as for ang running against amedore, bet on it -- the dems want that seat back and ang maybe the one to do it -- he has strong ties in the community and lots of friends to help him. you can bet on the county dems building him up into some god-like character in the months proceeding his announcement for the office.
Anyone who thought it was to retain he RIDA chair is all wet. Ang would be a formidable candidate for Assembly. You can't restrict a person's political choice. If you're that upset-vote him out.
This just in...The REP Chairman has finally resigned! Over in Troy where the REPS have a super majority on the County Legislature. Here the REPS are down to 2 in a 15 seat legislature.
It's too bad when politicians put their own personal political agendas ahead of their constituents and supporters. Ang was a dem right from the get go. First on his agenda.....the BPA 'feel good' proposal. And why?.....cause it 'MAY' be a direct effect on 'HIS' personal life.
Standing next to upchuck in a photo op..... was the icing on the cake.....PRICELESS!
Dontcha just love these young whippersnappers, still wet behind the ears who jump into the political arena. Ya know....the ones that don't stand for anything so they fall for everything! He is in with the right party now. He IS and always WAS a liberal democrat. The dems seem to pick up all the table scraps!
Gee, and I thought KR would have seen this coming....no?
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
It's unfortunate New York State doesn't have a recall system.
This is more proof that the Rotterdam Republican Party were nothing more than RINO's. They will do like the rest of them do, and follow the power. Judy Dag, Holly V., Jack D. and now Ang. What a bunch of clowns.
yep, u r right -- 64-36 percent in last election -- a slaughter for sure
Honestly, George is as unbeatable in this assembly district as they come. As popular as he is here, he is even more popular in Montgomery County. He has a very high rating with the Conservatives, as BL indictated in a earlier post and he is cabable of bringing in serious campaign dollars. I really hope George will be able to take the next step and run for Senate or Congress. But to do so, he is going to have to build one heck of a political team. With his name recognition, Conservative approach and the way people tend to respond to him, I believe he could turn into a very good candidate for higher office in the future.
It is refreshing to find that we find ourselves in agreement on this. I also would like to see George run against Tonko for the 21st Congressional District seat. I will support his campaign if he asks for my help in whatever manner that I can. I believe that I can also provide to him considerable organizational support (i.e., volunteers). There are many with who I have become associated across the Capital District region who are ready to work for a conservative representative of the people.
We must identify a source for the funding that Amedore will need to mount a formidable and hopefully successful challenge.
It is unfortunate that Santabarbara betrayed his conservative and Republican constituency who supported him. That trust and support has been lost. IMHO, he would have been on the short list of Republican candidates under consideration for Amedore's seat in the Assembly.
PG13 although I would defer to you on many issues, I have to tell you George is a dolt. Amdedore up against Tonko--Never. Tonko is extremely bright. Amedore would be way out of his league in DC. He is not at all well-regarded in the Assembly. He would have to start paying attention to too many issues. Who do you think would willing to be on that team? Name recognition but his record in the Assembly is poor. Why would people push him to Congress? Sorry PG I think you are off on this one.
I have to tell you George is a dolt ... Name recognition but his record in the Assembly is poor.
Cat,
You're all wet on this one. George is among the top rated legislators in state government according to the NYS Conservative Party rankings. His record is poor only in the opinion of liberals. George will have the support of Conservatives, Republicans, and (likely) the Tea Party supporters.
As for Tonko, he is an ultra-liberal who has voted in lock step w/ Pelosi, Reed, Schumer, etc. to support Obama's socialist agenda. In my opinion, Tonko's most notable success is his record at attending barbeques and community fundraisers. He should be so visible and accessible at public venues when important issues of national policy, like the health care legislation, are being opposed by the majority of Americans. Conducting Town Hall meetings by conference call exhibits cowardice and a disregard for the opinions and views of the people who he was elected to serve.
Tonko is wrong on the federal stimulus, nationalized/socialized health care, Cap and Tax, and every other issue of importance about which he has had to take a position.
BL- I am sorry to disagree with you as well. Tonko would trounce Amedore. I am neither a liberal or a Democrat and have been a RINO at times but Tonko has MUCH support and power. You know there needs to be change in healthcare and I am sure Tonko would want the public option. His meetings by conference calls in some instances were done at the request of the sponsoring agency because people were so whacked on the healthcare issue they felt it better to do a video call. This was the case in Albany where he had arranged to speak relative to the death panel issue. He does appear at all social events that is true. He would have HUGE support from the Roman Catholic Diocese. I know him from the Catholic Men's club of which I am a member. His appeal as a man of faith would far exceed anything Amedore could muster relative to the Evangelicals despite the fact that that is a growing population. Assembly people find him to be uninspired and not responsive to the needs of those who are disenfranchised despite the fact that he gave away his house in Colonie to a woman who then took advantage of his good nature. Just don't see it your way.
pg13, It is refreshing to find that we find ourselves in agreement on this. I also would like to see George run against Tonko for the 21st Congressional District seat. I will support his campaign if he asks for my help in whatever manner that I can. I believe that I can also provide to him considerable organizational support (i.e., volunteers). There are many with who I have become associated across the Capital District region who are ready to work for a conservative representative of the people. We must identify a source for the funding that Amedore will need to mount a formidable and hopefully successful challenge. It is unfortunate that Santabarbara betrayed his conservative and Republican constituency who supported him. That trust and support has been lost. IMHO, he would have been on the short list of Republican candidates under consideration for Amedore's seat in the Assembly.
I think Alleycat is right when he says that George could have a tough time beating Tonko, THIS YEAR. Tonko is unfortunately well known, well financed and would be a tough candidate for George to beat this year. But I agree with BL when he speaks to how wrong Tonko is on the issues, nearly ALL of them. As obscene as it sounds, George would have to raise close to a million dollars for an effective campaign against Tonko this year if he wanted to put up a real challenge.
It's important not to jump too fast as a candidate, even though I would love to see him go after Tonko this year. I believe it would be a better path for him to run for the Senate this year and then Tonko 2-4 years after that. I'm not a fan of 90 year old Senators.
And Kat, George is certainly not a dolt. He also is not a well seasoned politician---which is refressing! He's a businessman that is doing his best to spread Conservative idelas among a bunch of Liberals in a disfunctional state govt which Tonko bathed in for far to long. And you're right, Tonko is right at home with the Obamaites. I'm just tired of carrying all of them on my back. I for one would be willing to be on George's team.
The Rensselaer County REP chair is stepping down. Although he still controls the County-they took loses in Troy. This is called decency and giving the party a chance to rebuild. Compare that to this County-you can implode the REP party take it from 7 to 2 County seats and still "lead".
George will never run for Congress. Look at the enrollment numbers. What he should look at is State Senate-Farley is very long in the tooth. George in the majority in the State Senate makes sense. If Jimmy would make his intentions known it would help many others.
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The Rensselaer County REP chair is stepping down. Although he still controls the County-they took loses in Troy. This is called decency and giving the party a chance to rebuild. Compare that to this County-you can implode the REP party take it from 7 to 2 County seats and still "lead". 
