President Obama is asking Gov. David Paterson, a fellow Democrat, to withdraw from the governor’s race, according to The New York Times. Paterson should consider obliging. As a matter of fact, why bother waiting until 2010? He should consider stepping down now.
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Scott Brinton
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9/24/09
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The Herald asked Long Beach residents to share with us their thoughts on the election for City Council on Nov. 3, including the candidates and issues that are most important to them. The following are some of the responses.
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9/24/09
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Democratic Committee leader Michael Zapson appears to have his work cut out for him. To recapture the majority on the Long Beach City Council, he must get all three of his party’s candidates elected on Nov. 3, while the Republican coalition needs just one of its three nominees to garner enough votes to maintain a 3-2 majority.
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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9/17/09
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Pat Maher edged out Stephanie Ovadia in the primary election last week for the Democratic nomination in Nassau County’s 13th Legislative District.
According to results released by the Board …
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Mike Caputo
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9/15/09
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For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. But now it’s up to 5th District Conservative voters to decide who will represent them in the November election.
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By Mike Russo and Judy Rattner
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9/11/09
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