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How’s This For Conflict Of Interest? Sen. Diane Savino — To Hell With The Taxpayers

Published in February 10th, 2009

Posted by Cincinnatus in Cincinnatus, David Paterson, Earl, Jon Powers, Local Congressional Races, MCC Presidency, Malcolm Smith, NYS Budget, New York State, Tom Golisano

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The Daily News had an editorial over the weekend about Democratic state Senator Diane Savino — the person Malcolm Smith named as chair of the Senate Civil Service and Pension Committee, and what she had to say about Governor Paterson’s suggested reforms to New York’s overly generous pension system for it highly paid public employees.
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The Winners and Losers of 2008 – Rochester Edition

Published in December 31st, 2008

Posted by Lemon Lyman in Articles, Bill Reilich, Bob Duffy, David Gantt, David Garretson, David Nachbar, Jim Alesi, Joe Morelle, Joe Robach, Jon Powers, Lemon Lyman, Maggie Brooks, Monroe County, Richard Dollinger, Tom Golisano, Tom Hasman

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Friends, in response to Fred Dicker’s article in yesterday’s NY Post, I would like to present a list of the winners and losers of 2008 in Rochester and Upstate Politics. Please feel free to add any that I may fail to recognize.
WINNERS
Joe Robach, Jim Alesi: Both incumbent State Senators faced heavy opposition from the Monroe County Democratic [...]

I heard the most amazing thing from President Elect Obama!

Published in November 9th, 2008

Posted by bullwinkle in Articles, Barack Obama, Bullwinkle, Jon Powers, Local Congressional Races, MisterF, New York State, Prudence Izguhde

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Congrats to President Elect Obama!
I listened to his first press conference as President Elect and then heard him say the most Amazing thing! He referred to George W. Bush [yes we are thinking about the same person] as President Bush! I am going to spare you the video, it’s out there. Here is part of [...]

It’s Offical — Kryzan Not on WFP Line

Published in November 3rd, 2008

Posted by Cincinnatus in Alice Kryzan, Chris Lee, Cincinnatus, Jon Powers

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Our buddy jacksonsmiles will get to vote for Jon Powers on the Working Families Party Line after all. The Buffalo News is reporting that Alice Kryzan has run out of options after a Appeals Court upheld the ruling preventing her from being on that line.
Acdording to the Buffalo News:
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Second [...]

BREAKING — Judge Rules Powers Must Stay On Working Families Line

Published in October 27th, 2008

Posted by The Equalizer in Alice Kryzan, Jon Powers, The Equalizer

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According to the Buffalo News:
A judge ruled today that Jon Powers must remain on the ballot as the candidate of the Working Families Party in next week’s 26th District congressional election, dealing a major blow to Democrat Alice J. Kryzan’s hope of securing an additional line.
Acting State Supreme Court Justice Kimberly A. O’Connor in Albany [...]

Jon Powers Did Draw A Salary From His Campaign!

Published in October 20th, 2008

Posted by Cincinnatus in Articles, Cincinnatus, Jon Powers, Local Congressional Races

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I know other blogs had this last week, but I thought this was worth posting. Jane Flash of 13-WHAM TV is reporting that former congressional candidate Jon Powers actually drew a salary from his campaign.
According to Jane:
Jon Powers, the heavily financed and heavily endorsed democrat who lost in the primary, is no longer a candidate. In [...]

Finally, Jon Powers Announces His Plans

Published in October 9th, 2008

Posted by The Equalizer in Articles, Jon Powers, Local Congressional Races, The Equalizer

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Well, western New York’s favorite substitute teacher, Jon Powers, finally announced his plans for the November campaign — with 26 days to go. He was payed off offered and accepted a job with the Eleison Group to develop Veteran Advisory Councils for Congressional campaigns across the country.
Our friends over at the Buffalo Bean were all [...]

Need Anymore Proof About JonJon Being All About Himself?

Published in October 6th, 2008

Posted by The Equalizer in Alice Kryzan, Articles, Jon Powers, Local Congressional Races, The Equalizer

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I have to admit it I missed this — I saw Jacksonsmile’s reference to it in a comment and had to post on it. I read the Buffalo News on line all the time but missed the story on Jon Powers moving out of state and opening the possibility for Alice Kryzan to receive the Working Families [...]

Did I Miss Jon Powers’ Announcement?

Published in September 26th, 2008

Posted by Cincinnatus in Cincinnatus, Jon Powers, Local Congressional Races

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The longer this goes on the less people care, but have I missed an announcement from Jon Powers and his plans on whether he planned on continuing his race for Congress?