Extras

So, if I understand the video, the Democratic candidates for the 2010 race, are making the usual promises that politicians make. But, they are doing it in an artsy video, pretending like the work is already done. Seems over-optimistic to me. Not to mention that their answers are simplistic, and the rhetoric fairly meaningless. (And, did anyone notice, that their party is in power now, and none of that is really getting done?)
Vote third party!

[[Meet the Senate Democrats’ 2010 candidates.]]

That was really well-made; I was surprised.

-The Albany Exile

Ditto. Two thumbs up to the Senate Democrats’ 2010 candidates.

I was thinking the same thing. I almost felt a little wistful knowing that these promising people will go to Albany and become “one of them”.

I’m commenting on the Rep. Peter King reporting on Vito Fosella’s deployment of the usual excuse when pressured to resign after a scandal: “I’m thinking of my family.” I am dumbstruck by this move, just because it sugar-coats the Republicans’ efforts to appear concerned about ethics.

The real problem in the New York Republican Party– more shocking news– is D’Amato. Deroy Murdock wrote up just a fraction of the problem in the National Review Online just after “Senator Pothole” hovered over the Gillibrand podium following her appointment to the Senate seat last year. And just how did she get there? Shady dealings that have D’Amato’s fingerprints. (See the Stone Zone blog for details.)

D’Amato had groomed her the way he groomed young Pataki, who bloated the state budget 79% after his first year in office (more later). The best way to ensure her career continues to grow, so that he can continue to have an ROI for his big donors, is to get a weak Republican candidate nominated in a Dem-hostile environment. No doubt about it– that’s why he’s pushing Blakeman so hard on every party chair. Check Glen Thrush’s POLITICO blog.

Peter King endorsed Blakeman, but it’s likely due to Blakeman’s $6500 contributions to King’s campaign chest, as well any other donors Blakeman/D’Amato could have facilitated.

The more I started looking into this, the worse the story became. The big question now is what is the Conservative Party going to do on Friday? Are they going to be obedient puppets on the other end of the string pulled by D’Amato, or are they going to consider experience, integrity, and electability?

Right now, I’m flipping a coin.

I’ve read on a few other blogs today about an email I received that is eye-popping in assertions about Alfonse D’Amato.

The email certainly puts the Conservative Party in a very “interesting” position.

How could Party leaders be consistent with the values (fiscal restraint, social conservatism– e.g., high moral code) they have professed for 30 years and nominate someone with zero performance in reducing expenditures even on a local level, someone tainted by giving and receiving political favors as a Commissioner on the Port Authority, and someone linked for 20 years by business and marriage to mobster activities? See the excerpt for verification.

Now that many have received the email, are they going to stuff it under a sofa cushion and play along with D’Amato? They can no longer use the Obamamian excuse that they did not know about D’Amato or Blakeman.

Perhaps a grand jury would be a better use of time on Friday than trying to fulfill promises to a strong-arming influence peddler. Of course, many Conservatives who did not bend to D’Amato’s Pelosi-style pressure will be there, but they’ll be cheerfully voting for their candidate with a clear conscience.

The earlier post was quite long. Here is the information from the email I received:

Mr. D’Amato, who is legendary for his broad network of friends in the Republican Party, especially in New York State, said yesterday that he had spoken personally with Charles A. Gargano, vice chairman of the Port Authority board and a longtime ally of Governor Pataki, as well as with Commissioners Bruce A. Blakeman and Michael J. Chasanoff, who are both active in the Republican Party on Long Island.

D’Amato (& Blakeman) Role In Airport Deal Is Investigated http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/24/nyregion/d-amato-role-in-airport-deal-is-investigated.html?scp=141&sq=bruce%20blakeman&st=cse&pagewanted=1?pagewanted=1?src=tptw

Genovese crime family boss Matty ‘’the Horse’’ Ianiello and Blakeman’s dirty money from his trucking companies. http://www.villagevoice.com/1998-10-13/news/secret-agent-man/

Interesting how this has been centered around the New York Senate race and I too have received this circulating Email. The point is Al D’Amato is a puppet master, playing both sides of the field and playing GOP chairs and committees like a fool.

Believe it! Those links lay out the truth in black and white and what’s even more disturbing is this video that has surfaced: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP-MIIg6kuQ

(Bob Morgenthau will reprise his role as a thorn in the Bloomberg administration’s side.)

The third term jinx but it could have been worst he could still be the DA instead of CY Vance who is looking into Haggertygate.

BTW what the big deal with Al “The Fix” D’Amato NY1 wiseguy and number one anti Italian for allowing himself to be used by the Anti Italian media thats loves to show Italians as MOBSTERS and MURDERS, etc etc.

Before there was the “Oracle at Delphi” there was Count Vampire J. Machiavelli

VJ Machiavelli
http://www.vjmachiavelli.blogspot.com
No More Schumer, Pelosi, Rangel,Engel, and Arthur Finkelstein & Co
“After Four Years of Scandals it is time for Levy/Faso/Callaghan/Garcia”

Can anyone explain to me why this story has received ZERO media coverage, or is the answer just too obvious?

[The real problem in the New York Republican Party– more shocking news– is D’Amato.]

You couldn’t be more right about D’Amato. He wields a ridiculous amount of power over the political process in New York, allowing him to push inept candidates to the top of the polls. Not to mention the fact that both he and Blakeman have links to the Mafia. He must be taken down not only for the people of New York, but for people all across America who want experienced, knowledgeable and HONEST people representing them in Washington

Stop Al D’Amato’s Machine http://stopdamato.wordpress.com/