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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Dennis Tarantino, a lawyer from Glens Falls, plans to run for NY's 114th Assembly District seat as a Democrat. Photo: courtesy Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Looks like a race in 114th Assembly district
Glens Falls, NY, Jun 18, 2012 — Republican Dan Stec will have a Democratic challenger in the race for New York's new 114th Assembly District. Dennis Tarantino, a lawyer from Glens Falls, has been endorsed by Democratic committees from Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Essex counties. He is expected to formally announce his candidacy at a press conference next week. Chris Morris reports. Go to full article
GOP candidates feud over Wanakena debate
Jun 18, 2012 — The two Republicans who are hoping to face Democratic congressman Bill Owens in the fall are feuding over efforts to hold a debate. Go to full article
Tarantino will run in the 114th
Glens Falls, NY, Jun 15, 2012 — There's going to be a competitive race for New York's 114th Assembly district. The Glen Falls Post-Star reports that Queensbury attorney Dennis Tarantino announced this week that he will accept the Democratic nomination. Go to full article
Stec may have competition in the 114th Assembly race
Glens Falls, NY, Jun 06, 2012 — It looks like Republican Dan Stec may have a challenger after all in the race to fill the Assembly seat being vacated by Teresa Sayward.
Stec, who serves currently... Go to full article
Stec, who serves currently... Go to full article
Owens gives students a farming peptalk
Canton, NY, Jun 05, 2012 — The new federal Farm Bill reaches the Senate floor this week. The farm bill includes a myriad of policies that will affect farms and food over the next five years. It's been... Go to full article
Governor Cuomo fires up faithful but avoids politics
Albany, NY, May 25, 2012 — Governor Andrew Cuomo gave a rousing speech at a meeting of the State Democratic Party, but stopped short of endorsing a democratic takeover of the State Senate. At the... Go to full article
Owens didn't report lobbyist role in Taiwan trip: "no place on the form to disclose it"
Plattsburgh, NY, May 14, 2012 — Congressman Bill Owens says he will repay more than $20,000 dollars for a junket that he took last December to Taiwan. The trip was paid for by a university in Taiwan. And... Go to full article
Governor Andrew Cuomo praises Obama's support for same-sex marriage
Albany, NY, May 10, 2012 — Governor Cuomo, who won national praise and attention for championing the passage of same sex marriage in New York, calls President Obama's support of gay marriage a "major... Go to full article
President Obama praises New York State tech businesses in Albany speech
Albany, NY, May 08, 2012 — President Barack Obama was warmly welcomed Tuesday at the University of Albany's nanotechnology center...and he used the occasion to praise the private-public partnership... Go to full article
Women and the Workplace: An interview with Madeleine Kunin
May 04, 2012 — Discussion of women in the workplace was reinvigorated several weeks ago when Democrat Hilary Rosen chastised presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wife, Ann Romney,... Go to full article
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