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NY Governor's debate turns into cable access talk show
A number of contentious political debates happening all over the country are providing for some of the most amazing showdowns between candidates in races that remain neck and neck this year. And while serious debates between Republicans, Democrats, and, sometimes, third party candidates could go from boring to downright nasty, none have topped the outrageous nature of New York’s Gubernatorial debate on Monday night at Hofstra University. The event, with all of the characters, zingers, and one liners, was tantamount to watching a political talk show on Manhattan’s Neighborhood Network.
Debate in Colorado race includes swatting
Colorado's 7th Congressional district gets touchy-feely when Democratic House candidate Ed Perlmutter swats at Republican House candidate Ryan Frazier
Software offers colorful commentary on Nevada Senate debate
A computer program illustrates the difference in opinions between Nevada Senate Candidates Harry Reid and Sharron Angle
1998: Sec. Cuomo pushes 'affirmative action' mortgage loan policy (video)
President Bill Clinton's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Andrew Cuomo answered questions in 1998 at a press conference regarding HUD policy that would ensure that banks could not discriminate against low-income minorities when considering individuals from this group for housing loans.
Video: GOP Delaware House candidate Urquhart talks through hecklers
On Friday October 15, Glen Urquhart, Republican candidate for Congress in Delaware, spoke to the press outside of a Chris Coons for Senate fundraiser in Wilmington.
Rep. Hinchey clueless on economics and angry on the campaign trail
Long time New York Democrat Congressman Maurice Hinchey embarrassed himself at a debate against his Republican opponent, George Phillips, when asked about deficit reductions and the estate tax. Later, Mr. Hinchey allegedly assaulted a YNN reporter.
Obama-Biden draw base support in Delaware for Coons
Delaware Democratic Senate candidate Chris Coons received a visit from both President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden in Wilmington at The Grand Opera House on Friday afternoon. Attendees paid $100 to $1000 per ticket to go to the fundraising event. Other Coons supporters stood outside waving signs.
Weiner for NYC Mayor?
It is no secret that Congressman Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, has had aspirations to become mayor of New York City one day. However, why hasn't the New York Congressman made any announcements of his intentions yet, when his 420 Lexington Avenue campaign office has a sign on the door showing he is running for both offices?
GOP Challenger: Rep. Weiner keeps campaign office out of the district
During campaign season, it is expected for politicians to set up their campaign headquarters in their own district. Not only does it make the campaign and the Congressman accessible to his or her own constituents but also gives back to the business community. However, Rep. Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, decided to set up shop outside of his Brooklyn-Queens district, says his GOP challenger Bob Turner.
Court document: Dem Congressman with history of spousal abuse
Democrats are having a rough year as it is, and a revealing court document about Representative Charlie Wilson, Ohio Democrat, un-earthed by Big Government's Mike Flynn, will not help matters any for the Democratic Party maintaining their majority in November.
Stern slams Blumenthal for '08 attacks on Sirius-XM merger
Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, can count on no support from Howard Stern this campaign season. As a result of A.G. Blumenthal's fight against the Sirius-XM merger in 2008, Mr. Stern announced his support for Mr. Blumenthal's Republican challenger, former WWE CEO Linda McMahon.
New Jersey Republicans call on FEC to investigate Adler campaign
Republicans are concerned that Congressman John Adler, New Jersey Democrat, may be linked to a shill candidate, Peter DeStefano,who is running for Mr. Adler's 3rd Congressional seat in a race that is neck and neck between Mr. Adler and Republican challenger Jon Runyan.
The liberal elites vs. the tea party
Tea party activists are constantly subjected to character assassinations by liberal elites. Interestingly, most of their detractors are not able to clearly define what the movement represents. When commenting on it, they generally become flustered with rage and sputter out inarticulate sentence fragments containing the words “extremist” and “racist.” So what exactly does this group believe?
Rep. Adler remains elusive on 'tea party' candidate (audio)
During a debate with Republican Congressional candidate Jon Runyan on Monday night in Cherry Hill, Congressman John Adler, New Jersey Democrat denied any involvement with the recruitment of self-proclaimed tea party candidate, Peter DeStefano, who is running against them both.
So-called 'tea party' candidate stirs up controversy in NJ
A reported fake tea party candidate exposed by local New Jersey media will likely be at the center of a debate between Congressman John Adler, New Jersey Democrat and Republican challenger Jon Runyan tonight in Cherry Hill at the Katz Jewish Community Center, says a local New Jersey reports.
