:* WHY ESPAILLAT LOST: Gerson
Borrero writes that infighting among Dominicans, including ongoing
struggles between state Sen. Adriano Espaillat and former assemblyman
Guillermo Linares, factored into Espaillat’s congressional loss:
Thursday No congrats from de Blasio, Cuomo, or Obama: Rangel(NYP)
Who is Splitting Espaillat's Latino Vote as Espaillat Tries to Hang onto His State Senate?
Revenge Espaillat
Sharpton abruptly cancels planned "unity rally"with Rangel and Espaillat (NYDN) * Rev. Al Sharpton cancels ‘unity rally’(NYP)
Just confirmed Guillermo Linares collecting petitions for
#nys31. This could get really bad for @EspaillatNY chances against
@RJackson_NY
NYT Endorsement is the Kiss of Death . . . Not Charisma Shown During Debate That Nobody Watched
Political analysis said Rep. Charles Rangel’s charisma during debates and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat’s alienation of Puerto Rican and black voters with his appeals to Dominican ethnic pride contributed to Rangel’s victory, The Times writes: * Rangel Wins House Primary Rematch(NYT) * For Espaillat, Strong Start Was Marred by Missteps (NYT)
Tuesday A Week After the NYT Continues to Explain Why Their Endorsed Candidate Lost
The campaign between Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espiallat demonstrated Harlem is a community in flux: gentrifying, but with pockets of persistent poverty as well, the Times writes:
NY-13 — Harlem after Rangel — Times’ Nikita Stewart: The demographics are changing, and so is the economy of Harlem. Does the neighborhood that is also a global brand still need an iconic congressman like Charlie Rangel or Adam Clayton Powell Jr.? Stewart: “What does Harlem, in this day and age, really represent? … The Harlem where the streets bubbled with debates led by W.E B. DuBois, Malcolm X or Marcus Garvey is long gone. … Yet residents do not seem to be yearning for another Powell, or the next Rangel—or even this one—to lead them. … Harlem voters make up less than half of the congressional district, which includes a swath of the Bronx; more than half the district’s voting-eligible residents are Hispanics. More than ever, Harlem is less a clearly identified voting bloc than an idea. A brand.” -- 2016 candidate speculation: former governor David Paterson; former assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV, Councilwoman Inez Dickens, Assemblyman and state Democratic Party chairman Keith Wright, and former White House aide Clyde Williams make the list. via News’ Jan Ransom:* WHY ESPAILLAT LOST: Gerson Borrero writes that infighting among Dominicans, including ongoing struggles between state Sen. Adriano Espaillat and former assemblyman Guillermo Linares, factored into Espaillat’s congressional loss:
Thursday No congrats from de Blasio, Cuomo, or Obama: Rangel(NYP)
Strange
Rangel calls de Blasio, Sharpton's neutrality 'strange' during race(NYDN)
The
NYT is losing the power to effect elections in NYC. Does not look like
their endorsement attracted any of their readers to vote against Rangel
Fresh from Victory, Rangel Supporters Want Him to Groom aSuccessor via @Dnainfo
Espaillat, Rangel Get FEC Inquiries(WSJ)
After Rangel Already
Congressional hopefuls are already
eying Rep. Charles Rangel’s seat, which will open up in 2017 when Rangel
retires, and courting Rangel’s endorsement, the Daily News writes:
Espaillat Concedes
The NYT is losing the power to effect elections in NYC. Does not look like their endorsement attracted any of their readers to vote against Rangel
Fresh from Victory, Rangel Supporters Want Him to Groom aSuccessor via @Dnainfo
Espaillat, Rangel Get FEC Inquiries(WSJ)
Espaillat, Rangel Get FEC Inquiries(WSJ)
After Rangel Already
Congressional hopefuls are already eying Rep. Charles Rangel’s seat, which will open up in 2017 when Rangel retires, and courting Rangel’s endorsement, the Daily News writes:
Espaillat Concedes
Espaillat Concedes to Rangel; Will Run for Re-election in Senate (Updated)(YNN)
Rangel proves to be a sore winner after beating Espaillat(NYP) Rangel
will never forgive Adriano Espaillat, whom he once privately described
as a “punk,” according to sources in the congressman’s camp.* Rangel win helped by increased turnout from black neighborhoods(NYDN)* Forgotten ethnic factor helped Rangel win(NYP)* Adriano Espaillat Concedes to Charlie Rangel in Congressional Primary(NYO) * Mark-Viverito Argues Her Endorsement Was Still ‘Helpful’ to Espaillat(NYO) * New Class of Winners and Losers Emerges After Rangel Fells Espaillat(NYO) Winner Rasheida Smith and Neal Kwatra:, 1199 SEIU:, Bill Clinton:The Central Harlem Democratic Establishment Loser Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito:Rev. Al Sharpton: MirRam Group: The United Federation of Teachers:* * After loss to Rangel, Espaillat to focus on re-election in Albany (NYT)* Espaillat Concedes House Primary Race to Rangel(NYT)* @cbrangel reflects on how he won his primary contest on@InsideCityHall. (NY1) * Azi @Azi scoop: my interview with @EspaillatNY: 'I'm not upset. I'mhappy'(Capital)* Despite his loss, Espaillat insists
he’s “happy” because he worked hard and made a “major statement” at the
polls, considering “the whole Washington permanent government came out”
in favor of Rangel.* Rep. Charles Rangel, who was censured
by the House in 2010 for ethics missteps, is scrambling to amend his
annual disclosure form after failing to report an all-expenses paid
junket to China last year, the Daily News writes:
* Rangel Says He Never Thought Bill Thompson Would Win the Mayoralty(NYO)* Mayor de Blasio has yet to wish Rep. Charles Rangelcongratulations on his big win (NYDN)* * State Sen. Adriano Espaillat missed 891 votes in the 2014 legislative session, leading every other lawmaker
in the upper chamber, even Sen. Malcolm Smith, who was on trial for
corruption charges this month , the Observer reports:* Breakdown of Primary Returns Shows How Rangel Won Re-election(NY1)
Election Day in the 13th CD
Rangel: Leaders who abandoned me ‘made one hell of a mistake’(NYP)
* After voting in today’s congressional primary, Rep. Charles Rangel reflected on his more than four decades in Congress, while state Sen. Adriano Espaillat looked to the future, the Daily News reports: http://goo.gl/k8qLGJ
* Espaillat wants everyone to be aware of the “widespread voting problems” that occurred in 2012, the last time he faced Rep. Charles Rangel in an election, Business Insider reports: http://goo.gl/JYmQjW
* Rangel told radio listeners that Mayor de Blasio told him privately he was backing Pastor Mike Walrond—a third contender in the 13th Congressional District race—for Rangel’s seat, in spite of the fact that de Blasio said earlier this month he would not endorse in the race, the Observer reports: http://goo.gl/bfjrTH
And while we wait to see if turnout stinks... Document Drop: The price of NY primaries (NYDN)
* Here’s a list of the top contributors to contestants in today’s New York congressional primaries, courtesy of Maplight, which follows the impact of money on Congress, and Capitol Confidential:
Charlie Rangel-ing for voters(NYP) * Rangel and Espaillat Make Final Push on Eve of Primary(NYT) *
Rangel, Espaillat make final campaign push prior to vote(NYDN) * Local rapper Fireboy LD creates song for 'superfly' Rep. Charlie Rangel ahead of election(NYDN) * Adriano Espaillat woos voters to NY-13 primary polls with merengue melody(NYDN) * * On the eve of the 13th congressional district Democratic primary, for which polls are open until 9 p.m., Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat held news conferences a block apart, touching off a shouting match between supporters, the Times reports: * While politicos and the media have been fixated on the Rangel-Espaillat race, some 13th congressional district residents are uninterested in the historic election, the Daily News writes:
Rangel: "If you had an old racehorse and he kept winning... why would you get a colt that doesn't know where the track is..."*The Espaillat insider said the campaign sent six “targeted” mailers—nothing districtwide—and “householded” the mailers, meaning multiple voters living in the same address only received one piece. The mailers were all positive because they had to introduce the candidate and there wasn’t anything new that voters were going to learn about Rangel that would change their mind—his supporters were unmovable. The challenge, this person said, is simply getting more voters who have proven they’re engaged enough to show up to a congressional race in June, but are looking for an alternative to the well-known congressman. *The Primary has a musical side. Rangel's campaign has a rap;Espaillat's, a classic merengue(NYT)* .@cbrangel said @billdeblasio told him he was supportive of@MikeWalrond. via @geraldorivera #ny13 * Adriano Espaillat Proudly Votes for Himself on Primary Day. *For Maybe the Last Time, Charlie Rangel Votes for Himself(NYO)
To Read More About the Campaign in the 13th
The NYP Hates Rangel So Much That It Has Teamed Up With Sharpton, WFP and the de Blasio to Dump Rangel
Charlie Rangel Suggests Republican Opposition To Obama IsRooted In Racism: Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.)* .@Rangel4Congress @EspaillatNY make 11th-hour appeals to#NY13 as @BarackObama sits this one out via @Newsday
* Rangel Campaigns Hard Through Last Day on Trail #ny13 (NY1)
2 Days to Primary
Team Charles Rangel rolls Bill Clinton robocall ahead ofprimary vote(NYDN)* Bill Clinton Robocalls For Rangel(NYO)* Charlie Rangel Says He Didn’t Expect Barack Obama’s EndorsementNYO) * Charlie Rangel and Espaillat Surrogates Clash on Campaign Trail(NYO)* Rep. Charlie Rangel released a GOTV/biographical rap ad. * NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, a top surrogate for Sen. Adriano Espaillat, crashed an endorsement event for Rangel, shouting “shame” as the congressman looked on.
How does conservative columnist Bob McManus on the same side with same political leaders he has attacked over and over in his past columns? Is the NYP and Right Wing McManus A Secret Mole for the WFP? We know the reverend is going after the congressman to take over the political power and $$$ in Harlem. We know the mayor is helping Sharpton like Sharpton helped the mayor become mayor. We know the WFP is power hungry and are as good as ISIS Jihadists at taking over governments Charles Rangel littered during Harlem campaign event(NYP) *It’s time to kick Charlie Rangel out of Congress(NYP Ed)* NY1 Online: Espaillat Weighs In on Increasingly Heated Rhetoric in Race Against Rangel * #Rangel, Opponents Make Last Ditch Effort to Get Voters to Polls Before Tuesday #Primary http://
I owned how many hours those .@NYCCouncil staff for #Speaker .@MMViverito have volunteered to .@EspaillatNY cc: Eric Koch
More about Rangel's Re-Election
Daily News Endorse Rangel . . . Real Target Out of Touch NYT
NYT The Great White Hope?
How Much Power Over the White Vote Does the NYT Have Left?
@NYDailyNews Endorses .@cbrangel: "He’s more qualified than Espaillat and holds the greater potential for serving the district and NY"
* Rangel Says He Never Thought Bill Thompson Would Win the Mayoralty(NYO)* Mayor de Blasio has yet to wish Rep. Charles Rangelcongratulations on his big win (NYDN)* * State Sen. Adriano Espaillat missed 891 votes in the 2014 legislative session, leading every other lawmaker in the upper chamber, even Sen. Malcolm Smith, who was on trial for corruption charges this month , the Observer reports:* Breakdown of Primary Returns Shows How Rangel Won Re-election(NY1)
Election Day in the 13th CD
* After voting in today’s congressional primary, Rep. Charles Rangel reflected on his more than four decades in Congress, while state Sen. Adriano Espaillat looked to the future, the Daily News reports: http://goo.gl/k8qLGJ
* Espaillat wants everyone to be aware of the “widespread voting problems” that occurred in 2012, the last time he faced Rep. Charles Rangel in an election, Business Insider reports: http://goo.gl/JYmQjW
* Rangel told radio listeners that Mayor de Blasio told him privately he was backing Pastor Mike Walrond—a third contender in the 13th Congressional District race—for Rangel’s seat, in spite of the fact that de Blasio said earlier this month he would not endorse in the race, the Observer reports: http://goo.gl/bfjrTH
And while we wait to see if turnout stinks... Document Drop: The price of NY primaries (NYDN)
* Here’s a list of the top contributors to contestants in today’s New York congressional primaries, courtesy of Maplight, which follows the impact of money on Congress, and Capitol Confidential:
Charlie Rangel-ing for voters(NYP) * Rangel and Espaillat Make Final Push on Eve of Primary(NYT) *
Rangel, Espaillat make final campaign push prior to vote(NYDN) * Local rapper Fireboy LD creates song for 'superfly' Rep. Charlie Rangel ahead of election(NYDN) * Adriano Espaillat woos voters to NY-13 primary polls with merengue melody(NYDN) * * On the eve of the 13th congressional district Democratic primary, for which polls are open until 9 p.m., Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat held news conferences a block apart, touching off a shouting match between supporters, the Times reports: * While politicos and the media have been fixated on the Rangel-Espaillat race, some 13th congressional district residents are uninterested in the historic election, the Daily News writes:
To Read More About the Campaign in the 13th
Rangel: "If you had an old racehorse and he kept winning... why would you get a colt that doesn't know where the track is..."*The Espaillat insider said the campaign sent six “targeted” mailers—nothing districtwide—and “householded” the mailers, meaning multiple voters living in the same address only received one piece. The mailers were all positive because they had to introduce the candidate and there wasn’t anything new that voters were going to learn about Rangel that would change their mind—his supporters were unmovable. The challenge, this person said, is simply getting more voters who have proven they’re engaged enough to show up to a congressional race in June, but are looking for an alternative to the well-known congressman. *The Primary has a musical side. Rangel's campaign has a rap;Espaillat's, a classic merengue(NYT)* .@cbrangel said @billdeblasio told him he was supportive of@MikeWalrond. via @geraldorivera #ny13 * Adriano Espaillat Proudly Votes for Himself on Primary Day. *For Maybe the Last Time, Charlie Rangel Votes for Himself(NYO)
The NYP Hates Rangel So Much That It Has Teamed Up With Sharpton, WFP and the de Blasio to Dump Rangel
Charlie Rangel Suggests Republican Opposition To Obama IsRooted In Racism: Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.)* .@Rangel4Congress @EspaillatNY make 11th-hour appeals to#NY13 as @BarackObama sits this one out via @Newsday
* Rangel Campaigns Hard Through Last Day on Trail #ny13 (NY1)
2 Days to Primary
Team Charles Rangel rolls Bill Clinton robocall ahead ofprimary vote(NYDN)* Bill Clinton Robocalls For Rangel(NYO)* Charlie Rangel Says He Didn’t Expect Barack Obama’s EndorsementNYO) * Charlie Rangel and Espaillat Surrogates Clash on Campaign Trail(NYO)* Rep. Charlie Rangel released a GOTV/biographical rap ad. * NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, a top surrogate for Sen. Adriano Espaillat, crashed an endorsement event for Rangel, shouting “shame” as the congressman looked on.
How does conservative columnist Bob McManus on the same side with same political leaders he has attacked over and over in his past columns? Is the NYP and Right Wing McManus A Secret Mole for the WFP? We know the reverend is going after the congressman to take over the political power and $$$ in Harlem. We know the mayor is helping Sharpton like Sharpton helped the mayor become mayor. We know the WFP is power hungry and are as good as ISIS Jihadists at taking over governments Charles Rangel littered during Harlem campaign event(NYP) *It’s time to kick Charlie Rangel out of Congress(NYP Ed)* NY1 Online: Espaillat Weighs In on Increasingly Heated Rhetoric in Race Against Rangel * #Rangel, Opponents Make Last Ditch Effort to Get Voters to Polls Before Tuesday #Primary http://
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I owned how many hours those .@NYCCouncil staff for #Speaker .@MMViverito have volunteered to .@EspaillatNY cc: Eric Koch
More about Rangel's Re-Election
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Daily News Endorse Rangel . . . Real Target Out of Touch NYT
How Much Power Over the White Vote Does the NYT Have Left?
@NYDailyNews Endorses .@cbrangel: "He’s more qualified than Espaillat and holds the greater potential for serving the district and NY"
Once more with Charlie(NYDN Ed) #Ny13 editorial endorsement tally: NYT & El Diario for Espaillat; DN & A-dam News for Rangel; NYP really, really against Rangel.
Interesting to See If the New York Times Endorsement of Espaillat Pull A Lot of White Votes
Interesting to See If the New York Times Endorsement of Espaillat Pull A Lot of White Votes
Espaillat for Congress(NYT) It is time for a change in New York’s 13th Congressional District. The Times recommends Adriano Espaillat, a state senator, for the House seat
Times editorial: “Espaillat for Congress” – “After a humiliating censure by Congress four years ago for failing to pay taxes and other ethical lapses, Representative Charles Rangel has steadily lost power in Washington. After nearly 44 years in office, it is now time for him to yield to the next generation. In Tuesday’s Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District, we recommend Adriano Espaillat, a New York State senator, who will be a better representative of this district stretching from Upper Manhattan into parts of the Bronx. … It’s time for a change.”* Rep. Charles Rangel is playing out an ancient American political tale, that of the old lion who refuses to leave the bush, The New York Times’ Michael Powell writes:
NYCLASS TYPE Dirty Tricks In Rangel Race
2 Days to Primary
Team Charles Rangel rolls Bill Clinton robocall ahead ofprimary vote(NYDN)* Bill Clinton Robocalls For Rangel(NYO)* Charlie Rangel Says He Didn’t Expect Barack Obama’s EndorsementNYO) * Charlie Rangel and Espaillat Surrogates Clash on Campaign Trail(NYO)* Rep. Charlie Rangel released a GOTV/biographical rap ad. * NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, a top surrogate for Sen. Adriano Espaillat, crashed an endorsement event for Rangel, shouting “shame” as the congressman looked on.
NYCLASS TYPE Dirty Tricks In Rangel Race
2 Days to Primary
Team Charles Rangel rolls Bill Clinton robocall ahead ofprimary vote(NYDN)* Bill Clinton Robocalls For Rangel(NYO)* Charlie Rangel Says He Didn’t Expect Barack Obama’s EndorsementNYO) * Charlie Rangel and Espaillat Surrogates Clash on Campaign Trail(NYO)* Rep. Charlie Rangel released a GOTV/biographical rap ad. * NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, a top surrogate for Sen. Adriano Espaillat, crashed an endorsement event for Rangel, shouting “shame” as the congressman looked on.
As Primary Nears, Candidates Retreat to Their Campaign Comfort Zones The last weekend of campaigning before Mr. Rangel and State Senator Adriano D. Espaillat head into Tuesday’s primary for the 13th Congressional District.* Cuomo endorses Rangel two days before June 24 primary(NYDN)* Sen. Adriano Espaillat didn’t think much of the eleventh-hour, statement-only endorsement Cuomo gave to Rep. Charlie Rangel.
Rangel: “I just can’t believe in all honesty that any of the three other candidates have given one scintilla of evidence, besides their own ambition, that this district should change.”* Espaillat and Mark-Viverito appeal to East Harlem(Capital)* RANGEL PRIMARY TOMORROW – Last day of CAPITAL PLAYBOOK CONTEST: Win dinner for two with Azi and Mike by predicting the exact margin of victory (down to the decimal place) for Rep. Charlie Rangel or State Sen. Adriano Espaillat. Azi and Mike will take the entrant with the closest answer (plus a guest), to dinner in New York or Albany. (If it’s Albany, maybe we can rope in Jimmy.) Follow Mike on Facebook here http://goo.gl/SvjVh4, then enter here: http://goo.gl/UCzLlE. Good luck, and thank you for playing.
3 DAYS TO RANGEL PRIMARY -- Times A1 refer, “Rangel’s rising confidence” – p. A18 (lead New York page), “After Stumbles, Rangel Finds Some Level Ground,” by Nikita Stewart, with Kate Pastor: “Rangel’s campaign was looking pretty clumsy until a poll released on Thursday. … Rangel’s lead had climbed … to 13 percentage points, in a poll conducted by Siena College, from 9 points in mid-May. … Rangel is immersing himself in Hispanic culture, and spending as much time on Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx as on any street in Upper Manhattan. A few of his speeches needed translation. From English — and from Congressionalese.” http://goo.gl/6ADYPc
Rangel: “I just can’t believe in all honesty that any of the three other candidates have given one scintilla of evidence, besides their own ambition, that this district should change.”* Espaillat and Mark-Viverito appeal to East Harlem(Capital)* RANGEL PRIMARY TOMORROW – Last day of CAPITAL PLAYBOOK CONTEST: Win dinner for two with Azi and Mike by predicting the exact margin of victory (down to the decimal place) for Rep. Charlie Rangel or State Sen. Adriano Espaillat. Azi and Mike will take the entrant with the closest answer (plus a guest), to dinner in New York or Albany. (If it’s Albany, maybe we can rope in Jimmy.) Follow Mike on Facebook here http://goo.gl/SvjVh4, then enter here: http://goo.gl/UCzLlE. Good luck, and thank you for playing.
3 DAYS TO RANGEL PRIMARY -- Times A1 refer, “Rangel’s rising confidence” – p. A18 (lead New York page), “After Stumbles, Rangel Finds Some Level Ground,” by Nikita Stewart, with Kate Pastor: “Rangel’s campaign was looking pretty clumsy until a poll released on Thursday. … Rangel’s lead had climbed … to 13 percentage points, in a poll conducted by Siena College, from 9 points in mid-May. … Rangel is immersing himself in Hispanic culture, and spending as much time on Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx as on any street in Upper Manhattan. A few of his speeches needed translation. From English — and from Congressionalese.” http://goo.gl/6ADYPc
3 DAYS TO RANGEL PRIMARY -- Times A1 refer, “Rangel’s rising confidence” – p. A18 (lead New York page), “After Stumbles, Rangel Finds Some Level Ground,” by Nikita Stewart, with Kate Pastor: “Rangel’s campaign was looking pretty clumsy until a poll released on Thursday. … Rangel’s lead had climbed … to 13 percentage points, in a poll conducted by Siena College, from 9 points in mid-May. … Rangel is immersing himself in Hispanic culture, and spending as much time on Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx as on any street in Upper Manhattan. A few of his speeches needed translation. From English — and from Congressionalese.” http://goo.gl/6ADYPc
NY1/Siena Poll: Rangel Has 13 Percentage-Point Lead Over Espaillat
Rangel has comfortable 13-point lead in congressional primary(NYP)* Rebukes Aside, Rangel Heads Into Primary With Hefty Lead, Poll Shows(NYT)* The Survivor: Adriano Espaillat Hustles to His Congressional Dream((NYO)* Rangel leading Espaillat by 13 points: poll(NYDN) *Gonzalez: Rangel, Espaillat's Democratic primary needs more interpreters working the polls(NYDN) * Roughly 9,000 registered Democrats from the Bronx will have the opportunity to vote in two of the most-watched Democratic primaries in the state this year—the 13th congressional district and 34th state Senate district primaries, Gotham Gazette writes: * Tish James Endorses Charlie Rangel Over Adriano Espaillat(NYO) * Why 2014 might be different for Espaillat(Capital)
NY-13 COUNTDOWN -- 4 days to the primary:
--Poll: Rangel widens lead over Espaillat — Capital’s Azi Paybarah: Rep. Charlie Rangel’s lead over challenger Adriano Espaillat has grown, from 9 points in May to 13 points, according to an NY1/Siena College Poll of likely Democratic voters released Thursday evening. According to the poll, Rangel leads Espaillat 47 percent to 34 percent, with Rev. Michael Walrond, a first-time candidate, at 7 percent in the race for the 13th Congressional District seat.The poll shows a deep divide along racial lines. Among black voters, Rangel leads Espaillat by 70 percentage points.— The biggest shift has been among white voters, who favor Rangel 43 percent to 38 percent. In May, white voters were split nearly evenly, with 35 percent supporting Rangel and 36 percent supporting Espaillat. The poll: http://bit.ly/USrolu -- Attack the pollsters -- ‘Fact Sheet’ on Siena polling, via Espaillat’s campaign: “The credibility of the Siena Research Institute’s Polling data defies credibility … they have conveyed blatant misinformation that came nowhere near predicting actual Election Night results. Even Siena knows it. … It is clear that when it comes to Siena, you cannot take the numbers at face value.” http://bit.ly/1jCtgUK —What’s really at stake — New York mag’s Chris Smith: The winner gets to “be in the political minority, stuck in a House ruled by the right-of-center Republicans.” For pols not on the ballot, like Assemblyman Keith Wright of Harlem, there’s a chance to fill the void that a Rangel defeat will create among the old-guard black establishment. Whether Espaillat wins, his supporter—Council Speaker Mark-Viverito—gets to solidify support in her East Harlem district, where she has faced strong opposition and narrowly won re-election last year. --Choose your news — CBS: “Espaillat Appears Poised To Give Rep. Rangel Trouble In Next Week’s Primary” http://cbsloc.al/1uHXxqC Post: “Rangel has comfortable 13-point lead in congressional primary” http://bit.ly/TcfLVj Observer: “Charles Rangel Leads Adriano Espaillat by Whopping 13 Points” http://bit.ly/1nRVqiS
Tag Team Vote Splitters'
Race for Rangel seat in an uproar: Rangel blamed for inflammatory fliers - which were sent by another candidate The race for Rep. Charles Rangel’s seat was in an uproar Wednesday over flyers that falsely warned tenants a vote for State Sen. Adriano Espaillat could lead to their eviction.Espaillat’s campaign immediately blamed the flyers — printed to look like eviction notices — on Rangel. Rangel “is up to his dirty tricks, sending out fake EVICTION NOTICES to residents of #NY13,” campaign strategist Lis Smith tweeted. “Disgusting tactic, not exactly sign of confidence.” But the campaign of a little-known candidate in the race – Yolanda Garcia – claimed it was behind the phony notices.“It’s me,” Richard Soto, the campaign manager for Garcia, told the Daily News, before hanging up the phone.* Rangel Slams Espaillat for Commuter Tax Vote in New Mailer(NYO)* * NY Magazine’s Chris Smith explores what’s at stake in the bitter primary battle for Rep. Charlie Rangel’s seat and how the political landscape could shift should state Sen. Adriano Espaillat win:
Sheinkopf The Corruption King Working for Rangel
"If Only Thompson Would Have Let Me Run the Campaign We Would Have Won"
Hank Sheinkopf Thompson Consultant
Rangel’s campaign in a statement said the poll’s results were an affirmation of his time in office representing the district. “From Norwood to Inwood to East Harlem and every community in between, there is strong, grassroots momentum for Congressman Rangel’s reelection from the voters of the 13th Congressional District,” said advisor Hank Sheinkopf. “While the Congressman is not taking anything for granted, this poll demonstrates that voters agree that we can’t afford to lose the experience, record and seniority Congressman Rangel brings to the table.”
Beneath a bitter primary battle is Representative Charles B. Rangel’s effort to maintain his weakening grip on power, while the Rev. Al Sharpton seeks to consolidate his.
Monday
Mark-Viverito found sign-waving backers of Rangel at the rally, with only one man carrying campaign signs for Espaillat. Rangel and Espaillat are among four candidates in a primary race scheduled for June 24.
Sunday
Rangel supporters say Mark-Viverito ‘called the cops’ on rally(NYP)
The fierce Congressional race between Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel and challenger Adriano Espaillat heated up even more on Saturday when police showed up at two rival rallies in Harlem.
Rangel’s supporters claim that Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, a vocal supporter of Espaillat, called out the NYPD to break up their peaceful demonstration, with one caught on a video fuming, “she called the cops on her own community.’’
Saturday
No Wonder Why Rangel Missed Bronx Debate
On the morning of his 84th birthday, Rangel describes the spinal infection that left him wheelchair-bound two years ago.(NYDN)
Rangel has comfortable 13-point lead in congressional primary(NYP)* Rebukes Aside, Rangel Heads Into Primary With Hefty Lead, Poll Shows(NYT)* The Survivor: Adriano Espaillat Hustles to His Congressional Dream((NYO)* Rangel leading Espaillat by 13 points: poll(NYDN) *Gonzalez: Rangel, Espaillat's Democratic primary needs more interpreters working the polls(NYDN) * Roughly 9,000 registered Democrats from the Bronx will have the opportunity to vote in two of the most-watched Democratic primaries in the state this year—the 13th congressional district and 34th state Senate district primaries, Gotham Gazette writes: * Tish James Endorses Charlie Rangel Over Adriano Espaillat(NYO) * Why 2014 might be different for Espaillat(Capital)
NY-13 COUNTDOWN -- 4 days to the primary:
--Poll: Rangel widens lead over Espaillat — Capital’s Azi Paybarah: Rep. Charlie Rangel’s lead over challenger Adriano Espaillat has grown, from 9 points in May to 13 points, according to an NY1/Siena College Poll of likely Democratic voters released Thursday evening. According to the poll, Rangel leads Espaillat 47 percent to 34 percent, with Rev. Michael Walrond, a first-time candidate, at 7 percent in the race for the 13th Congressional District seat.The poll shows a deep divide along racial lines. Among black voters, Rangel leads Espaillat by 70 percentage points.— The biggest shift has been among white voters, who favor Rangel 43 percent to 38 percent. In May, white voters were split nearly evenly, with 35 percent supporting Rangel and 36 percent supporting Espaillat. The poll: http://bit.ly/USrolu -- Attack the pollsters -- ‘Fact Sheet’ on Siena polling, via Espaillat’s campaign: “The credibility of the Siena Research Institute’s Polling data defies credibility … they have conveyed blatant misinformation that came nowhere near predicting actual Election Night results. Even Siena knows it. … It is clear that when it comes to Siena, you cannot take the numbers at face value.” http://bit.ly/1jCtgUK —What’s really at stake — New York mag’s Chris Smith: The winner gets to “be in the political minority, stuck in a House ruled by the right-of-center Republicans.” For pols not on the ballot, like Assemblyman Keith Wright of Harlem, there’s a chance to fill the void that a Rangel defeat will create among the old-guard black establishment. Whether Espaillat wins, his supporter—Council Speaker Mark-Viverito—gets to solidify support in her East Harlem district, where she has faced strong opposition and narrowly won re-election last year. --Choose your news — CBS: “Espaillat Appears Poised To Give Rep. Rangel Trouble In Next Week’s Primary” http://cbsloc.al/1uHXxqC Post: “Rangel has comfortable 13-point lead in congressional primary” http://bit.ly/TcfLVj Observer: “Charles Rangel Leads Adriano Espaillat by Whopping 13 Points” http://bit.ly/1nRVqiS
Tag Team Vote Splitters' NY-13 COUNTDOWN -- 4 days to the primary:
--Poll: Rangel widens lead over Espaillat — Capital’s Azi Paybarah: Rep. Charlie Rangel’s lead over challenger Adriano Espaillat has grown, from 9 points in May to 13 points, according to an NY1/Siena College Poll of likely Democratic voters released Thursday evening. According to the poll, Rangel leads Espaillat 47 percent to 34 percent, with Rev. Michael Walrond, a first-time candidate, at 7 percent in the race for the 13th Congressional District seat.The poll shows a deep divide along racial lines. Among black voters, Rangel leads Espaillat by 70 percentage points.— The biggest shift has been among white voters, who favor Rangel 43 percent to 38 percent. In May, white voters were split nearly evenly, with 35 percent supporting Rangel and 36 percent supporting Espaillat. The poll: http://bit.ly/USrolu -- Attack the pollsters -- ‘Fact Sheet’ on Siena polling, via Espaillat’s campaign: “The credibility of the Siena Research Institute’s Polling data defies credibility … they have conveyed blatant misinformation that came nowhere near predicting actual Election Night results. Even Siena knows it. … It is clear that when it comes to Siena, you cannot take the numbers at face value.” http://bit.ly/1jCtgUK —What’s really at stake — New York mag’s Chris Smith: The winner gets to “be in the political minority, stuck in a House ruled by the right-of-center Republicans.” For pols not on the ballot, like Assemblyman Keith Wright of Harlem, there’s a chance to fill the void that a Rangel defeat will create among the old-guard black establishment. Whether Espaillat wins, his supporter—Council Speaker Mark-Viverito—gets to solidify support in her East Harlem district, where she has faced strong opposition and narrowly won re-election last year. --Choose your news — CBS: “Espaillat Appears Poised To Give Rep. Rangel Trouble In Next Week’s Primary” http://cbsloc.al/1uHXxqC Post: “Rangel has comfortable 13-point lead in congressional primary” http://bit.ly/TcfLVj Observer: “Charles Rangel Leads Adriano Espaillat by Whopping 13 Points” http://bit.ly/1nRVqiS
Race for Rangel seat in an uproar: Rangel blamed for inflammatory fliers - which were sent by another candidate The race for Rep. Charles Rangel’s seat was in an uproar Wednesday over flyers that falsely warned tenants a vote for State Sen. Adriano Espaillat could lead to their eviction.Espaillat’s campaign immediately blamed the flyers — printed to look like eviction notices — on Rangel. Rangel “is up to his dirty tricks, sending out fake EVICTION NOTICES to residents of #NY13,” campaign strategist Lis Smith tweeted. “Disgusting tactic, not exactly sign of confidence.” But the campaign of a little-known candidate in the race – Yolanda Garcia – claimed it was behind the phony notices.“It’s me,” Richard Soto, the campaign manager for Garcia, told the Daily News, before hanging up the phone.* Rangel Slams Espaillat for Commuter Tax Vote in New Mailer(NYO)* * NY Magazine’s Chris Smith explores what’s at stake in the bitter primary battle for Rep. Charlie Rangel’s seat and how the political landscape could shift should state Sen. Adriano Espaillat win:
Sheinkopf The Corruption King Working for Rangel
"If Only Thompson Would Have Let Me Run the Campaign We Would Have Won"
Hank Sheinkopf Thompson Consultant
Rangel’s campaign in a statement said the poll’s results were an affirmation of his time in office representing the district. “From Norwood to Inwood to East Harlem and every community in between, there is strong, grassroots momentum for Congressman Rangel’s reelection from the voters of the 13th Congressional District,” said advisor Hank Sheinkopf. “While the Congressman is not taking anything for granted, this poll demonstrates that voters agree that we can’t afford to lose the experience, record and seniority Congressman Rangel brings to the table.”
Beneath a bitter primary battle is Representative Charles B. Rangel’s effort to maintain his weakening grip on power, while the Rev. Al Sharpton seeks to consolidate his.
Monday
Mark-Viverito found sign-waving backers of Rangel at the rally, with only one man carrying campaign signs for Espaillat. Rangel and Espaillat are among four candidates in a primary race scheduled for June 24.
Sunday
Rangel supporters say Mark-Viverito ‘called the cops’ on rally(NYP)The fierce Congressional race between Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel and challenger Adriano Espaillat heated up even more on Saturday when police showed up at two rival rallies in Harlem.
Rangel’s supporters claim that Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, a vocal supporter of Espaillat, called out the NYPD to break up their peaceful demonstration, with one caught on a video fuming, “she called the cops on her own community.’’
Saturday
No Wonder Why Rangel Missed Bronx Debate
On the morning of his 84th birthday, Rangel describes the spinal infection that left him wheelchair-bound two years ago.(NYDN)
Rangel resentment at Bronx Debate
Friday * Yolanda Garcia—who has raised little money, doesn’t speak English and doesn’t live in the congressional district she is trying to represent, yet received 5 percent in the latest poll of Democratic voters—could tip the outcome of the 13th congressional district primary race, the Daily News writes: * Despite Rep. Charles Rangel’s dismissal of state Sen. Adriano Espaillat’s legislative record and accusations that Espaillat is running only on the basis of his ethnic background, Espaillat is defending his record, calling himself “above average” for a minority conference senator, the Times reports:
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer donates $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's congressional campaign, which employs his girlfriend Lis Smith (NYDN)* candidate may tip Democratic primary race between Rep. Charles Rangel and Sen. Adriano Espaillat (NYDN) Yolanda Garcia, 64, has raised almost no money and has no website, office or paid staff. She has not taken part in the debates. Yet she's received 5% in the latest poll of Democratic voters, and it could be enough to tip the race in Rangel's favor. Some people are suspicious of how she managed to get 1,250 signatures to get on the ballot.* Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer and his father gave $10,200 to state Sen. Adriano Espaillat's campaign against Rep. Charlie Rangel, even though Espaillat spoke out against Spitzer’s candidacy for city comptroller, Capital New York reports: m * Charles Rangel mailer trashes Adriano Espaillat as a Republican puppet(NYD) …Spitzer’s father also contributed to Espaillat’s campaign, even though the senator was critical of the former governor when he ran for NYC comptroller in 2013.In the home stretch of the NY-13 primary, Rep. Charlie Rangel has raised and spent more than his main rival, Espaillat. * Rangel Campaigns in Bronx, Skips Debate (NY1)
Will Garcia Split the Latino Vote and Help Rangel Win? Will Walrond Split the Black Vote and Help Espaillat Win?
EXCLUSIVE: Unknown candidate may tip Democratic primary race between Rep. Charles Rangel and Sen. Adriano Espaillat(NYDN)m Yolanda Garcia, 64, has raised almost no money and has no website, office or paid staff. She has not taken part in the debates. Yet she's received 5% in the latest poll of Democratic voters, and it could be enough to tip the race in Rangel's favor. Some people are suspicious of how she managed to get 1,250 signatures to get on the ballot. How this political neophyte with no resources met the stringent requirements to get on the ballot — she needed 1,250 signatures of registered Democrats living in the district — has raised questions whether Rangel operatives somehow are behind her candidacy.
Garcia campaign manager Richard Soto, who has represented other unknowns in marquee races, said 50 unpaid volunteers gathered her signatures.But one petitioner, Lendell Richardson, 45, of Brooklyn, told the Daily News he was paid — he would not say how much — and was recruited by veteran
Wednesday
Rangel’s Top Rival Stirs Up Deportation Debate(NYT) Allies of Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat traded barbs over whether Rangel had expressed support for deporting immigrants, which the congressman’s team denied while Espaillat’s camp defended the claims* Rangel Legal Battle Will Continue After Bitter Democratic Primary(NYO)
Rep. Charlie Rangel’s legal fight against a House censure will continue two days after the primary, when congressional attorneys will mount a defense against his lawsuit.
Tuesday
* Mayor Bill de Blasio said he won’t endorse any candidate in the 13th congressional district Democratic primary race, The Wall Street Journal reports:
More About the Rangel Race
NY-13 COUNTDOWN Harlem's Whites the Swing Vote? --5 days to the primary:
Who Will Be the Gentrification Congressman?
Whites, who hold an expected 25 percent of the vote
Courting Swing Vote in Harlem District: Whites(NYT)The jousting over white residents, who have poured into the greater Harlem area in recent years, underscores how gentrification and redistricting have altered the battle lines in a district long seen as a stronghold of black political power in New York.
* -- What it could mean -- Capital’s Azi Paybarah: The paper snubbed Espaillat two years ago, but this year cited his independence from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and noted he ”has the best chance of replacing Mr. Rangel. Two years ago, the Times editorial page chided Espaillat for focusing too narrowly on Hispanic voters, saying ‘he would have to reach out to a wider constituency of African-Americans, whites and Asians.’ The paper denied Espaillat crucial support—endorsing long-shot candidate Clyde Williams instead—and Espaillat wound up losing to Rangel by just 1,000 votes.
Rep. Charles Rangel listed his stock investment in PepsiCo to be worth between $15,001-$50,000 in 2013, something a public health lawyer called disgusting at a time when some in Harlem suffer from diet-related disease, the Daily News writes: * Also, BDB started to walk off stage as rangel was speaking at Sugar Hill last week. Maybe an accident but still.
--Why de Blasio is staying out of the race -- AP’s Jonathan Lemire: “After Rep. Charlie Rangel’s controversial statements about Adriano Espaillat’s race, de Blasio said he subsequently heard from Rangel, who assured him he would be ‘cautious with word choice going forward.’ Instead of being cautious, though, Rangel doubled down, telling an interviewer that his comments ‘had to be said.’ That infuriated de Blasio and furthered his resolve to not support Rangel.” http://bit.ly/Ucnpjh
--“What’s at Stake in the Nasty Charlie Rangel–Adriano Espaillat Rematch,” by Chris Smith in New York Mag: “It was bound to be bitter, this rematch between Charlie Rangel and Adriano Espaillat, two years after the ancient Harlem congressman hung onto his seat by 1,086 votes. But as a brutal final weekend of campaigning looms, leading into the Democratic primary vote on Tuesday, even some of the people getting paid to fight this battle have soured on it. ‘We knew it was going to be ugly and didn’t want to be at the center of it,’ says an operative for a labor union that is marshaling troops for one of the combatants. ‘I regret incredibly taking this race,’ a strategist on the opposite side says. ‘This campaign can’t be over soon enough.’ …
“All the dramatics are being deployed to win a fairly negligible prize. … Which is not to say there’s nothing at stake. There's Rangel’s pride, and his ability to end his political career on his own terms. There's Espaillat’s attempt to become the first Dominican-American elected to Congress.” http://goo.gl/9R2ST5
--“Charlie Rangel Really Might Lose This Time,” by Josh Robin in BuzzFeed: “When he’s in charge, Charlie Rangel charms. The Harlem Democrat, longtime dean of New York City’s congressional delegation, calls order at large meetings with piercing whistles, fingers in his mouth gym teacher style. ‘Hey gang!’ Rangel, 84, pipes in an old time uptown accent — part Barry White, part Groucho Marx (‘certain’ is pronounced ‘SOI-tan’). His pompadour glistens.
“But when Rangel is threatened, out comes his scowls — and these days you can often see those thick eyebrows narrowing. He could lose the seat he’s held since John Lennon and Yoko Ono played the Apollo Theater. And it may hinge on Rangel’s own derisive remarks about an opponent’s ethnicity. ‘Just what the heck has he done besides saying he’s a Dominican?’ the 22-term congressman asked at the first televised debate June 6.” http://goo.gl/82BBvf
-- El Diario endorsed Adriano Espaillat: A win over Rep. Charlie Rangel “would consolidate the new Latino political leadership” in the city. The editorial page made no reference to the other candidates in the race, Rev. Michael Walrond or Yolanda Garcia. http://bit.ly/1nNV8ts
-- The New York Observer endorsed Espaillat: “Rangel has shown few signs that he understands the issues that his new constituents face. Mr. Espaillat, on the other hand, is a native of the Dominican Republic. …Rangel’s campaign has been a disappointment, particularly when he charged that his opponent wanted to be ‘the Jackie Robinson of the Dominicans in Congress.’” http://bit.ly/1iFqpdB
-- Flashback, May 2012: “Espaillat likes to talk about his election as ‘a Jackie Robinson moment’ for the Dominican community” http://bit.ly/1r4u75G
--Trumped -- Espaillat attacked Rangel for seeking money from Donald Trump (whose son-in-law owns the Observer): http://bit.ly/1iFHBQ5
GOTV Posters Going Up
Wednesday
Censured Rep. courted Trump to bolster Rangel Center fund(NYP) * Rangel Makes Personal Pitch For Contributions(YNN)* Rangel Camp Calls Espaillat False Eviction Notice Claim ‘Unconscionable’ * Espaillat camp slams Rangel for ‘trying to suppress Hispanic vote’(NYP)* The discord between (the Rev. Michael) Walrond and Rangel, between new Harlem and old Harlem, is punctuated by the absence of Bill Lynch Jr….who died last August.”
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Friday * Yolanda Garcia—who has raised little money, doesn’t speak English and doesn’t live in the congressional district she is trying to represent, yet received 5 percent in the latest poll of Democratic voters—could tip the outcome of the 13th congressional district primary race, the Daily News writes: * Despite Rep. Charles Rangel’s dismissal of state Sen. Adriano Espaillat’s legislative record and accusations that Espaillat is running only on the basis of his ethnic background, Espaillat is defending his record, calling himself “above average” for a minority conference senator, the Times reports:
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer donates $5,000 to Adriano Espaillat's congressional campaign, which employs his girlfriend Lis Smith (NYDN)* candidate may tip Democratic primary race between Rep. Charles Rangel and Sen. Adriano Espaillat (NYDN) Yolanda Garcia, 64, has raised almost no money and has no website, office or paid staff. She has not taken part in the debates. Yet she's received 5% in the latest poll of Democratic voters, and it could be enough to tip the race in Rangel's favor. Some people are suspicious of how she managed to get 1,250 signatures to get on the ballot.* Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer and his father gave $10,200 to state Sen. Adriano Espaillat's campaign against Rep. Charlie Rangel, even though Espaillat spoke out against Spitzer’s candidacy for city comptroller, Capital New York reports: m * Charles Rangel mailer trashes Adriano Espaillat as a Republican puppet(NYD) …Spitzer’s father also contributed to Espaillat’s campaign, even though the senator was critical of the former governor when he ran for NYC comptroller in 2013.In the home stretch of the NY-13 primary, Rep. Charlie Rangel has raised and spent more than his main rival, Espaillat. * Rangel Campaigns in Bronx, Skips Debate (NY1)
Will Garcia Split the Latino Vote and Help Rangel Win? Will Walrond Split the Black Vote and Help Espaillat Win?
EXCLUSIVE: Unknown candidate may tip Democratic primary race between Rep. Charles Rangel and Sen. Adriano Espaillat(NYDN)m Yolanda Garcia, 64, has raised almost no money and has no website, office or paid staff. She has not taken part in the debates. Yet she's received 5% in the latest poll of Democratic voters, and it could be enough to tip the race in Rangel's favor. Some people are suspicious of how she managed to get 1,250 signatures to get on the ballot. How this political neophyte with no resources met the stringent requirements to get on the ballot — she needed 1,250 signatures of registered Democrats living in the district — has raised questions whether Rangel operatives somehow are behind her candidacy.
Garcia campaign manager Richard Soto, who has represented other unknowns in marquee races, said 50 unpaid volunteers gathered her signatures.But one petitioner, Lendell Richardson, 45, of Brooklyn, told the Daily News he was paid — he would not say how much — and was recruited by veteran
Wednesday
Rangel’s Top Rival Stirs Up Deportation Debate(NYT) Allies of Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat traded barbs over whether Rangel had expressed support for deporting immigrants, which the congressman’s team denied while Espaillat’s camp defended the claims* Rangel Legal Battle Will Continue After Bitter Democratic Primary(NYO)
Rep. Charlie Rangel’s legal fight against a House censure will continue two days after the primary, when congressional attorneys will mount a defense against his lawsuit.
Tuesday
* Mayor Bill de Blasio said he won’t endorse any candidate in the 13th congressional district Democratic primary race, The Wall Street Journal reports:
More About the Rangel Race
Rangel’s Top Rival Stirs Up Deportation Debate(NYT) Allies of Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat traded barbs over whether Rangel had expressed support for deporting immigrants, which the congressman’s team denied while Espaillat’s camp defended the claims* Rangel Legal Battle Will Continue After Bitter Democratic Primary(NYO)
Rep. Charlie Rangel’s legal fight against a House censure will continue two days after the primary, when congressional attorneys will mount a defense against his lawsuit.
Tuesday
* Mayor Bill de Blasio said he won’t endorse any candidate in the 13th congressional district Democratic primary race, The Wall Street Journal reports:
More About the Rangel Race
NY-13 COUNTDOWN Harlem's Whites the Swing Vote? --5 days to the primary:
Who Will Be the Gentrification Congressman?
Whites, who hold an expected 25 percent of the vote
Courting Swing Vote in Harlem District: Whites(NYT)The jousting over white residents, who have poured into the greater Harlem area in recent years, underscores how gentrification and redistricting have altered the battle lines in a district long seen as a stronghold of black political power in New York.
Rep. Charles Rangel listed his stock investment in PepsiCo to be worth between $15,001-$50,000 in 2013, something a public health lawyer called disgusting at a time when some in Harlem suffer from diet-related disease, the Daily News writes: * Also, BDB started to walk off stage as rangel was speaking at Sugar Hill last week. Maybe an accident but still.
--Why de Blasio is staying out of the race -- AP’s Jonathan Lemire: “After Rep. Charlie Rangel’s controversial statements about Adriano Espaillat’s race, de Blasio said he subsequently heard from Rangel, who assured him he would be ‘cautious with word choice going forward.’ Instead of being cautious, though, Rangel doubled down, telling an interviewer that his comments ‘had to be said.’ That infuriated de Blasio and furthered his resolve to not support Rangel.” http://bit.ly/Ucnpjh
--“What’s at Stake in the Nasty Charlie Rangel–Adriano Espaillat Rematch,” by Chris Smith in New York Mag: “It was bound to be bitter, this rematch between Charlie Rangel and Adriano Espaillat, two years after the ancient Harlem congressman hung onto his seat by 1,086 votes. But as a brutal final weekend of campaigning looms, leading into the Democratic primary vote on Tuesday, even some of the people getting paid to fight this battle have soured on it. ‘We knew it was going to be ugly and didn’t want to be at the center of it,’ says an operative for a labor union that is marshaling troops for one of the combatants. ‘I regret incredibly taking this race,’ a strategist on the opposite side says. ‘This campaign can’t be over soon enough.’ …
--“Charlie Rangel Really Might Lose This Time,” by Josh Robin in BuzzFeed: “When he’s in charge, Charlie Rangel charms. The Harlem Democrat, longtime dean of New York City’s congressional delegation, calls order at large meetings with piercing whistles, fingers in his mouth gym teacher style. ‘Hey gang!’ Rangel, 84, pipes in an old time uptown accent — part Barry White, part Groucho Marx (‘certain’ is pronounced ‘SOI-tan’). His pompadour glistens.
“But when Rangel is threatened, out comes his scowls — and these days you can often see those thick eyebrows narrowing. He could lose the seat he’s held since John Lennon and Yoko Ono played the Apollo Theater. And it may hinge on Rangel’s own derisive remarks about an opponent’s ethnicity. ‘Just what the heck has he done besides saying he’s a Dominican?’ the 22-term congressman asked at the first televised debate June 6.” http://goo.gl/82BBvf
-- El Diario endorsed Adriano Espaillat: A win over Rep. Charlie Rangel “would consolidate the new Latino political leadership” in the city. The editorial page made no reference to the other candidates in the race, Rev. Michael Walrond or Yolanda Garcia. http://bit.ly/1nNV8ts
-- The New York Observer endorsed Espaillat: “Rangel has shown few signs that he understands the issues that his new constituents face. Mr. Espaillat, on the other hand, is a native of the Dominican Republic. …Rangel’s campaign has been a disappointment, particularly when he charged that his opponent wanted to be ‘the Jackie Robinson of the Dominicans in Congress.’” http://bit.ly/1iFqpdB
-- Flashback, May 2012: “Espaillat likes to talk about his election as ‘a Jackie Robinson moment’ for the Dominican community” http://bit.ly/1r4u75G
--Trumped -- Espaillat attacked Rangel for seeking money from Donald Trump (whose son-in-law owns the Observer): http://bit.ly/1iFHBQ5
GOTV Posters Going Up
Wednesday
Censured Rep. courted Trump to bolster Rangel Center fund(NYP) * Rangel Makes Personal Pitch For Contributions(YNN)* Rangel Camp Calls Espaillat False Eviction Notice Claim ‘Unconscionable’ * Espaillat camp slams Rangel for ‘trying to suppress Hispanic vote’(NYP)* The discord between (the Rev. Michael) Walrond and Rangel, between new Harlem and old Harlem, is punctuated by the absence of Bill Lynch Jr….who died last August.”
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@nygovcuomo Endorsed Rangel's reelection
Rangel helped to negotiate Cuomo's live-to-another-day surrender to McCall in 2002 Gov. campaign?
Pastor Our Community
Pastor: "we can get caught up and not realize that wecould lose our community right before our eyes” (Capital)
Cuomo, Daily News Endorse Rangel in Primary(NY1)Barack Obama won’t endorse Charles Rangel(Politico)
Rev. Sharpton Whose Whole Life Has Been About the Race Issue Says the Congressional Race Should Be About Race
Wednesday
Rangel, Challengers Clash in NY1 Debate: Longtime Manhattan Congressman Charlie Rangel squared off with his...
Rangel’s Top Rival Stirs Up Deportation Debate(NYT) Allies of Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat traded barbs over whether Rangel had expressed support for deporting immigrants, which the congressman’s team denied while Espaillat’s camp defended the claims* Rangel Legal Battle Will Continue After Bitter Democratic Primary(NYO)
Rep. Charlie Rangel’s legal fight against a House censure will continue two days after the primary, when congressional attorneys will mount a defense against his lawsuit.
Tuesday
* Mayor Bill de Blasio said he won’t endorse any candidate in the 13th congressional district Democratic primary race, The Wall Street Journal reports:
Monday Update
Sen. Espaillat’s supporters warn Cuomo not to back Rangel(NYP) Some supporters of state Sen. Adriano Espaillat’s congressional bid against Rep. Charles Rangel are warning Gov. Andrew Cuomo not to back Rangel or else risk losing the support of some of New York City’s best-known Latino leaders* Charlie Rangel’s last hurrah? Don’t count the old warrior out(NYP Ed) -- Sharpton said what happened two years ago is irrelevant: “To bring it back now is like I am trying to revive a race-based contest … I think that you run the danger of looking like you bringing it up for divisive reasons.” --Espaillat: “If a mailer was put out last time, I will be, I would certainly say it’s the wrong thing to do.” * Rep. Charles Rangel continued to allege that his challenger, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, is making race an issue in an attempt to pit African-American voters against Latinos, the Daily News reports
Sharpton warns Rangel, rivals to stop arguing about race(Capital)One day after Rep. Charlie Rangel accused his leading rival of running a race-based campaign, Rev. Al Sharpton welcomed all three candidates to his National Action Network headquarters on Saturday morning, with a warning about the tone of the race. “The ones that divide us … ought not to be in the race," Sharpton warned during his nationally broadcast radio show from the Harlem headquarters.* Rangel Accuses Espaillat of Relying on Ethnicity During Debate(NY1) Al Sharpton on
Race Is Being Used to Split the Harlem Vote By the Candidates Handlers, But the Candidates Just Can't Talk About the Subject?
* Sharpton Warns Against Race-Baiting in New York Contest (NYT)
Letters shows cozy relationship between Rangel and tobacco industry (NYP)
* Rep. Charles Rangel stood by a racially charged moment at today’s debate, in which he asked of his opponent, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, “What the heck has he done besides saying he’s a Dominican?” the Observer writes:
State Sen. Espaillat showcasing Dominican heritage in campaign(NYP)
The Polls Have Already Shown That the Voters of the Rangel District are Voting On Race and Ethnicity
Mr. Espaillat is leading by 27 points among Latinos, while Mr. Rangel is 63 points ahead among black voters, with just five percent of those polled backing the senator.
Charles Rangel Leads Over Adriano Espaillat in Poll * House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi endorsed Rep. Charlie Rangel, *Rangel accuses challenger Espaillat of running on ethnicity(NYP) joining a long line of party leaders backing the 22-term congressman in his bid against state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, the Associated Press reports: * The Communications Workers of America District 1 have joined a number of unions backing Espaillat in his challenge to Rangel: *The Amsterdam News also endorsed Rangel - the first major newspaper to pick sides in the NY-13 primary.* Pelosi endorses Rangel in Democratic primary(NYP) * Rep. Rangel: “this is it.” RT(NYT) * Rangel accuses challenger Espaillat of running on ethnicity(NYP)
Lis Smith
.@RubenDiazJr slams @cbrangel's comments at debate: "Congressman Rangel's race-baiting is unacceptable." #NY13 #ABC7Debates
Rep. Charles Rangel celebrates birthday bash by highlighting Dominican support(NYDN)
* On a visit to his native Dominican Republic, Espaillat praised the restoration of citizenship to Dominicans of Haitian descent, but human rights groups said the new law does not go far enough, City Council Watch reports: http://goo.gl/BfClxPThe last of the major NYC unions to endorse in the race for Rangel’s seat – 32BJ – will not be backing a contender after all.
* The last of the major New York City unions to hold out on making an endorsement in the race for Rep. Charlie Rangel’s seat—the building workers union 32BJ SEIU—has decided to stay neutral in the race, the Observer reports: http://goo.gl/RsDaHw
* Democratic congressional candidate Adriano Espaillat received the backing of the statewide teachers’ union—the New York State United Teachers—in his primary battle against Rep. Rangel, State of Politics reports: http://goo.gl/VzrTmI
Last Week True News Reported That Dinkins Sent a Message to Endorse Rangel
Cuomo for Rangel?(YNN)
Last Weeks True News:
Is Dinkins Looking for A Cuomo Endorsement of His Pal Rangel?
Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins isn’t ready to endorse Gov. Andrew Cuomo for re-election.
Why the Mayor is Not Backing Rangel?
The War For Control: Rangel vs Sharpton Last Weeks True News:
Is Dinkins Looking for A Cuomo Endorsement of His Pal Rangel?
Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins isn’t ready to endorse Gov. Andrew Cuomo for re-election.
Why the Mayor is Not Backing Rangel?
The Battle for Black Power and Harlem
Bill Lynch the Sheriff of Harlem Protected Rangel Until His Death Last Year
Bill Lynch, the Long Island potato farmer’s son who became known as the
“rumpled genius” behind David N. Dinkins’s victory in 1989 as the first
black mayor of New York City. Mr. Lynch masterminded Mr. Dinkins’s campaigns for Manhattan borough
president and mayor and was, as deputy mayor for intergovernmental
relations, his closest adviser.
He was instrumental in bringing the Democratic National Convention to
New York in 1992, ran Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign in the state
that year and later became a vice chairman of the Democratic National
Committee. “I don’t think I’m any genius or guru,” he said after the mayoral
primary in 1989. “I had a group of people around me who knew what they
were doing, and my job was to keep them happy.”More on the Rangel Re-Election Campaign
Rep. Charles Rangel and opponents weigh Bronx debate
Inbox: "Congresswoman Yvette Clarke endorsed Congressman Charles B. Rangel for re-election"“
Thompson Endorses Espillat
Adriano Espaillat
Excited to receive the endorsement of @BillThompsonNYC, as our diverse coalition of support continues to grow! http://bit.ly/1gOPJm9 #ny13 Former
Comptroller Bill Thompson is throwing his support behind State Senator
Adriano Espaillat in his bid against Congressman Charlie Rangel.“Adriano
will be a strong and uniting voice for New Yorkers in Washington. I
know Adriano understands the needs of the 13h District and will fight
tirelessly to give our children fair and equal education opportunities,
our families safe and affordable housing and our small businesses every
chance to succeed,” Mr. Thompson said in a statement. Both contenders
endorsed Mr. Thompson in last year’s mayor’s race.
Rangel 9 Point Lead in Early Poll, Deep Racial Split
* Rep. Charles Rangel may have lost the
teachers’ union endorsement to opponent state Sen. Adriano Espaillat,
but he picked up support from the 16,000-member principals’ union, the
Observer reports: http://goo.gl/lRdt1u
At a press conference in East Harlem yesterday, Adam Clayton Powell IV slammed Congressman Charlie Rangel‘s challenger, State Senator Adriano Espaillat. “We cannot give this community–East Harlem, our beloved community, El Barrio–we cannot give it to some stranger that just came in yesterday,” he said, according to footage posted by New York True. “A stranger. An interloper. A nobody. We don’t even know how to spell his name. We don’t even know how to pronounce it. Who is he?”
@cbrangel also beats @EspaillatNY in favorability measure. Rangel has a positive 52/29 compared to Espaillat's 41/16 #cd13
* State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, who is vying for Rep. Charles Rangel’s seat, won the endorsement of former New York City Comptroller William Thompson, the Long Island Exchange reports: http://goo.gl/IE3VNS
Health care workers union 1199-SEIU endorses Rangel http://nydn.us/1gLcoQa
Charlie Rangel Reflects on a Race Not Going His Way(NYO)
* Rep. Charles Rangel spoke with the Observer about losing the support of organized labor, his faux-cell phone conversation in a recent debate, and the possibility of an unceremonious end to a long political career: http://goo.gl/5OntnH
At a press conference in East Harlem yesterday, Adam Clayton Powell IV slammed Congressman Charlie Rangel‘s challenger, State Senator Adriano Espaillat. “We cannot give this community–East Harlem, our beloved community, El Barrio–we cannot give it to some stranger that just came in yesterday,” he said, according to footage posted by New York True. “A stranger. An interloper. A nobody. We don’t even know how to spell his name. We don’t even know how to pronounce it. Who is he?”
* State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, who is vying for Rep. Charles Rangel’s seat, won the endorsement of former New York City Comptroller William Thompson, the Long Island Exchange reports: http://goo.gl/IE3VNS
Health care workers union 1199-SEIU endorses Rangel http://nydn.us/1gLcoQa
Charlie Rangel Reflects on a Race Not Going His Way(NYO)
* Rep. Charles Rangel spoke with the Observer about losing the support of organized labor, his faux-cell phone conversation in a recent debate, and the possibility of an unceremonious end to a long political career: http://goo.gl/5OntnH
Rangel Gets Endorsement of Uniformed Fire Officers Association
More dancing by Rep. Charlie Rangel.
de Blasio to Rangel See U Around Old Man, UFT Flips to EspAillat . . .
The mayor twice underscored the youth and vitality of several younger lawmakers before introducing Rangel
Hotel workers union endorses Espaillat for Congress(NYP)The Hotel Trades Council, which was
neutral in the 13th congressional district Democratic primary in 2012,
is backing state Sen. Adriano Espaillat in his bid against Rep. Charles
Rangel and Michael Walrond
Rangel, at Debate, Wields a Phone to Mock His Opponents(NYT)
Representative Charles B. Rangel deployed an unusual weapon against his
two Democratic primary opponents in a debate on Wednesday night: his
BlackBerry.* Wily Charlie Rangel pulled an unorthodox opening move in tonight's debate... *Charlie Rangel playing telephone: (NYO) * Rangel starts second debate with a phone-call attack(Capital) Democratic consultant Lis Smith has joined the congressional campaign of state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, who is running to unseat Rep. Charles Rangel. And here, via New York True, is Mr. Rangel’s scrum with reporters after last night’s memorable debate, which you can read all about here.
Rep. Charlie Rangel on his debate phone stunt: “People in my campaign are probably having a hemorrhage.”
Espaillat Slams ‘Wacky’ Rangel Mock Phone Call as ‘An Embarrassment’(NYO)
“Ten years from now, the Congress member from this district is going to be Dominican,” former Gov. David Paterson said of NY-13.
Rangel and de Blasio, on the phone and in person(Capital) Rep. Charlie Rangel once employed Bill de Blasio as a campaign manager, but, after not endorsing him in last year’s mayor’s race, the 22-term Harlem Democrat couldn't even get a phone call with the new mayor, according to a Politico story from March 17.
Four days later, the two men connected by telephone for fifteen minutes, according to the Daily News, which reviewed the mayor’s daily schedules. Three days after that, de Blasio had a private meeting for a half hour with one of Rangel’s challengers, Rev. Michael Walrond, who de Blasio has praised on several occasions. Today, Rangel joined de Blasio at the second of two public events focused on the mayor’s plan to build 80,000 new affordable housing units, and preserve an additional 120,000 of them over the next 10 years.According to a transcript of the event provided by the mayor’s office, de Blasio did not extend any special appreciation to Rangel, doing little more than acknowledging his presence. Also, the mayor twice underscored the youth and vitality of several younger lawmakers before introducing Rangel.“We’re here with the dean of our New York City congressional delegation, Congressman Charlie Rangel,” the mayor said of the 83-year-old congressman. “Thank you so much for joining us. And, exciting, young, vibrant new member of the New York City Council, Vanessa Gibson.”* Charlie Rangel hits
Carolyn Maloney to Fund-Raise for Charlie Rangel(NYO)
Uniformed Fire Officers Association poised to back Charles Rangel for 23rd term http://nydn.us/1qAVgkb
Rep. Jerrold Nadler gets behind Charles Rangel's re-election bid http://nydn.us/1jnPVCN #Congress #NY13
Painters’ union wants to oust Rangel for Espaillat
Rangel’s campaign is running ads highlighting indirect accusations of inappropriate behavior by the campaign of his main primary challenger, Sen. Adriano Espaillat.* Rep. Charles Rangel touted the support of three pubic sector unions—DC 37, DC 1707 and CSEA—in the wake of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union’s endorsement of his challenger, Adriano Espaillat, the Observer reports: http://goo.gl/X99iAV
Charlie Rangel Fund-Raises Off Fox News ‘Republican Attacks’(NYO)
* The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union plans to endorse state Sen. Adriano Espaillat in his bid to defeat Rep. Charles Rangel in the Democratic primary, the Daily News writes:
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union is set to
endorse state Sen. Adriano Espaillat in his bid to defeat Rep. Charles
Rangel. The influential union, with 45,000 workers in the city, will throw its backing behind the Washington Heights pol Monday, writes our Erin Durkin. Appelbaum’s
organization is the first major union supporting Espaillat that didn’t
back his 2012 Democratic primary run against Rangel, union officials said. The group stayed officially neutral in the 2012 race.
Bill Clinton, Manhattan BP Endorse Rangel
More on the Rangel Race
Rodriguez Endorses Espaillat, His Political Club Stays Neutral(Y
Team Adriano Espaillat V. NYC Board of Elections, Round 2?(NYDN) The Board is warning potential pollworkers that it -- not any campaign
or political club -- will be doling out the jobs come the June 24 vote.
The Friday caveat drew a sharp response from state Sen. Adriano
Espaillat's campaign, which accused the Board of using "scare tactics"
to tamp down support for his challenge to incumbent Rangel. The Board
sent out a notice after receiving a copy of an email from the Northern Manhattan Democrats for Change,
a club Espaillat founded, promising that those who attend
organizational meetings in support of Espaillat's campaign will be
"guaranteed" work on Primary DayCampaign flyers meant to dissuade voters from supporting state Sen. Adriano Espaillat in his bid to unseat longtime Congressman Charles Rangel have instead frightened the hell out of Bronx tenants, write our Denis Slattery and Jan Ransom. The “Notice of Eviction” leaflets were distributed at apartment complexes by volunteers for Yolanda Garcia, an activist who has had her sights fixed squarely on the Washington Heights lawmaker since she entered the Democratic Congressional primary field earlier this month.
In other news, Congressman Charlie Rangel gave a wide-ranging interview with Capital New York, where he “suggested he has yet-to-be-announced support from the governor and the vice president in his re-election bid.” “[T]he vice president, all these things will come out when they tell me it should come out. And they want advance notice of how and when I’m going to use it,” Mr. Rangel sa
Rep. Charles Rangel is picking up a key endorsement from popular
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, The Post has learned. “I’m
loyal to Charlie Rangel. He’s done a good job...Who the Fuck Do You Think You Are . .
Second Hispanic congressional candidate becomes target of profane rant (NYDN) Yolanda
Garcia, the second Hispanic candidate in the running to unseat Rep.
Charles Rangel says she was startled from her sleep on April 12 by the
sound of a man ponding his fists into the door of her Bronx apartment,
shouting, "Who the f**k do you think you are, running against Adriano?!"
The ruffian was referring to state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, the heavily
favored challenger in the race.* Working Families Party Hesitates to Back CharlieRangel(NYO)* State Senator Adriano Espaillat sounded an ominous note yesterday when asked about rival Yolanda Garcia‘s harassment allegations
against his supporters. “I will ask the police department to take a
deep look and investigate the complaint because obviously, filing a
false complaint is a felony,” Mr. Espaillat said, according to NY1. “There goes Charlie Rangel, desperate Charlie Rangel again,” Mr. Espaillat said when asked about the incumbent’s congressman’s charge that Mr. Espaillat
has a soft-on-crime record. The Rangel camp replied: “For a campaign
accused of threatening women in their own homes, Albany State Senator
Espaillat owes the voters an explanation for why he has repeatedly sided
with criminals instead of everyday New Yorkers.”
De Blasio Praises Paterson, Dinkins Legacies(NYO)
Now It is Split the Hispanic Vs Split the Black Vote Rangel Race
Rangel may catch break in bid against Espaillat(NYP)
Embattled Rep. Charles Rangel may catch a break in his tough
re-election bid: Another Hispanic candidate is entering the Democratic
primary — potentially siphoning votes from his chief rival, state Sen.
Adriano Espaillat. Bronx community activist Yolonda Garcia gathered some
6,000
signatures, more than four times the 1,250 needed to qualify for a spot
on the June 24 ballot, a source close to the candidate said. A Board of
Elections spokesman confirmed Garcia had filed the petitions. Garcia
spokesman Richard Soto, head of Rising Democratic Voices Coalition,
insisted she’s not a stalking horse for Rangel.
Second Hispanic candidate jumps into race for Rep. Rangel’s seat * The Bronx Democratic Party plans to
endorse state Sen. Adriano Espaillat in his run against Rep. Charles
Rangel for the 13th Congressional District seat, the Daily News reports: * It's official! Proud to accept the endorsement of the Bronx Democratic Party!*
Ruben Diaz Jr. Says Charlie Rangel Was Supposed to Step Down (NYO) * Espaillat Supporter Skeptical of Second Hispanic Candidate’s Impact(NYO) * Walrond for Congress @MikeWalrond: There's a rumor going around that I am dropping out of the race. Let me be clear, I am in this race until the end to WIN. #VoteForMike * In the Bronx, Supporters Go Against Rep. Rangel(NYT)State Senator Adriano Espaillat picked up a number of important
endorsements on Monday in his second attempt to unseat Representative
Charles B. Rangel.* Bronx Democratic Party Backs Espaillat's Congressional Run to Unseat Rangel(NY1) * .@cbrangel raised $272K last quarter, about $40k more than @espaillatny, who officially declared at the end of February. #campfin #ny13
The Harlem Splitters Working Against Rangel
Real Story Hidden WFP, Sharpton, de Blasio and Lobbyist Operatives Trying to Split the Vote to Knock Out Rangel and Take Over His Pieces
Evil Puppeteers
Challengers Gang Up on Charlie Rangel at First Congressional Debate(NYO) * Rep. Charles Rangel and his two Democratic challengers, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat and Michael Walrond, faced off in a feisty 90-minute debate, where Walrond made it clear he should not be counted out in this rematch from the 2012 primary, the New York Times writes: * Rep. Charles Rangel brings swagger to first debate of congressional race(NYDN) * Rangel and Challengers Meet in First Debate of Primary Campaign(NYT) * Rangel Says His Election Is Not About ‘Who Is the Best Qualified’(NYO)
New York Communities for Change Endorses Mike Walrondfor Congress(NYO)
A community organizing group close to Mayor Bill de Blasio has endorsed Pastor Mike Walrond’s bid to unseat Congressman Charlie Rangel. The influential group, formerly known as Acorn, is a staunch opponent of charters and praised Mr. Walrond for appearing at a rally opposing one of the co-locations of Success Academy founder Eva Moskowitz’s schools. NYCC, backed and funded by several labor unions, achieved a degree of prominence after endorsing Mr. de Blasio’s mayoral bid early into last year’s race. They proved able to marshal ground troops on behalf of candidates in heavily minority areas like central Brooklyn and southeast Queens, but will be testing their clout this year in a district that spans uptown Manhattan and parts of the Bronx.* Walrond Gains Support of Early de Blasio backer(YNN) A community organizing group close to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has endorsed Pastor Mike Walrond’s bid to unseat Rep. Charlie Rangel.
* Rangel Snags Endorsement From Teamsters Union (NYO)
* The most amazing part of the early federal primary season may be that Rep. Charles Rangel is running for re-election long after his time in politics seemed to be over, Newsday’s Dan Janison writes:
Rep. Charlie Rangel is using his dancing skills to raise campaign cash.
Consultant quits Melissa Mark-Viverito's political club over Adriano Espaillat endorsement; jumps to Team Charlie Rangel(NYDN) “When the Democratic Club of El Barrio/East Harlem endorsed another candidate, I had to speak my mind and take action. It was a difficult decision to resign from the organization that I had spent so much time and energy building up, but in my heart, I know it is the right thing to do," Clark Pena, who said he recently quit as the club's vice president, explained in a Rangel campaign statement.
* Rangel Snags Endorsement From Teamsters Union (NYO)
* The most amazing part of the early federal primary season may be that Rep. Charles Rangel is running for re-election long after his time in politics seemed to be over, Newsday’s Dan Janison writes:
Rep. Charlie Rangel is using his dancing skills to raise campaign cash.
Consultant quits Melissa Mark-Viverito's political club over Adriano Espaillat endorsement; jumps to Team Charlie Rangel(NYDN) “When the Democratic Club of El Barrio/East Harlem endorsed another candidate, I had to speak my mind and take action. It was a difficult decision to resign from the organization that I had spent so much time and energy building up, but in my heart, I know it is the right thing to do," Clark Pena, who said he recently quit as the club's vice president, explained in a Rangel campaign statement.
* Rangel Snags Endorsement From Teamsters Union (NYO)
* The most amazing part of the early federal primary season may be that Rep. Charles Rangel is running for re-election long after his time in politics seemed to be over, Newsday’s Dan Janison writes:
Rep. Charlie Rangel is using his dancing skills to raise campaign cash.
Consultant quits Melissa Mark-Viverito's political club over Adriano Espaillat endorsement; jumps to Team Charlie Rangel(NYDN) “When the Democratic Club of El Barrio/East Harlem endorsed another candidate, I had to speak my mind and take action. It was a difficult decision to resign from the organization that I had spent so much time and energy building up, but in my heart, I know it is the right thing to do," Clark Pena, who said he recently quit as the club's vice president, explained in a Rangel campaign statement.
Rep. Charles Rangel distances himself from dig his own campaign took at Sen. Adriano Espaillat(NYDN)* Gillibrand For Rangel, Cites 9/11 First-Responders Legislation(YNN)
The primary race between state Sen. Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Charles Rangel has created a rift between state Democratic Party Co-chair Assemblyman Keith Wright and the Legislature’s Black, Hispanic and Asian Caucus Chairman Assemblyman Karim Camara
Rangel, Espaillat faceoff causes rift among minority legislators(NYP)Harlem Assemblyman Keith Wright accused Brooklyn Assemblyman Karim Camara — this year’s chairman of the New York State Legislature’s Black, Hispanic and Asian Caucus — of personal betrayal for endorsing Espaillat. “I talked to Karim and he said he wasn’t endorsing anyone. Then I turn around to find out he endorsed Espaillat,” Wright fumed. Wright said it was inappropriate for Camara, as chairman of the minority caucus, to take sides in the primary. He said the endorsement gave the mistaken “perception” that the minority caucus — originally founded by Rangel when he was a state assemblyman — was backing Espaillat over the veteran congressman.
Rep. Charles Rangel distances himself from dig his own campaign took at Sen. Adriano Espaillat(NYDN)* Gillibrand For Rangel, Cites 9/11 First-Responders Legislation(YNN)
The primary race between state Sen. Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Charles Rangel has created a rift between state Democratic Party Co-chair Assemblyman Keith Wright and the Legislature’s Black, Hispanic and Asian Caucus Chairman Assemblyman Karim Camara
Rangel, Espaillat faceoff causes rift among minority legislators(NYP)Harlem Assemblyman Keith Wright accused Brooklyn Assemblyman Karim Camara — this year’s chairman of the New York State Legislature’s Black, Hispanic and Asian Caucus — of personal betrayal for endorsing Espaillat. “I talked to Karim and he said he wasn’t endorsing anyone. Then I turn around to find out he endorsed Espaillat,” Wright fumed. Wright said it was inappropriate for Camara, as chairman of the minority caucus, to take sides in the primary. He said the endorsement gave the mistaken “perception” that the minority caucus — originally founded by Rangel when he was a state assemblyman — was backing Espaillat over the veteran congressman.
Harlem's Old vs New Guard
With the death
of Basil Paterson, Harlem's legendary "Gang of Four" is seeing its
living members dwindle down to just two men, former Mayor David Dinkins
and Rep. Charles Rangel.With Dinkins long retired and Rangel in the political struggle of his life, the once-powerful Harlem machine may also become a thing of the past. While there are still plenty of African-American elected officials from the neighborhood – witness Assemblyman and Manhattan Democratic leader Keith Wright – the demographics of the area are radically changing. Rangel is in trouble, in part, because his political base is eroding. African-Americans are no longer a majority in Harlem and their numbers are at their lowest level in Central Harlem since the 1920s.* The Gang of 4 Is No More’: Outpouring of Condolences After Basil Paterson’s Death(NYO)* 'THE GANG OF 4 IS NO MORE:' Basil Paterson, father of former Gov. David Paterson and member of Harlem's political pack, dead at 87(NYDN) * A man in full (NYDN Ed) Remembering Basil Paterson * Rep. Charles Rangel must find a new campaign treasurer to replace the late Harlem political leader Basil Paterson since FEC guidelines say the role must be filled for a committee to raise or spend funds, The Daily News reports:
REMEMBERING BASIL PATERSON – “[T]railblazing New York politician, former Gov. David Paterson's father, dead at 87,” by Newsday’s Michael Gormley in Albany, with Dan Janison: “Basil Paterson, the father of former Gov. David A. Paterson and one of the pioneering lions of Harlem politics, died Wednesday night … ‘Basil was well known throughout the community as a man of action, as someone who set his mind to accomplishments and always met those goals,’ David Paterson said in a statement. … No cause of death was given … Basil Paterson, who lived in Harlem and had most recently worked with the law firm of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein in Garden City, died … at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhatta
More on NYC Black Politics
EXCLUSIVE: It's time to saddle up and sign the Daily News petition to save the city's beloved carriage horses from extinction
Another Daily News EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Charles Rangel's re-election chances are toast says former Rep. Anthony Weiner? Weiner Last Night on NY1 talked about Rangel's Chances of Reelection
Another Daily News EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Charles Rangel's re-election chances are toast says former Rep. Anthony Weiner? Weiner Last Night on NY1 talked about Rangel's Chances of Reelection
A Failed Candidate Who Got Just 4.9% of the Vote for Mayor Predicts the Winner of the Rangel Race
The Daily News Continues Their Rehabilitation Mission of the Weiner
Anthony Weiner says Rep. Charles Rangel’s chances of winning re-election have become slimmer with shifting demographics in his district and that the close margin of his victory last time around was telling, the Daily News reports: * Rep. Charles Rangel is nearing the end of his political career as the Bronx Democratic Party backs challenger state Sen. Adriano Espaillat and Comptroller Scott Stringer is expected to follow suit, Juan Gonzalez of the Daily News writes
More on the Rangel Race
"Rangel got his groove on at Aretha Franklin’s 72nd birthday party…” (NYDN)
Is Someone Looking to Split Black Harlem's Vote Now That The Sheriff of Harlem is Gone
* Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen.
Adriano Espaillat are both attacking each other’s ethics, with Rangel
accusing Espaillat of doing the bidding of people who give him money and
Espaillat saying the claims come from a desperate campaign, the Daily News writes:
Rep. Charlie Rangel and his two primary challengers will hold their first debate at the Harlem church that was once led by Rangel’s precedessor, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Rangel, Schumer Among Most Productive Legislators Over Decade(NYDN)
Ally ditches Rangel to endorse main challenger(NYP)Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is abandoning Rep. Charles Rangel and endorsing his chief challenger, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat
Gas Explosion Politics Rep. Charlie Rangel and his two primary challengers will hold their first debate at the Harlem church that was once led by Rangel’s precedessor, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Rangel, Schumer Among Most Productive Legislators Over Decade(NYDN)
Ally ditches Rangel to endorse main challenger(NYP)Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is abandoning Rep. Charles Rangel and endorsing his chief challenger, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat
Families of 9/11 victims ripped into Rep. Charles Rangel following his comments that the East Harlem explosion was that community’s 9/11, the New York Post reports: * Rangel, Mark-Viverito Attend Same Event After Speaker Endorses Rep.'s Rival in Congressional Race
LONELY RANGEL – “Rangel and Bill de Blasio: Political silence,” by Politico’s John Bresnahan and Maggie Haberman: “de Blasio … ran Rangel’s reelection campaign in 1994. … But these days, Rangel can’t even get de Blasio on the phone … [T]he mayor … has remained … neutral in the 22-term incumbent’s reelection race. ‘I haven’t been able to talk with him since he’s been elected,’ Rangel, in an interview, said of de Blasio. ‘I’ve had any number of people tell me that I can depend on the endorsement. I haven’t heard that yet from the mayor’ … “Things are no better with Obama. Rangel has had two private conversations with Obama following House Democratic events, but a formal sit-down with the president in the Oval Office was postponed because of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and other scheduling issues. Rangel says he hopes it happens soon. For all his frustration, Rangel knows his predicament is largely of his own making. … [I]n the 2013 Democratic mayoral primary, Rangel did not support de Blasio … but instead backed former New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson. And in the drawn-out 2008 presidential primaries, Rangel backed Hillary Clinton. …“Rangel said he expects to meet with de Blasio this week. But a City Hall official close to the mayor said there is no formal meeting planned with Rangel and that — at least for now — the mayor is staying out of the race.”* Congressman Charlie Rangel‘s relationship with Bill de Blasio appears to be strained. “I haven’t been able to talk with him since he’s been elected,” Mr. Rangel told Politico. “I cannot think of anything that could cause the new mayor a problem except that I supported Willie Thompson.” Politico notes: “City Hall officials declined to comment publicly on where de Blasio stands on Rangel.”
Is Someone Looking to Split Black Harlem's Vote Now That The Sheriff of Harlem is Gone
* Rep. Charles Rangel and state Sen. Adriano Espaillat are both attacking each other’s ethics, with Rangel accusing Espaillat of doing the bidding of people who give him money and Espaillat saying the claims come from a desperate campaign, the Daily News writes: * Rep. Charlie Rangel and his two primary challengers will hold their first debate at the Harlem church that was once led by Rangel’s precedessor, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.Rangel, Schumer Among Most Productive Legislators Over Decade(NYDN) * Ally ditches Rangel to endorse main challenger(NYP)Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is abandoning Rep. Charles Rangel and endorsing his chief challenger, state Sen. Adriano Espaillat Gas Explosion Politics Families of 9/11 victims ripped into Rep. Charles Rangel following his comments that the East Harlem explosion was that community’s 9/11, the New York Post reports:
"Whoever wins is going to have to deal with N.A.N. and me,”Rev Sharpton
Sharpton: ‘No sacred seat’ for Rangel(Capital) The Rev. Al Sharpton rejected on Sunday the idea that Rep. Charlie
Rangel should be accorded one final term, as a graceful exit for the
longtime congressman. "Rangel's been in office 44 years," Sharpton said at a church in Harlem.
"I remember as a kid Rangel ran against Adam Clayton Powell. And won.
... And now, all of a sudden people are going to tell us ‘Well, let
Rangel retire in office.’ He didn’t let Adam retire in office." * Rangel ‘surprised’ at Sharpton comments(Capital)
"Don’t come with some new litmus test that you din't have," Sharpton
said. "Adam Clayton Powell was the first black congressman in New York …
led a boycott in Harlem before Martin Luther King did in Motgomery. And
they didn’t let him retire. So, all of a sudden y’all got a new rule.
... don’t try to come up with some new test that you didn’t meet."
Sharpton has not officially taken a position in the race, but several of
his allies have given seed money to Walrond's campaign, and on Sunday,
speaking from the podium, Sharpton echoed Walrond’s campaign theme,
saying, "I think that we got to really be clear that it's time for us to
have a new vision and a new day." Sharpton also rejected the notion
that he helped ease Walrond into the
race in order to split the black vote, which could help a third
candidate, State Senator Adriano Espaillat, who nearly unseated Rangel in 2012
Bill Lynch the Sheriff of Harlem Protected Rangel 1941 - 2013
Preacher running for Congress changes view on AIDS(NYP) The Harlem preacher running for the seat held by Rep. Charles
Rangel talked up the fantastic claim that AIDS was concocted to destroy
black people in an interview six years...* Congressional Candidate Denies Supporting AIDS Conspiracy Theory(NYO) * Rep. Charles Rangel explains his 9/11 comments: (Politico) * Up Close: Harlem Congressional Race(WABC)More on the Rangel Re-Election
Team Sharpton's Looks 4 Harlem Takeover
The New Tammany Hall
State Senator Adriano Espaillat has tapped the National Action
Network's national field director to join his campaign as a senior
adviser, adding another high-profile weapon to his repeat bid to...* Holy war in Harlem: Pastors want Al Sharpton out - NY Daily News(2103 * Al Sharpton attacked by black clergy for putting fame before needs of Harlem(Washington Times)
Adriano Espaillat is no spring chicken either. If he beats Rangel, he'll be one of Congress' oldest freshmen.
Espaillat to challenge Rangel for Democratic nod(NYP) * New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is dropping her support for Rangel and is planning to campaign for Espaillat, the Daily News’ Juan Gonzalez writes: * Espaillat Launches Bid for Congress: ‘We’re Very Optimistic We Will Win’(NYO) * Rangel: ‘We Welcome Challengers’(YNN) QUOTE OF THE DAY: “We need a champion in Washington that will be able to bring this whole district together.” – State Sen. Adriano Espaillat announcing his challenge of longtime incumbent Rep. Charles Rangel, via Politicker.
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Karim Camara Endorses Adriano Espaillat for Congress
Rangel Last Black Congressman From Harlem?
EXCLUSIVE: Dominican voting bloc creates battleground pockets across traditionally black Harlem (NYDN) Voting
data shows more Latinos flocking to the polls throughout Hamilton
Heights, Sugar Hill and Central Harlem. Experts warn uptown candidates
not to ignore the emerging bloc.
Congressman Charlie Rangel reflected on being poised to be the second-oldest member in the House. “There may have been a lot of things that were on my agenda, but being old and one of the most senior was never among them,” he told the Daily News. “I don’t think anyone really wants to wait to see if anyone dies to move up.”
Rep. Charlie Rangel appealed a judge’s decision throwing out the lawsuit challenging his censure by the House.
The Vulcan Society plans to put the Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Charles Rangel and former Gov. David Paterson on the witness stand at next month’s civil retrial to prove NYC intentionally discriminated against minority applicants.
Will the Barron Show Move to Albany?
Rangel Runs Again
Won't Have Paterson to Kick Around Anymore? Want to Bet?
Gov. David Paterson
I would like to make it clear I have no intention of running for Congress in the 13th District, either now or in the future.* David Paterson Passes on Congressional Campaign (NYO) *A federal judge has dismissed
a lawsuit by Rep. Charlie Rangel that had sought to overturn the 2010
House censure of the veteran Harlem congressman for financial
wrongdoing.
Rep. Charles Rangel spent $117,000 of the $323,543 raised in the 10-month period ending September 30th
on legal bills from his unsuccessful lawsuit over his 2010 House
censure which was the result of him being found guilty of 11 different
ethics violationsRangel’s legal woes costing his campaign big bucks(NYDN)
Brooklyn More Black Power Less Black Population
Brooklyn Demographic Dhifts,
2000 to 2010 More Whites and Asians and Less Blacks According to the US
census Overall, Brooklyn's population grew by 39,000 people. The White
population grew
by 38,774 while the Asian population increased by
75,838. Blacks lost almost 50,000
people (-49,517). Black losses were substantial in
several communities with historically large Black
populations. The Black population declined by
10,000 in
Crown Heights North (a loss of almost 12% of the Black population),
8,400 people in Flatbush (decline of 14%),
7,258 people in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens
(decline of 12%), and almost 6,000 people (-5,936) in
Bedford (decline of almost 15%). Communities in northern Brooklyn such as Bedford,
Prospect Heights, Fort Greene, and Clinton Hill in 2000 straddled the area
of central Brooklyn with substantial Black population plurality and the Park Slope/Brooklyn
Heights area with substantial White population plurality.
By 2010, Black population concentration
had declined and White concentration had increased. In Bedford,
the White population had the greatest percentage increase of any of the major groups
citywide -- 633% (an increase of almost 16,000 people), increasing the White
population share in that neighborhood from 4% in 2000 to 25.5% in 2010. In
Prospect Heights, the White population share increased from just over one-quarter
in 2000 (28.2%) to almost half (47.2%) in 2010 (an increase of 3,818). In
Clinton Hill, the White population share more than doubled from 15% in 2000
to just over 35% in 2010 (an increase of 7,419).
The Godfather Rev. of the New Progressive Government
Sharpton Pushes A
Senate Coalition
'INDEPENDENT' OR OWNED? — Observer's Kamelia Kilawan: Members of the State Legislature's Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian caucus rallied with the Rev. Al Sharpton to unveil their legislative priorities, and push those in their way. Exactly who those opponents are is up in the air, but Sharpton seemed to single out the state Senate's Independent Democratic Conference: “I’m all for building coalitions but coalitions are based on agendas,” he said. “Coalitions that do not have the agenda of those that are working class and those that are needy and those that are not getting their fair share—that is not a coalition, that’s a co-option.” Klein stressed his relationship with de Blasio and his support for his pre-K plan. And de Blasio reciprocated, telling NY1's Zack Fink: “It’s a good relationship. I have known him for a long time and I very much appreciate his support on early childhood education and after school.”
de Blasio At Sharpton's National Action Network
Paying Respect to the Godfather
.
de Blasio Thanks Bill Lynch
"if it werent for Bill Lynch i would not be standing here today."--@DeBlasioNYC pic.twitter.com/4AWPXdeIbu
New poverty stats in ___________________________________
New Top Cop Meets the New Boss
Bratton faces challenges over crime trends, stop-frisk reform(NYP)
Rev. Al Sharpton writes for The News: There is a real chance for change with Bill Bratton driving police force(NYDN)
Sharpton Filling NYC's
Power Vacuum
Team de Blasio moves quick to wipe out Bratton Giuliani story line
Bratton: "your police force will be respectful *Bratton says one of his big regrets is never having met Mandela * "We have has our good days and bad."
Bratton Tells NAN he Will Run NYPD with Mandela's Message: Respect for All
* New Police Commissioner Same as the Old Police Commissioner
Did Bratton's apparent success in LA also just really come from gentrification? And if so, damn is this dude lucky to strike gold twice
Bratton’s Time in California May Offer Clues to His Plans for New York Police(NYT) The
incoming commissioner, William J. Bratton, has relied on many of the
aggressive techniques that have proved divisive in the city, while
navigating complicated racial tensions.* New Police Chief Faces Less Crime, More Counterterrorism (WSJ)* De Blasio, Bratton Join Rev. Al Sharpton For Rally(CBSTeam de Blasio Patrick Gaspard
Bill
de Blasio campaign driven by political mix of former Clinton and Obama
aides, U.S. ambassador to South Africa, and local talent(NYDN) Behind
the scenes, de Blasio has had help from some of the most seasoned
political hands in the country, including Patrick Gaspard, who was
recently sworn in as the ambassador to South Africa, and Bill Hyers, a
veteran of Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns. But he also had help navigating the city from Emma Wolfe, de Blasio’s
former chief of staff in the Public Advocate’s office. She was appointed
Hyers’ deputy. The day-to-day running of the campaign fell to Bill Hyers, a veteran of Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns.
Some of Rep. Charlie Rangel’s longtime supporters say they’d back him for a 23rd term — but only to give Harlem’s political leaders some time to groom his successor.
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Boss Sharpton Identity Police
By the Way the Pols React to Him Sharpton Has Become the Most Powerful Political Boss of NYC Since DeSapio
Sharpton calls@deBlasio"Presumptive Nominee"
“What the election showed the other night is a lot of the identity politics of 20 years ago, 30 years ago has now become identity politics of policy,” Sharpton
Sharpton invites de Blasio to appearance, but snubs Thompson(NYDN)
* Spending Saturday morning with Sharpton and@BilldeBlasio @TishJames and @KenThompson4DA
at National Action Network in Harlem. PA run-off candidates Tish James
and Dan Squadron both invited to NAN today. "community boards should be
webcast."--@galeabrewer Sharpton said identity politics if 20 years ago has given way to "identity politics of policy."* Hospital still breathing after ruling(NYP) * "The extreme capacity for hope in this city is why I'm standing here tonight." -Chiara.* Sharpton hosts de Blasio in Harlem, and declares a new 'identity politics of policy' (Capital) * Al Sharpton Hosts Bill de Blasio, Declares End To Traditional Identity Politics(NYDN) * Contrary to a report in the Daily News, Sharpton told Capital New York's Azi Paybarah
that he did in fact invite Thompson, but the former comptroller
declined because he was "reluctant to attend out of fear it would make
the unresolved count the dominant theme of the gathering."*.@TheRevAl: “I think that as we mature, the values are different. Because no one wants to be taken for granted now."
Identity Politics, in a Brand-New Form(NYT)
ARGUABLY, New York’s identity politics peaked in 1945. That year, William O’Dwyer, the Democratic Party machine’s mayoral favorite, was Irish and from Brooklyn. Lazarus Joseph, the candidate for comptroller, was Jewish and from the Bronx. Party leaders balanced their citywide ticket with a candidate for City Council president by plucking the name of Vincent R. Impellitteri, an obscure legal secretary to a Manhattan judge, from the index to the official city directory. The 1961 citywide elections are fondly remembered as a banner year for identity politics. The Wagner-Screvane-Beame ticket defeated the Levitt-Mackell-DiFede slate for the Democratic nomination and then went on to win over the Republican team of Lefkowitz-Fino-Gilhooley. Actually, the increased diversity within the minority community suggests we may be returning to the Al Smith-Fiorello La Guardia model, where ethnic politics is played best via issues which unite rather than race cards which
divide.”* Bill de Blasio appeals to the new New York City population(NYDN) De Blasio's campaign — and his mayoral primary triumphs across voting blocs — reflects the changing face of New York City, and the hunger for change from Mayor Bloomberg's elitist policies.
Power Brokers, Sharpton Lobby Thompson to Call It Quits
Democrats Press Thompson to Forsake a Runoff(NYT)
Power brokers turned up the pressure on William C. Thompson Jr., the second-place finisher in the primary in the New York City mayoral race, to back Bill de Blasio.* .@JoeLhota4Mayor says he is steering clear of runoff, won't get involved, but takes a few shots at @billdeblasio in #queens * After sitting out the primary, @WorkingFamilies just announced its endorsement of @deBlasioNYC * RT @mikescotto: Reps. Rangel and Meeks to meet with Bill Thompson tonight to discuss whether there is a path forward. #2013 * Independence Party Asks Bill Thompson to Support Adolfo Carrión(NYO) * Quinn Urges Backers to Rally Around de Blasio(NYO) * De Blasio, on Al Sharpton's show, said he hasn't spoken to Bill Thompson since Tuesday night. [MSNBC]
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Speaker Race: Not Making History
James Victory Breaks the Glass Ceiling For What Men For the Council Speaker Position
Boss Crowley Could Now Make It 4 in A Row Speakers For Queens
@Tish2013 victory good news for @DanGarodnick @MarkWeprin & other white male speaker hopefuls. The
candidates pulled the vote out and there was more media internet
coverage of the race than in 2009 * Same for Citizens Union, tho Dick
Dadey clumsily tried to wriggle out of that on Road to City Hall. True
News: NYT Push the Middle Class Out They Push Their Vote Out * “'Today
you elected me the first . . . ' she trailed off, struggling for
composure. 'The first woman of color to hold citywide office.'"
.
'Bill of Rights' Targets Profiling (WSJ) * Bill of rights to protect black shoppers from racial profiling(NYDN) Six weeks after the Daily News reported on a series of racial-profiling
allegations from black shoppers, a coalition of high-end retailers and
civil rights leaders came up with a “bill of rights” to protect
customers from “shop-and-frisk” practices. * Macy's and Barneys Among Stores to Post Shoppers' 'Bill of Rights'(NYT) * Some major retailers to list shoppers' rights after profiling accusations(NBC) * Signs of good faith (NYDN)
Forty-nine days after the Daily News first highlighted what’s now known
as a shop-and-frisk case at high-end retailer Barneys, major merchants
on Monday endorsed an anti-profiling bill of rights.
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Norman's Gets His Revenge and Makes $100,000 Where Else But Brooklyn
A Personal Fight Hidden Inside A Campaign for DA
‘New DA’ quizzed on ties to ex-con pol(NYP)
Presumptive DA-elect Kenneth Thompson, an attorney and former federal prosecutor, emphatically denied that ex-con Clarence Norman Jr. played a key role in his upset victory over Hynes, despite multiple sources telling The Post that the disgraced ex-assemblyman was a fixture of the campaign — working for Thompson out of an office on Montgomery Street near Nostrand Avenue. Norman — whom Hynes put in the Big House for public corruption in 2007 — was calling the shots for Thompson’s “get out the vote” effort, the sources said. Prior to that, Norman worked for months on the campaign from other locations, they added. “I think this was also personal for Clarence,” said a political operative, referring to Norman’s “hatred” of Hynes. A jubilant Norman told The Post at Thompson’s victory party Tuesday night that “God said it was finally time that justice should be served in Brooklyn.”* For Hynes, History of Making Brooklyn Safer Wasn’t Enough to Survive(NYT) * Charles Hynes’ dramatic rise and fall — a retrospective of the borough’s soon to be former top prosecutor(Brooklyn Paper)
Some of Rep. Charlie Rangel’s longtime supporters say they’d back him for a 23rd term — but only to give Harlem’s political leaders some time to groom his successor.
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Boss Sharpton Identity Police
Sharpton calls
“What the election showed the other night is a lot of the identity politics of 20 years ago, 30 years ago has now become identity politics of policy,” Sharpton
Sharpton invites de Blasio to appearance, but snubs Thompson(NYDN)* Spending Saturday morning with Sharpton and
Business Community on de Blasio is Not United Against Him
Far from everyone in the biz community is concerned about a mayor de Blasio, @andyjayhawk reports http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130915/POLITICS/309159979 …
REBNY head says he can work w/ de Blasio: "Understands that the objective is to create housing...Not just programs" http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130915/POLITICS/309159979 …
REBNY head says he can work w/ de Blasio: "Understands that the objective is to create housing...Not just programs" http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130915/POLITICS/309159979 …
NYT Misses That the Dinkins Win Over Koch in 1993 Was Also An End to Identity Politics
ARGUABLY, New York’s identity politics peaked in 1945. That year, William O’Dwyer, the Democratic Party machine’s mayoral favorite, was Irish and from Brooklyn. Lazarus Joseph, the candidate for comptroller, was Jewish and from the Bronx. Party leaders balanced their citywide ticket with a candidate for City Council president by plucking the name of Vincent R. Impellitteri, an obscure legal secretary to a Manhattan judge, from the index to the official city directory. The 1961 citywide elections are fondly remembered as a banner year for identity politics. The Wagner-Screvane-Beame ticket defeated the Levitt-Mackell-DiFede slate for the Democratic nomination and then went on to win over the Republican team of Lefkowitz-Fino-Gilhooley. Actually, the increased diversity within the minority community suggests we may be returning to the Al Smith-Fiorello La Guardia model, where ethnic politics is played best via issues which unite rather than race cards which
divide.”* Bill de Blasio appeals to the new New York City population(NYDN) De Blasio's campaign — and his mayoral primary triumphs across voting blocs — reflects the changing face of New York City, and the hunger for change from Mayor Bloomberg's elitist policies.
Power Brokers, Sharpton Lobby Thompson to Call It Quits
Power brokers turned up the pressure on William C. Thompson Jr., the second-place finisher in the primary in the New York City mayoral race, to back Bill de Blasio.* .
Barrett: Watching Al Sharpton Operate at the Percy Sutton Funeral(Village Voice)
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Speaker Race: Not Making History
James Victory Breaks the Glass Ceiling For What Men For the Council Speaker Position
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Shopping Racial Profiling
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Crime Up Under Mayor Dinkins
Dave Do Something
Was A Black Mayor Dinkins Treated Differently By the Press On Crime Than White Pols? (True News)
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Norman's Gets His Revenge and Makes $100,000 Where Else But Brooklyn
A Personal Fight Hidden Inside A Campaign for DA
‘New DA’ quizzed on ties to ex-con pol(NYP)
Presumptive DA-elect Kenneth Thompson, an attorney and former federal prosecutor, emphatically denied that ex-con Clarence Norman Jr. played a key role in his upset victory over Hynes, despite multiple sources telling The Post that the disgraced ex-assemblyman was a fixture of the campaign — working for Thompson out of an office on Montgomery Street near Nostrand Avenue. Norman — whom Hynes put in the Big House for public corruption in 2007 — was calling the shots for Thompson’s “get out the vote” effort, the sources said. Prior to that, Norman worked for months on the campaign from other locations, they added. “I think this was also personal for Clarence,” said a political operative, referring to Norman’s “hatred” of Hynes. A jubilant Norman told The Post at Thompson’s victory party Tuesday night that “God said it was finally time that justice should be served in Brooklyn.”* For Hynes, History of Making Brooklyn Safer Wasn’t Enough to Survive(NYT) * Charles Hynes’ dramatic rise and fall — a retrospective of the borough’s soon to be former top prosecutor(Brooklyn Paper)
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Harlem coup d'état? Pastors unite against Rev. Al Sharpton, who they claim is nothing more than 'a personality' now
Rangel Fights to Hang On Gets Harder
Harlem Democratic congressman, 83, faces yet another difficult primary challenge, this time from dynamic minister Michael Walrond, who has close ties to Rev. Al Sharpton and a flock of 9,000 congregants.
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Brooklyn Now Center of Black Power
Brooklyn the new center of black political power in New York City(NYDN) Letitia
James, who was elected as the city’s new public advocate; Ken Thompson
as Brooklyn’s first black district attorney; and Eric Adams, the
borough’s first black president, all hail from central Brooklyn.
Paterson Staffer Girlfriend
David Paterson dumps staffer after 2-year, secret romance(NYP) Former Gov. David Paterson carried on a secret romantic relationship
with an attractive female staffer, but recently broke it off, keeping
the woman on his payroll, Page Six can exclusively reveal. Paterson had been dating staffer Pamela Bane, who claims to be his
chief of staff, quietly for more than 18 months before he dumped her
last month at about the time he and his estranged wife, Michelle, formally filed for divorce after 20 years of marriage.
Paterson Staffer Girlfriend
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