While the idea that this can be settled with a beer seems a product of drinking too much Kool-Aid, we should put the Jumaane Williams disgrace put in context–Rudy would right now be in the process of releasing Jumaane's juvie record, and leading the cops in a City Hall rally in which we'd wonder if it was the Mayor, rather than the Councilman, who had Tourette's. Mayor Bloomberg suggests NYPD, Councilman Jumaane Williams can smooth over arrest flap with a beer www.nydailynews.com
Bloomie raises money for State Senate Republicans, and for once I'll let it slide (perhaps not the best choice of words). Cash flowing after vote www.timesunion.com
Is Sharpton already violating his contract? THE PEREZ NOTES: Al Sharpton and the race in the 54th AD thepereznotes.blogspot.com
G-d endorses B-b T-rn-r. TorahLawSaysDontVoteForWeprin www.scribd.com
The Jewish Press Endorses Weprin:
"Mr. Turner has advocated a prompt 35 percent cut in government spending without any new taxes, but insists this would not necessarily impact significantly on the lives of those who depend on such government funds, particularly Social Security and Medicare. We don't usually agree with The New York Times, but here is its editorial reaction: "That would take a magician, not a businessman"… Further, we urge voters keep in mind that the notion that elected officials must take positions tracking the tenets of their faith is not something that is necessarily good for a Jewish minority in a predominantly Christian country. Our sad experience with the Sunday blue laws comes readily to mind. "
We don't usually agree with the Jewish Press, but the guy from Shelly Silver's staff who wrote their editorial really nails it. Sept. 13 Endorsements ,Editorial Board www.jewishpress.com
At last, an explaining for why Bob Turner would pander to the Tea Party and say he wanted to “end subsidies” and “end government dependencies”—things Ed Koch has assured us Turner does not believe.
“It was written before this race,” Turner explained. Profile of Robert Turner: From ‘Springer’ Show to Bid for Weiner’s House Seat www.nytimes.com
Fringe-oid homophobes make Bob Turner their Cause de Jour. In Race for Weiner's Seat, $75,000 From Foes of Same-Sex Marriage cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com
The Smartest Man in America says: "Over all, Mr. Weprin’s advantages are more tangible, which is why I would consider him a modest favorite…But a victory by Mr. Turner would hardly be surprising…it would represent a nice little notch in Republicans’ belts and a troubling data point for Democrats." Race to Replace Weiner Down to the Wire fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com
Jon "Bowzer" Bauman gets introduced by Lew "Fido" Fidler. Here And Now www.capitaltonight.com