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Biden offers millions and hope for delayed Hudson River tunnel project![]()
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden traveled to New York City on Tuesday to tout nearly $300 million in new spending for a critical underwater tunnel that connects Manhattan and New Jersey, an effort that has been mired for more than a decade in partisan bickering and ballooning budgets.![]()
Biden offers millions and hope for delayed Hudson River tunnel project
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President Joe Biden traveled to New York City on Tuesday to tout nearly $300 million in new spending for a critical underwater tunnel that connects Manhattan and New Jersey, an effort that has been mi...
Years ago Republicans coordinated ballot initiatives barring same‐sex marriage to spur turnout among their conservative voters. ![]()
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The strategy failed because it was yet another GOP position unpopular with voters. ![]()
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But popular ballot initiatives (campaign finance reform, citizen control of redistricting, state constitutional right to privacy, renter's rights, open primaries, etc.) tend to increase Democratic turnout, especially in red areas. This podcast illustrates the process and provides examples. apple.co/3Y7wwlq![]()
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If NY had one of these initiatives on the ballot last year it may have blunted the state's red wave. And many citizens would benefit if it passed! ![]()
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Half the states allow ballot initiatives. Unfortunately NY isn't one of them. Why not? ![]()
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[Big thanks to The Great One, Joe D!]
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Show Rumble with Michael Moore, Ep Ep. 279: "Blue Dots in a Red Sea" Part 11: The Ballot Proposal. Yes, you can pass a law. - Jan 9, 2023
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CHAIRMAN JAY S. JACOBS RELEASES STATEMENT ON ANTHONY D'ESPOSITO STAYING SILENT AS MCCARTHY SEATS MARJORIE TAYLOR GREEN ON HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE![]()
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"Kevin McCarthy’s decision to seat someone on the Homeland Security Committee who believes the 9/11 terrorist attacks were perpetrated by the United States Government is an outrageous insult to all New Yorkers, and Anthony D’Esposito’s silence on this matter is deafening; this committee was created in 2002, as a response to those heinous attacks.![]()
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As a former member of the NYPD and a representative of a district that includes many retired and active first responders, Anthony D’Esposito’s failure to speak out against Marjorie Taylor Green’s Committee assignment is a failure to speak up for his constituents, especially the current and retired first responders of New York’s 4th Congressional District. While he has been a congressmember for less than two weeks, D’Esposito’s reticence on this matter certainly suggests he intends to sell out his constituents for the Far-Right Fringe of the GOP." ![]()
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Notes from the January 17 ECDC meeting:![]()
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Matt Castelli joined and thanked the committee for their efforts during his campaign. He won Essex County. ![]()
Matt’s contemplating another run, but right now he’s trying to recover – and starting a healthier diet, not campaign burgers and beer. ![]()
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Comparatively, NY21 shifted the least to the right in 2022. NY Dems have a brand problem, we cannot cede crime, bail, and security issues to the right.![]()
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Proposed Assembly District map moves all of Essex County into the 115th district, represented by Billy Jones (D) instead of Matt Simpson (R). Effectivity of the change is being discussed.![]()
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2023’s campaign calendar is pending legislature approval. Election Day is November 7. Petitioning nominally begins February 28 resulting in April 6 being the turn-in deadline. That’s a religious holiday (Passover) so expect the dates to be slightly delayed.![]()
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Jean Lapper joined, also thanking the committee and considering another run for State Senate in 2024. Jean learned a great deal from her campaign. I think she’ll be a much stronger candidate in 2024, so I really hope she chooses to run.![]()
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We discussed a proposal to occasionally meet at local restaurants. The group was quite supportive. I like this idea and I think it may inspire newly arrived Dems to join.![]()
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The ECDC voted to revise their website. I’m proud to say ours was considered to be exemplary and Marisol was selected to also be their designer. Congratulations, M!![]()
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Next meeting is Feb 21… remember, you don’t have to be a delegate to attend!![]()
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At last night's (January 9) meeting we discussed the town offices expiring in 2023 - two council members and town justice in Jay, assessor, council member and supervisor in Wilmington. It's important to run Democratic candidates for as many offices as possible, so please pass the word to your friends to see if they are interested in running. Our committee will support them with mentors and hands-on help. ![]()
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We also received a thorough update on Jay's progress. Supervisor Stanley and Council Member Sauer provided details such as the $2M grant to restore two critical areas of the Au Sable River. Matt said Rep. Stefanik's office was highly responsive to his request for help to secure the grant. That's good news, but we shouldn't forget that Rep. Stefanik opposed the legislation that funded the grant.![]()
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Our next meeting is February 13, probably with a guest speaker.
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You go Hakeem!
Watch House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' historic first speech | CNN Politics
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), the first Black leader of either major US political party, made his first speech as a part of the opening of the 118th Congress.
The final Campaign ![]()
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Donald Trump’s Final Campaign — New York Magazine
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Inside his sad, lonely, thirsty, broken, basically pretend run for reelection. (Which isn’t to say he can’t win.)