Endorsement and political thread.

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Times endorses Liu and Koppell for senate.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/30/opinion/choices-for-the-legislature-and-the-civil-court.html?_r=0

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1. Cuomo endorses challenger to Sampson

Azi Paybarah

Governor Andrew Cuomo today endorsed State Senate challenger Dell Smitherman against incumbent senator John Sampson of Brooklyn, who is facing federal indictment on a variety of charges.

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/08/8551669/cuomo-endorses-challenger-sampson?top-featured-1

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2. editorial: Gov. Cuomo, come out, come out and debate primary challenger Zephyr Teachout

Editorial Board

Come out, come out, wherever you are, Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo is laying low as his Democratic primary challenger Zephyr Teachout crisscrosses the state, challenging the governor to a debate. His campaign is reviewing the governor's schedule to see if he has time before the Sept. 9 primary.
http://www.syracuse.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/08/gov_cuomo_should_debate_democratic_primary_challenger_zephyr_teachout_editorial.html

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3. New York House candidates tap into their own cash

ENS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Some House candidates across New York are digging deep into their own pockets this election.

Democrat Aaron Woolf has devoted more than $400,000 of his own money in his race against Republican Elise Stefanik for an open U.S. House seat in northern New York. In the Hudson Valley, Democrat Sean Eldridge has contributed $1.34 million to his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, according to the most recent federal campaign filings.

http://www.fltimes.com/news/state/article_59875bbf-7fdc-5f3e-9d36-18095ef3a525.html?mode=jqm

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4. Lockheed gave $443,544 to NY lawmakers

Brian Tumulty and Nicole Gaudiano, Gannett Washington Bureau

Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. and its employees have contributed $443,544 to 24 current members of New York's congressional delegation since 2001.

Nationwide, political action committees and employees affiliated with Lockheed gave $12.4 million to members of Congress between Jan. 1, 2001 and Dec. 31, 2013, according to a recent MapLight analysis of contributions compiled by OpenSecrets.org.

About $8.1 million went to current lawmakers.

http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/new-york/2014/08/29/schumer-lockheed-owego-donations/14819509/

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5. Gov. Cuomo's reelection campaign continues to spend big in advance of Democratic primary

GLENN BLAIN
Gov. Cuomo is burning through campaign cash.

Cuomo’s reelection campaign spent nearly $2.5 million in just the past two weeks as he tried to head off the primary challenge of Democrat Zephyr Teachout, according to a financial disclosure statement made public late Friday. The spending includes more than $1.2 million on television ads.

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/gov-cuomo-reelection-campaign-continues-spend-big-advance-democratic-primary-blog-entry-1.1921864

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6. Sen. Charles Schumer endorses 'leading voice' Toby Ann Stavisky in Queens primary

CELESTE KATZ

Sen. Charles Schumer doesn't always endorse in Democratic primaries... but when he does, he goes with Toby Ann Stavisky.

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/sen-chuck-schumer-endorses-leading-voice-toby-ann-stavisky-queens-primary-blog-entry-1.1921765

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7. Bill de Blasio gives endorsements to his underdog supporters

ANNIE KARNI

Flatbush district leader Rodneyse Bichotte alienated many people in her community last year when she backed Bill de Blasio for mayor over former Controller Bill Thompson.

But the unpopular decision is paying off. Bichotte — now vying for an open Assembly seat in Brooklyn — is one of four little-known candidates Mayor de Blasio has chosen to endorse because they were early backers of his underdog campaign

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bill-de-blasio-giving-endorsements-underdog-supporters-article-1.1922640

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8. Experience and sharp focus on WNY qualify Hochul for lieutenant governor

http://www.buffalonews.com/opinion/buffalo-news-editorials/experience-and-sharp-focus-on-wny-qualify-hochul-for-lieutenant-governor-20140831

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9. Mayor de Blasio backing veteran NY Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky in Democratic primary

KEN LOVETT

Mayor de Blasio on Monday is set to formally endorse veteran Queens state Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky in her Democratic primary battle against businessman and activist S.J. Jung.

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/mayor-de-blasio-backing-veteran-ny-sen-toby-ann-stavisky-democratic-primary-blog-entry-1.1923503

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10. Former NY Gov. David Paterson: Tim Wu needs 'wakeup call' on what lieutenant governor job entails

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/ny-gov-david-paterson-tim-wu-wakeup-call-lieutenant-governor-job-entails-blog-entry-1.1923493


Oh please!

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44. Oh man. He should do stand-up. n/t

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46. He just says things.

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11. HTC Backs Cuomo-Hochul Ticket

Nick Reisman
The Hotel and Motel Trades Council on Tuesday endorsed the Cuomo-Hochul ticket, a move that follows the roll out of other major labor organizations announcing their support

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/htc-backs-cuomo-hochul-ticket/

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23. Two major unions throw support behind Gov. Cuomo, Kathleen Hochul ahead of Democratic primary

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2-unions-back-gov-cuomo-kathleen-hochul-democratic-primary-article-1.1924339

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12. Stefanik Taps New Spokesman

Nick Reisman

Republican congressional candidate Elise Stefanik has tapped a veteran of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign to become her communications director.

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/stefanik-taps-new-spokesman/

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13. The GOTV Campaign

Nick Reisman

From the morning memo, ICYMI:

Getting out the vote: It’s an important aspect of political campaigns that’s rarely seen publicly by voters, but deeply important for candidates.

For the primary campaigns of Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu, they’re relying on a combination of grassroots support and labor groups that have endorsed them.

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/the-gotv-campaign/

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14. Bill de Blasio Endorses Pete Sikora for Assembly

http://observer.com/2014/08/bill-de-blasio-endorses-pete-sikora-for-assembly/

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15. Daily News Backs Cuomo in Upcoming Primary

NY1

The Daily News is throwing its support behind Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.

In an op-ed published Tuesday, the News calls Cuomo the best Democrat for the job of governor.
http://www.ny1.com/content/news/214803/daily-news-backs-cuomo-in-upcoming-primary/

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16. Attorney fees top $100k in 2014 for Sen. Tom Libous’ campaign

http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2014/09/02/attorney-fees-top-100k-in-2014-for-sen-tom-libous-campaign/

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17. NYS Rifle & Pistol Association: Kathy Hochul’s voting record is great, but…

http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2014/09/02/nys-rifle-pistol-association-kathy-hochuls-voting-record-is-great-but/

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18. Rob Astorino’s education plan: Elected Board of Regents; no more Common Core

http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2014/09/02/rob-astorinos-education-plan-elected-board-of-regents-no-more-common-core/

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19. "Band of Brothers:" Tim Wu endorses John Liu and S.J. Jung for NY Senate - UPDATED

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/band-brothers-tim-wu-endorses-john-liu-s-jung-state-senate-blog-entry-1.1924822

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20. Liu Passes On Making Endorsement In Governor’s Primary (Updated)

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/liu-passes-on-making-endorsement-in-governors-primary/

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21. 3 vie in Assembly district hungry for chances at jobs

http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/elections/3-vie-in-assembly-district-hungry-for-chances-at-jobs-20140901

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22. Eric Schneiderman campaign spokesman says things looking good for the race

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/eric-schneiderman-campaign-spokesman-good-race-blog-entry-1.1924748

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24. Simon ‘Disappointed’ After Mayor Endorses Sikora

http://observer.com/2014/09/simon-disappointed-after-mayor-endorses-sikora/

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25. DiNapoli challenged to debate in state comptroller’s race

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2014-09-02-89052.113122-DiNapoli-challenged-to-debate-in-state-comptrollers-race.html

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26. Team Cuomo rolls out pro-choice endorsements as primary rhetoric heats up

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/team-cuomo-rolls-pro-choice-endorsements-primary-rhetoric-heats-blog-entry-1.1925311

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27. De Blasio, Democrats to rally for Hochul

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/node/8551780

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32. Wu: Hochul’s ‘Rebrand’ Won’t Work

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/wu-hochuls-rebrand-wont-work/

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28. NYS Nurses Association doesn't endorse in primary for governor, but backs 2 breakaway Senate Dems

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/nys-nurses-association-doesn-endorse-primary-governor-backs-2-breakaway-senate-dems-blog-entry-1.1925738

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31. Nurses Association For DiNapoli

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/nurses-association-for-dinapoli/

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29. Actor Mark Ruffalo backs Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu in upcoming Democratic primary

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/actor-mark-ruffalo-backs-zephyr-teachout-tim-wu-upcoming-democratic-primary-blog-entry-1.1926110

[Smarmie Doofus]

45. I'm reposting this to GD w. just "Mark Ruffalo" as the header.

I'll be you a dime that I get four times the hits you get on this.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025486982

And don't forget about that dime you owe me.

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47. We shal see.

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30. Menchaca Backs Zuniga in Bid to Unseat Ortiz

http://observer.com/2014/09/menchaca-backs-zuniga-in-bid-to-unseat-ortiz/

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33. Fernando Cabrera Takes Campaign Cash From Pro-Life GOP Donor

http://observer.com/2014/09/fernando-cabrera-takes-campaign-cash-from-pro-life-gop-donor/

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34. Brown, Higgins Back Kennedy In Primary

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/brown-higgins-back-kennedy-in-primary/

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35. CSEA Endorsements Don’t Include NY-19, IDC Races

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/csea-endorsements-dont-include-ny-19-idc-races/

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36. Hillary Clinton to mark 9/11 anniversary at NYC fundraiser for responders and kin

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/hillary-clinton-mark-9-11-anniversary-nyc-fundraiser-responders-kin-blog-entry-1.1926372

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37. Rifle & Pistol Assoc. releases slate of primary endorsements

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/219725/rifle-pistol-assoc-releases-slate-of-primary-endorsements/

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38. Rival Satmar sects agree on Cuomo-Hochul

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/09/8551812/rival-satmar-sects-agree-cuomo-hochul?top-featured-2

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39. With Primary On The Way, Teachout Goes Robocalling

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/with-primary-on-the-way-teachout-goes-robocalling/

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40. Conservation Voters back Klein for re-election

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2014-09-03-89090.113122-Conservation-Voters-back-Klein-for-reelection.html

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41. Cuomo Ally Pounces On Wu Comments

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/cuomo-ally-pounces-on-wu-comments/

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42. Cuomo Ally Pounces On Wu Comments

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/cuomo-ally-pounces-on-wu-comments/

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43. Latimer Opponent Releases First TV Ad (Updated)

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/09/latimer-opponent-releases-first-tv-ad/