Election 2012
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I tell this story all the time, but it’s a true one: When I came to the North Country thirteen years ago, someone — I can’t remember who it was — told me I’d scored the best job in the world, with one big caveat.
In a...
As the Republican Party navigates this perilous chapter in its history, the organization begins to resemble — more and more closely — the desperate, lonely protagonist in “Life of Pi.”
If you haven’t seen or read it...
In the days since Barack Obama won a second free, peaceful and fair election, capturing more than 50% of the popular vote again, a growing number of conservatives have called for their states to secede from the United States of America.
The drumbeat...
CORRECTION: Bill Owens did not vote for the Federal stimulus plan backed by Barack Obama in 2008. He didn’t take office until the next year. We regret the error. Owens did later embrace the policy, advocating for stimulus projects in...
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Sen. Tkaczyk being sworn in on Jan. 24, 2013. Photo: www.nysenate.gov
Newest NY Senator says she'll fight for campaign finance reform
Albany, NY, Feb 04, 2013 — New York's newest Senator, Cecilia Tkaczyk, has been on the job for just over a week now, after a two and half month long court battle over absentee ballots resulted in a narrrow 18-vote win for her.
Tkaczyk, a sheep farmer, school board member and former legislative housing analyst, is a Democrat who won the newly drawn Senate seat in the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys that was designed for a Republican. Karen DeWitt spoke to Senator Tkaczyk during one of her first days on the job. Go to full article
Tkaczyk, a sheep farmer, school board member and former legislative housing analyst, is a Democrat who won the newly drawn Senate seat in the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys that was designed for a Republican. Karen DeWitt spoke to Senator Tkaczyk during one of her first days on the job. Go to full article
Campaign finance reform on 2013 Albany agenda
Albany, NY, Dec 14, 2012 — The fall election season marked a high point for campaign spending across the nation. It's estimated that outside groups spent hundreds of millions of dollars backing candidates, and attacking others.
With proposals from both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, it now seems clear that 2013 will be the year campaign finance reform takes the stage in Albany. But it's not clear yet what shape the legislation will take, or whether public financing of campaigns will be a part of it. Go to full article
With proposals from both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, it now seems clear that 2013 will be the year campaign finance reform takes the stage in Albany. But it's not clear yet what shape the legislation will take, or whether public financing of campaigns will be a part of it. Go to full article
Cuomo speaks on campaign finance, other issues
Albany, NY, Dec 13, 2012 — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will soon introduce legislation to regulate not for profits that have become increasingly influential players in political campaigns by dumping millions of dollars into races in the state and around the country.
The influence of outside funding in state elections was just one issue in a conversation with New York Public Radio's Karen DeWitt. Go to full article
The influence of outside funding in state elections was just one issue in a conversation with New York Public Radio's Karen DeWitt. Go to full article
NY Comptroller: fiscal cliff worst for low and middle incomes
New York, NY, Dec 07, 2012 — The budget showdown, with its possibility of the nation heading over a "fiscal cliff", has gotten lots of attention in recent weeks. If Congress doesn't make a budget deal by... Go to full article
Cuomo: new Senate leadership must prove itself
Albany, NY, Dec 06, 2012 — By his own account, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has stayed clear of the leadership fight in the state Senate.
Yesterday he endorsed the newly formed coalition... Go to full article
Yesterday he endorsed the newly formed coalition... Go to full article
New coalition of Republicans, breakaway Dems in NY Senate
Albany, NY, Dec 05, 2012 — An ongoing leadership fight in the New York State Senate has been resolved.
A breakaway Democratic faction is joining with Republicans to form a new governing... Go to full article
A breakaway Democratic faction is joining with Republicans to form a new governing... Go to full article
NY far ahead on health exchange
Albany, NY, Nov 19, 2012 — The Obama administration is giving states an extra month to decide if they plan to create their own health care exchanges, the core of the new federal health care law. ... Go to full article
Senate Dem wants breakaway senators back in line
Albany, NY, Nov 16, 2012 — Votes in two key New York State Senate races are still being tallied. Democrats are leading in both, and could give the patry majority status in the traditionally Republican... Go to full article
For Ray and Matt Scollin, politics is all in the family
Saranac Lake, NY, Nov 16, 2012 — If lawmakers in Washington need a lesson in bipartisanship, they might consider consulting with Ray and Matt Scollin, a father and son from Saranac Lake who worked for... Go to full article
In Lake Placid, Pataki calls for lower taxes
Lake Placid, NY, Nov 15, 2012 — Former Governor George Pataki was in the North Country in the final days of the election campaign that concluded last week.
The Republican served as governor of... Go to full article
The Republican served as governor of... Go to full article
