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Stonewall Democrats Of NYC Endorses Silver, Connor; Powell And Harrison In Primary Bids

by: robert.harding

Tue Jul 22, 2008 at 19:39:28 PM EDT

The Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City, a group that advocates for LGBT causes and supports candidates who are friendly to gay causes, has released their list of endorsements for the 2008 election.

There aren't too many shockers on the list. Here are the notables:

- Kevin Powell was endorsed over Rep. Edolphus Towns in NY-10.

- The group backed Steve Harrison over Mike McMahon in NY-13.

- Joseph Addabbo was endorsed over Albert Baldeo in SD-15.

- Sen. Kevin Parker was endorsed in SD-21 over his two primary challengers Simcha Felder and Kendall Stewart.

- In SD-25, the Stonewall Democrats went with Sen. Martin Connor over Daniel Squadron.

- There will be no endorsement in SD-32, as Sen. Ruben Diaz, who has been an opponent of gay causes, did not receive an endorsement from the Stonewall Democrats and because there is no other candidate in the race, no one will get an endorsement.

- One of the more newsworthy endorsements came when the Stonewall Democrats backed Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver over Luke Henry and Paul Newell.

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I thought Irene's Spreadsheet had listed a challenger for Diaz... (0.00 / 0)

by: Roatti @ Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 00:27:59 AM UTC

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He does have challengers who have filed (4.00 / 1)

According to the NYC Board of Elections, Diaz has a challenger named Israel Martinez. The names seem to keep changing, but I guess since this comes from the BOE it might be more legit than other lists I have seen. I'm surprised Diaz's race has not gained much attention, since I think if there is anyone who should be primaried, it should be Diaz.

by: stevenman5000 @ Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 02:47:55 AM UTC

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The patrons of the Stonewall Tavern in June 1969 (4.00 / 2)

would not have endorsed Sheldon Silver over a lifelong AIDS Activist.

Just sayin'...

by: Paul Newell @ Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 01:16:42 AM UTC

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You deserved that endorsement, Paul n/t (4.00 / 1)

by: BingChester @ Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 19:06:28 PM UTC

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thanks Bing. n/t (0.00 / 0)

by: Paul Newell @ Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 20:40:30 PM UTC

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Luke Henry's Speech at Stonewall (0.00 / 0)

Unlike the other candidates in the AD 64 race, Luke was present at the Stonewall endorsement meeting. He gave a brief speech as to why he supported more progressive movements on the gay rights front. He articulates his knowledge and passion on the issue and a clip of his speech was posted on The Politicker and is available online here: http://www.observer.com/2008/p...

This is just another example of why we need reform, and a true progressive, in Albany.

Nicholas Schafer
Luke Henry for Assembly
www.LukeHenry.org

by: nicholas schafer @ Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 01:24:51 AM UTC

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Please retract (0.00 / 0)

I was present, spoke and got an ovation. I have built an HIV response organization that works with over 40,000 children in Africa and over 10,000 students in the NYC area. GLBT issues and sexual health issues have been at the center of my life's work - unlike any other candidate in the AD64 race.

This is not to reproach Luke. His speech was impassioned and right on all the issues. Just asking you to retract the

Unlike the other candidates in the AD 64 race

part.

Thank you,
Paul Newell
Democrat for Assembly

by: Paul Newell @ Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 01:55:44 AM UTC

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Forgot the link (0.00 / 0)

to Ubuntu Education Fund, http://www.ubuntufund.org/, the HIV organization I helped build for the past 8 years which has been recognized as a global leader in best practices by Desmond Tutu, Bill Clinton and many others.

by: Paul Newell @ Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 01:59:31 AM UTC

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Pardon (0.00 / 0)

Pardon, I must not have seen you.

by: nicholas schafer @ Sat Jul 26, 2008 at 19:23:20 PM UTC

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