Biden: “Not Your Father’s Republican Party:” Has the GOP Changed?
Joe Biden spent a lot of time in the Senate — 32 years — and he says he’s never seen anything like the clout of two freshman minority senators, Republicans Ted Cruz of Texas and Rand Paul of Kentucky.The vice president didn’t quite use the word “bully,” but he — in a...
Benghazi, IRS, AP-but Might Republicans cross the line?
Triple Trouble for the Obama Administration, but might Republicans overplay their hand? When it rains, it pours, right? Benghazi, IRS, AP.
Obama was pushed by Clintons into endorsement of Hillary in 2016: book
Great lead story in the NY Post today: President Obama made a secret deal to support Hillary Clinton when she runs for president in 2016, campaign sources say, payback for the support her husband gave him in 2012. I made the same prediction on RNN-TV about a year ago....
Brian Lehrer: Weiner and Thompson have momentum in race for Mayor
Dominic Carter spoke with the most important voice in Radio when it comes to New York’s Race for Mayor. Brian Lehrer of WNYC. Lehrer says Weiner and Thompson have the momentum. See it out of Brian’s own mouth here.
Weiner gains in the Polls
Anthony Weiner made his first debate appearance last night as a candidate for New York City mayor as a new poll found him gaining ground in the race.The new Marist Poll found Weiner trailing his chief rival, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, 19 percent to Quinn’s...
Dominic Carter visits St. Catherine’s Church in New Rochelle
Dominic Carter had a wonderful time as the Men's Day Speaker at St. Catherine's AME Church in New Rochelle Sunday May 19th, 2013 with the congregation and Pastor there, Rev. Michael Rouse.
Vito Lopez’s “Icky” Legacy and former Sen. D’Amato Back Bill Thompson
Dominic Carter gives his take on New York Assemblyman Vito Lopez, , will not be prosecuted nor face additional ethics charges after additional reports of his behavior were released. And on in the New York City Mayoral race, former senator Al D'Amato is backing...
Quiet and Methodical: The Bill Thompson Campaign for NYC Mayor
For weeks here in the New York City area folks have asked me, what is Bill Thompson doing?Is he a candidate for NYC mayor?Does he really want this or is he just going through the motions?Where is Thompson's passion?Well, if Thompson's personality was not so low-key,...
Yes, Anthony Weiner can be elected mayor.
In my opinion, it was a very smart political move by Anthony Weiner to "test the waters" for a possible campaign for mayor.First of all, I think Weiner has already decided he's running for mayor, but what I'm referring to is that during his set of local TV interviews...
Remarkable Anthony Weiner Interview. Part two airs tonight at 6pm
This morning at 7:25 AM, I will be discussing possible candidate for Mayor Anthony Weiner on Curtis Sliwa's Radio Show. AM 970.This is the interview that I did Wednesday with Weiner that has gone national. Weiner was quite candid and remarkable. Polling has already...
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Obama Commercial hits Romney Hard
The Obama campaign is hitting hard at Romney, with a 2-minute ad on Mitt Romney's Bain Capital. Targeting Romney's involvement in the acquistion of GST Steel, the commercial shows workers at a shuttered plant pinning Romney and Bain with the blame. “They made as much...
Newsweek Cover: Obama First Gay President
Newsweek isn’t going to let Time win without a fight. In the battle for most controversial cover of the week, Newsweek fired back at Time magazine’s now-infamous breastfeeding mom image by putting President Barack Obama under a rainbow halo with the tagline "The First...
Come on Folks, Who Really Politicized Bin Laden’s Death?
I have to confess I was a little uncomfortable with the ad from team Obama on Bin Laden, from the perspective of these types of attacks (Mitt Romney might not have made the same decision to send Navy SEALs into Pakistan) are best left historically to surrogates. Like...
When does a Good thing become too much? Final thoughts on the President on Jimmy Fallon’s Show
Social Media will prove to be extremely important with the 2012 election. Hey, the President's team proved to be Masters with its use in 2008, displaying the viability of Social Media. They have also demonstrated to be Masters at Facebook Town Hall Meetings, raising...
Me, My Aunt, and The Mayor
2012 Inner Circle Show. Had a Great Time. I played Herman Cain. Me, My Aunt Inez, and Mayor Bloomberg. My Aunt raised me, and is 66 years young.
The High Cost of College
We took on the high cost of college. I pointed out it cost 50,000 a year for my daughter to attend Syracuse, and threw out there if we should return to the days of free tuition at the City University of New York. As a result of the high costs of education, many...
What Is the Real Reason the Presidential Race Is Already So Tight?
The general election campaign is underway and the president could be in for the fight of his life. As expected, Mitt Romney won all five GOP primaries Tuesday, and his remarks sure sounded like an energetic nomination speech. "A better America begins tonight," Romney...
Quinn gains 20 point lead: poll
Let's face it. If you're City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the race for NYC Mayor can't get here fast enough. Quinn who has a shot at making history not only as the first woman mayor of the Big Apple, but also as the first openly gay mayor of the city, has been...
Trayvon Martin shooting: George Zimmerman
George Zimmerman, who slipped out of jail on $150,000 bail in the early morning darkness, went back into hiding Monday and likely fled to another state to avoid threats as he awaits his second-degree murder trial for the killing of Trayvon Martin. Later Monday, the...
Romney puts foot in mouth AGAIN
You knew it was coming. It had to be on the way. After all it's Mitt Romney. One step forward, two steps backwards. Sure enough, on Sunday, reporters overheard Romney telling wealthy Palm Beach, Fla., contributors how he would slash education and housing programs. The...
Towns is not seeking re-election
Rep. Ed Towns (D-N.Y.) is retiring after 30 years in Congress. Towns will not seek re-election later this year for the re-drawn 8th Congressional seat. The 77-year-old was to face a tough primary fight against two Democratic challengers, New York City Councilman...
Bill Cosby: Trayvon Martin Case is about guns, not race
Entertainer Bill Cosby says the national uproar over the killing of teen Trayvon Martin should be over guns, not race. In an interview on CNN's "State of the Union" that aired Sunday, Cosby said calling George Zimmerman a racist was pointless. "What is solved by...