|
Published: August 31, 2008 12:02 am
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Football and politics do mix
By Mark Scheer
E-mail Mark
Greater Niagara Newspapers
NIAGARA FALLS —
Perhaps all those days discussing the future of the Buffalo Bills with team owner Ralph Wilson are getting into the head of U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY.
Hot off of this week’s Democratic convention in Denver, Schumer issued a statement in response to Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s attempt to steal some of the thunder by naming his choice for vice president, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
Schumer characterized McCain’s pick as a “Hail Mary pass.”
“Certainly the choice of Palin puts to rest any argument about inexperience on the Democratic team and while Palin is a fine person, her lack of experience makes the thought of her assuming the presidency troubling,” he said.
No love for Bill?
There was a notable omission by Sen. Hillary Rodham-Clinton, D-N.Y., during her remarks at this week’s Democratic convention.
During her time at the microphone, Clinton said she came to Denver as a proud mother, a proud Democrat, a proud senator from New York and a proud supporter of Barack Obama.
Proud wife?
Not so much.
Clinton mentioned her husband only once during her speech, referring to him as “President Clinton.”
Billionaire X-factor
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, received an endorsement this week from Responsible New York, Rochester billionaire and Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano’s new political advocacy group.
Other local candidates making the billionaire’s list include Senate Republican Catharine M. Young and Buffalo Democratic state Senate candidate William T. Stachowski. Golisano’s group also endorsed former heavyweight boxer Joe Mesi, who is seeking to replace retiring Republican Sen. Mary Lou Rath.
Maziarz said he did not speak directly to Golisano or any of his aides. He said he didn’t even answer the questionnaire Responsible New York delivered to candidates in anticipation of making its endorsements. Instead, Maziarz said, he decided to send Golisano a letter explaining his positions on various issues because he wasn’t comfortable answering yes and no questions on some of the more complex problems.
Golisano’s group says it is looking for candidates who are committed to responsible state budgeting, government transparency, and improving the business climate in New York.
“Responsible New York and I share a strong commitment to moving our state, particularly upstate, in a positive direction,” Maziarz said.
|
|
|
|
 |
Cook
COOK full time.
Apply in person only,
Augie’s Diner,
2470 Military Rd.
...>MORE
Nurse Practitioner
NURSE PRACTITIONER-CARDIOLOGY. Full time. NYS license with one year of recent coronary care or cardiovacular care experi...>MORE
Sale Interviews
SALES. Joe Cecconi's Chrysler Complex, 2380 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Joe Cecconi's offers: Excellent pay ...>MORE
Grill Cook
GRILL COOK & Waitresses, exp only, full time. Apply within 2021 Main St. Nia Falls ...>MORE
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor
FT Maintenance Niagara Falls YMCA. HVAC, electr., plbg, carpentry, cleaning, pool. $13.25/hr...>MORE
Recreational Aide
Recreational Aide - Full/part time. Performs hand on activities to include crafts, cooking, recreational and social acti...>MORE
EEO Compliance & Workforce Diversity Coordinator
Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance
& Workforce Diversity Coordinator
City of Niagara Falls
Immediate...>MORE
Private Investigator
Private Investigator
Proven ability and equipment to conduct surveillance, background inquires and searches. 1-5 ye...>MORE
BILINGUAL PHONE INTERVIEWER
Bilingual Telephone interviewer. Surveys for insurance policy review. Spanish/English a Must. ft/pt & Sat. No sales/coll...>MORE
SHIPPING CLERK
Shipping Clerk, p/t, 30-35 hrs. wk., exp. in warehouse environment, knowledge of Word/Excel, data entry, UPS, freight ch...>MORE
See all ads |
Dodge 1993 Dakota 4x4
FORD 1999 WIndstar, LX, fully loaded, 38k miles, $3850. Excellent condition 860-4747...>MORE
1999 Dodge Caravan
DODGE 1999 Caravan, 33, V6, auto, A/C, 99k miles, good cond., runs great. $1950. 525-7796...>MORE
Nissan 1993 4x4
NISSAN 1993 4x4, extended cab, bedliner cap, $1200 or best offer, 715-2450...>MORE
Monte Carlo Z24 1998
MONTE CARLO Z24, 1998, runs good, average miles, excellent shape, $1800 , 990-2303...>MORE
1996 Saturn Sport Coup
SATURN 1996 Sport coup, 4 cyl, auto, exc cond in & out, loaded, CD, no rust, 97k orig. mi, $2195. 523-7102....>MORE
Yamaha 1982, 750
YAMAHA 1982, 750, runs perfect,
low mileage, $895.
716-525-2889...>MORE
1996 Ford Escort
FORD 1996 Escort 4 cyl, 2 dr, exc cond in & out, no rust, 1 owner, only 61k orig mi, $2195. 523-7102...>MORE
Ford 1998 F150
FORD 1998 F150, standard cab, 4wd, excellent shape, $3495.
716-525-2889...>MORE
Chevy 1995 Pickup
CHEVY 1995 Pickup truck, 4WD, 5 speed, must see, never had plow on it, $2800 bo, 804-5579...>MORE
Chevy 1994 High Topper Van
CHEVY 1994 High topper van, high road miles, mechanically sound, $900 or bo, 716-510-8105...>MORE
See all ads |
|
 |
|
Print this story
E-mail this story
