Mejias Looks Like a Candidate to Me

Good stuff... (0.00 / 0)

Taking back the Senate is key. We need to look for races like this throughout NYS where we can take back the Senate.

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by: robert.harding @ Mon Nov 26, 2007 at 16:44:52 PM UTC

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I'm not a resident of Nassau, but shouldn't we be a little worried what will happen to Dave Mejias' seat on the Nassau County legislature if he is elected to the State Senate? If Dave Mejias goes, there's a big chance that his republican county district might vote for a Republican to replace Mejias, which will give the Republicans control of the legislature. Don't get me wrong, I'd be happy if Mejias became a state senator and helped us topple Bruno and the senate GOP, but I hope this doesn't give the Republicans control of the Nassau legislature.

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by: stevenman5000 @ Mon Nov 26, 2007 at 17:19:05 PM UTC

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certainly possible (0.00 / 0)

we shouldn't forget that mejias won re-election by the skin of his teeth.

that said, i like the trends in nassau. the GOoPs could take that seat, but it wouldn't be easy.

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by: phillip anderson @ Mon Nov 26, 2007 at 17:29:39 PM UTC

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Find a GOOD candidate... (0.00 / 0)

to take his seat. You have to think positive here. Mejias would be part of a new Democratic Senate majority and if you find a strong candidate in Nassau County, you can't be faulted for trying.

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by: robert.harding @ Mon Nov 26, 2007 at 18:12:14 PM UTC

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are you sure (0.00 / 0)

he can't hold both seats?

better question: if he's elected to the state senate, is his replacement appointed or is there a special election?

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by: SteveinNYC @ Tue Nov 27, 2007 at 04:37:19 AM UTC

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Question (0.00 / 0)

I was just wondering if anyone knew what the story was for the NYC Senate seats.  The 11th, 15th, and 22nd all have Democratic Party majorities in voter enrollment ratios.  Maltese in the 15th won 51%-49% in the last election.  Why aren't these seats high priority targets for the state Dems? They didn't even run anyone against Golden last time. What gives? Why focus on LI and the Mid-Hudson, which are demographically changing but still Republican majority areas?

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by: Klugstah @ Tue Nov 27, 2007 at 00:23:55 AM UTC

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We will be targeting Maltese in 2008, Joseph Addabbo Jr. will be challenging him, and it definetely will be a high target for the dems. With regards to Golden, I agree with you, and I hope the Dems run someone against him in 2008, regardless of our chances. Long Island is also important in taking over the State Senate, as they tend to be more open to Democrats than in years past. Just because certain districts have Republican majorities in voter enrollment figures does not mean a Republican will always win.

One strategy I think would be best would be for a Democrat to run in every single Republican district, regardless of chances, since it would force the Republicans to spend more money defending each seat, and making them play defense for every seat which will give us an advantage going into 2008.

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by: stevenman5000 @ Tue Nov 27, 2007 at 07:54:19 AM UTC

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Golden (0.00 / 0)

Has not faced an opponent since he defeated incumbent Vincent Gentile in 2002.  It would be a waste of resources to go after him.  Padavan has been out-enrolled for decades, but like myself most people vote for people not parties.  Maltese is in for a tough race this year but the Dem's are no united in candidate which means a bloody primary will help him get re-elected.  Mejias could not knock off King in a Democratic sweep on Congress last year and was barley re-elected to the job he had, Not the best candidate to take on Kemp.

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by: noel951 @ Wed Nov 28, 2007 at 16:17:02 PM UTC

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