Bob Turner's commitment to Social Security turns out not to encompass most of those not already receiving it: "Turner told attendees at the fundraiser that some of his most important goals are to preserve Social Security for people 55 and over"
He also thinks he broke 40% last year; he did not. GOP Hopeful Bob Turner Holds Fundraiser In Sheepshead Bay, Touts Business Experience | Sheepshead Ba www.sheepsheadbites.com
"Bob and Weave" Turner switches positions on the Norquist No-Tax Pledge. Sort of. Turner Hedges on Tax Pledge He Signed in 2010 | PolitickerNY www.politickerny.com
In which we learn "moderate Republican" Turner's idea of a good read is far right wing Austrian economics, that he hates immigrants, mostly out of ignorance, that he's not sure whether Moslems are worthy of employment, and the he opposes abortion and denies the existence of global warming. Bob Turner Has Been Reading Hayek, Not Briefing Books | PolitickerNY www.politickerny.com
Turner: The falafel bashing continues; not only are Muslims unworthy of being hired, but they should have no place to pray for a job. Turner Resurrects Ground Zero Mosque. www.capitaltonight.com (He opposes the Sheepshead Bay Mosque too—apparently anything too close to Lundy’s is hallowed ground).
Lieberman endorses Weprin.Does anyone doubt that if Liz Holtzman was the candidate, he's be endorsing Turner? Joe Lieberman To Endorse David Weprin Tomorrow | PolitickerNY www.politickerny.com
Old Queens hand Schenkler channels Gatemouth; Chronicling Koch's spite for Saul Weprin. Queens Tribune – NFP www.queenstribune.com
Despite his frequent absences (even when he's there), Junior Boyland proves he is obsessed with governance. Assemblyman William Boyland Jr. plays CityVille and Facebook games on his phone during legislative s nycapitolnews.com
The difference between American and British conservatism in a "nutshell." Congress nutters risk global finance: UK minister www.reuters.com
The McCain of old rises like Lazarus.
Welcome back. John McCain calls Tea Party pols 'hobbits' in fiery Senate speech about Boehner's debt-ceiling deal www.nydailynews.com