Weiner for mayor?

Let's not forget about the Republicans.

So many are interested in beng Mayor that they are actually going to have a meaningful primary:

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130206/new-york-city/republicans-bracing-for-historic-primary?cluster_id=100011&index=8&group_hood_id=

We have reached the point where they are now defining how they are different from one another!

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/republicans-dems-clash-bloomberg-educational-blueprint-article-1.1274514

This report states whoever becomes Mayor, they are pretty screwed.

(they take longer to say it, and use more professional terms, of course)

http://www.ibo.nyc.ny.us/iboreports/march2013testimony.pdf

John Liu is getting some press:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324323904578366771298113996.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

While walking by yesterdays parade I spotted a neighbor of mine, who immigrated from Ireland in the late 50's.

He mentioned it's absurd the way St. Patricks is celebrated in America and asked if i knew what the Saint had done for Ireland.

To be polite and give him a chance to express himself, I said I didn't.

He proudly stated, he chased all the snakes out of Ireland.

I asked where did they go?

To America to become politicians, lad , to America to become politicians.

Truer words were never spoken .

He recommended , Vote for the one you want to screw you, because every one of them have the same agenda.

Yet another Mayoral debate is scheduled for April 20th.

The topic is NYCHA Housing. Here is how to attend:

http://www.cssny.org/page/s/NYCHAforum

State Sen Malcolm Smith (and an accomplice) allegedly wanted to bribe his way into becoming mayor. Both are now under arrest.

Post wrote: "As alleged, Senator Malcolm Smith tried to bribe his way to a shot at Gracie Mansion – Smith drew up the game plan and Councilman Halloran essentially quarterbacked that drive by finding party chairmen who were wide open to receiving bribes.

After the string of public corruption scandals that we have brought to light, many may rightly resign themselves to the sad truth that perhaps the most powerful special interest in politics is self-interest."

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/bribing_his_way_onto_the_ballot_3XFvV67oWZHFo7bVdoCkcO

It may be time for the City Council to keep a Bail Bondsman on the premise.

I am just glad we are finally getting the media attention we deserve. I was getting tired of hearing about how IL was more corrupt than us.

Well, corruption and scandal in politics is nothing new. What's the point in having power if you can't make some dough off it?

Exactly.

And, what's the point of not having power if we can't take pleasure in watching those who do have power, self-destruct?

at our expense

I like how the chart shows this was a bipartisan effort. Finally, they have stopped fighting and are getting along!

This one happens Monday evening, April 22:

2013 Mayoral Forum on Sustainability

Where do the candidates running for New York City mayor stand on critical issues like parks, clean air, stormwater management, traffic congestion and climate change?

Co-hosted by:

New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

The Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design

Co-sponsored by:

Transportation Alternatives and other leading New York City advocacy groups.

The leading candidates for mayor will be questioned on their positions on parks, waterfront development, traffic congestion, post-Sandy rebuilding and much, much more.

This moderated forum is the first of the campaign season to focus exclusively on sustainability issues. It is also a great opportunity for civic organizations, environmental groups, block associations, voters and all New Yorkers to find out where the candidates stand on issues that matter most.

Start: April 22, 2013 - 6:00pm

End: April 22, 2013 - 8:00pm

Location:

Cooper Union, Great Hall

7 East 7th Street (between 3rd & 4th Avenues)

New York, NY, 10003

RSVP:

http://ta.convio.net/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=4680&pw_id=2441&autologin=true&utm_source=streetbeat-Apr112013&utm_medium=email&utm_content=version1&utm_campaign=2013POGO Vote

Just when we were getting bored of the Mayoral Race, Jimmy "the rent is too damn high" McMillian announces he is running again:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/videos/2013/04/24/rent-is-too-damn-high-anthem.html

Meanwhile,

One would think that Lhota, as the leading Republican candidate, should be able to easily win the endorsement of the police union.

However, he just insulted the Police force of the Port Authority:

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/lhota_malls_pa_cops_Q4VbaecmZSQ7wooRRnnOAL

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election/joe-lhota-apologizes-mall-cops-remark-port-authority-article-1.1338833

Bad move.

...Also John Liu seems to be going down in flames.

I'm no fan, but a Quinn win is looking likely.

Report on CBS 880 this morning stated that according to a Quinnipiac poll Weiner is running only behind Christine Quinn should he decide to run in the Democratic primary. All he needs is enough signatures to get him on the ballot. This shows that people are either willing to forgive and forget very quickly or that they just don't care about the embarrassment that New York would face should he actually win.

Well, it's official. Weiner made his mayoral candidacy announcement via You Tube. According to a Bloomberg article, it was done this way so he wouldn't have to go through all the heckling and jokes if he did it at a press conference. Hell, if Marion Barry could win in D.C. after all the crap he did Weiner should be a shoe in.

This is a terrible idea. Even if you wanted to make the argument that Weenie was some great congressman (have fun) what has he shown anybody that would make them want to put him in charge of something? Like, say, a city? I guess the argument would be that he's a Democrat in a Democrat town, but that hasn't been good enough for weak candidates for the last 20 or so years here...

I might vote for him for the entertainment value he will bring.

Considering that Giuliani and Bloomberg both ran on the Republican ticket I don't know that I'd call this a Democrat town. As I've stated in a past post Weiner sponsored 191 bills and NONE of them passed. So, it doesn't seem like he's too effective at much of anything, except coming up with lame excuses and apologies.

I think we are judging him by different criteria.

What other criteria should there be? If the man can't build a coalition and get people to come around to his way of thinking what use will he be as a mayor.

Sometimes entertainment is enough.

...I think a few of my co-workers are kept around for such reasons.

I saw him on the news last night. As he walked off the podium I noticed he couldn't even stand up straight. He was sort of hunched over. If body language means anything, I would think that he's still uncomfortable in the public eye and it's going to take some time to get that bravado of his back.

Would Viagra help?

Heh heh, his name is weiner, heh heh..

Attached files

It's been rumored Funko is coming out with an Anthony Weiner Bobble Crotch Doll.

He is reportedly gaining on Quinn.

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130528/new-york-city/weiner-gaining-ground-mayoral-race-poll-says

Good. Someone needs to take her down.