The Gateway (Mitt is a Mutt Edition) [Includes Endorsement List]

Romney: A Not Ready For Prime Time Player. http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/09/mitts-apology-tour-line-crashes-against-reality.html nymag.com  

The statement Romney condemned did not come from the White House or the State Department, was issued before the violence began by someone at the embassy, in a state of panic (resembling Dubya's statement about the Danish cartoons in 2006) and without authorization, and had been repudiated by the White House by the time Romney issued his statement.  

Yet, Romney doubled down. Because Romney’s guiding light is Erich Segal and his watchword is "being President is never having to say I’m sorry.” Unfit For Government, Ctd andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com    

This brought tears to my eyes. 15 Photos Of Libyans Apologizing To Americans www.buzzfeed.com

 

 

 

The Daily News Editorial Board has the right to its own opinions, but not to its own facts.

Though I endorsed Teresa Ciccotto for Civil Court, the News’ assertion "Finkelstein and Mostofsky are backed by rival Borough Park Democratic Party factions. Ciccotto is independent" is pure fiction; Ciccotto is a longtime activist in the Star and Stripes Democratic Club backed by Peter Abbate, Alec Brook-Krasny and Vinnie Gentile (not that there's anything wrong with it).

But it is the News’ assertion that Lara Genovesi is "a law secretary to a Democratic machine-backed judge" that is a stone fucking disgrace.

Jeffrey Sander Sunshine is, by merit appointment, the State's Chief Judge for Matrimonial Matters. A longtime appointed Family Court Judge, the Kings County Democratic Organization eventually elevated Sunshine to Supreme Court (where he'd been serving by merit appointment for many years in an Acting capacity) only under considerable duress from the powers that be in the Office of Court Administration and the legal estaablishment. Though an expert in matrimonial matters, Justice Sunshine is considerably less political than my nine year old.

The Daily News owes Justice Sunshine an apology. Daily News endorsements for Surrogate and Civil Court www.nydailynews.com   

 

 

 

Juan Reyes opposes eating with homosexuals.

Perhaps he should join the Paul family in calling for repeal of the public accommodations section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and introduce legislation calling for his county's name to be changed from "Queens" to "Butch."  

Against his better judgment, Gatemouth endorses Ulrich, because punishment must be meted out. Former Rudy Giuliani aide Juan Reyes sends mailing blasting primary opponent, Councilman Eric Ulrich www.nydailynews.com   

 

 

 

Espaillat calls his own literature a distraction.
Then why the fuck did he print and mail it?
The Brian Lehrer Show – Meet the Candidates: NYS Senate District 31 www.wnyc.org   

 

 

 

Rock: "I am sure this will make…Gatemouth very happy; and as we all know: when Gatemouth is smiling the whole world smiles with him"

At Gate’s behest, Rock endorses Jo Anne Simon and Lincoln Restler.

He also announces endorsements for four District Leaders who are unopposed and not on the ballot. COUNTDOWN (Part Two): WITH A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE CHRIS BANKS v. INEZ BARRON RACE | Room Eight www.r8ny.com   

 

 

 

Dybbuk's social studies assignment Tuesday night was to ask his parents what they were doing on 9/11. I read him parts of the attached, and was reminded I spent a good deal of the day with Rhoda Jacobs. Waxings | Room Eight www.r8ny.com   

 

 

 

Rosie Mendez, the Council's most avid Star Trek fan?

No disrespect intended, but it ain't so.

Lew Fidler may have been sick recently, but he's still alive and kicking. A look at the desk of New York City Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, who was first elected in 2005. www.cityandstateny.com    

 

 

 

I've found only two nearly comprehensive primary day summaries on the web. One is mine; this is the other. There’s a Bunch of Elections Thursday, Which Ones Should You Care About? politicker.com  

Gotham Gazette pretends to be comprehensive, but isn't: Guide for the Last Minute Voter www.gothamgazette.com   

 

 

 

Primary Endorsement summary (all Democrats except where indicated) 

State Senate 

15 (GOP):  Eric Ulrich now and Joe Addabbo in November

16: Toby Stavisky

17: (Dem & Con) Simcha Felder

18: Martin Dilan

27: Brad Hoylman

31: Adriano Espaillat

33: Gustavo Rivera 

Assembly 

25: Nily Rozic

33: Clyde Vanel

38: Michael Miller

40: Ron Kim

42: Rhoda Jacobs

45: (Dem & IP) Steve Cymbrowitz

46: (GOP) Lucretia Regina-Potter now and Alec Brook-Krasny in November

48: Mitchell Tischler

54: Juan Rodriguez

55: Tony Herbert

57: Martine Guerrier

60: ChristopherBanks  

Judgeships

Manhattan Surrogate: Barbara Jaffe

Brooklyn 1st MCD: Lara Genovesi

Brooklyn 5th MCD: Theresa Ciccotto 

Democratic State Committee

42: Rodneyse Bichotte (STATE COMMITTEE ONLY!!!!) 

50: Lincoln Restler

52: Jo Anne Simon

55: David Miller

57: Wendy Washington

60: Earl Williams & Nikki Lucas