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Background on Local Politicians

by: BingChester

Tue Jun 17, 2008 at 22:42:27 PM EDT

I've recently moved to the East Village in the lovely and scenic borough of Manhattan. One of the first things I did (after gaining internet access) was to look up my local representatives. Yes, I was incessantly mocked by my roommate, but I'm the political one of the place. Anyway, I've been doing some background research but I was hoping that some of you on TAP could give me the low-down on a few of these characters.

BingChester :: Background on Local Politicians

Specifically, here are the people that represent me in government:

Congress: Nydia Velazquez
Assembly: Brian Kavanagh
Senate: Martin Connor
City Council: Rosie Mendez

Specifically I'd be curious on one important scale: are these individuals progressives or moderates?

I would appreciate any brief tips on this as I continue researching. I can tell you plenty about my old representatives in Westchester and Binghamton, but now I'd like to learn a little about my new representatives.

Thanks for the help!

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Connor has a mixed record and he's being primaried for the second straight time, Kavanagh and Mendez both were elected in 2006, and Velazquez was an intense Clinton support and historically linked to the Puerto Rican community.

What are some of the gaps?

by: BingChester @ Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 02:48:14 AM UTC

we now share congresswoman and (0.00 / 0)

state senator. gotta empty the dog. i'll fill ya in as best as i can in a bit.

TODAY is day one. It always is.

by: phillip anderson @ Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 03:27:22 AM UTC

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I remember reading about your city council district and Diamondstone while I was researching Connor, so I figured you were in the Brooklyn parts of the districts. From what I've read (including the interview on TAP), I'm really impressed with Daniel Squadron. Especially in a safe democratic district, this strikes me as a great chance to replace an old-timer with a change-progressive.

by: BingChester @ Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 15:46:31 PM UTC

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