In the blame game going around Democratic circles in the wake of the loss of Anthony Weiner’s old Congressional seat, most of the finger-pointing has been directed toward Queens Democratic Party boss Joe Crowley and his hand-picked candidate, David Weprin.
But the masterminds behind the Weprin campaign–Democratic political consultants The Parkside Group– have been in for a little blame as well, since they managed to lose one of the most closely watched races in the nation despite a 3-1 registration advantage.
So how are they handling the ignominy? By sending out a press release touting their victories, of course:
The Parkside Group congratulates our victorious clients in yesterday’s elections. From the Mohawk Valley of Central New York, to the Hudson Valley communities of Rockland County, we’re honored to have worked with such great (and successful) candidates for public office.
In Rockland County, we are thrilled Lou Falco defeated heavy-favorite Tim O’Neill in a spirited Democrat Primary for Sheriff. Despite having never run for office before, Falco bested the high-spending O’Neill, who was the Democratic nominee for the office four years ago. We are proud to have been Lou’s general strategist and media consultant for this rough and tumble campaign. Lou is truly a law enforcement professional and we know he’ll be a tough, fair and accomplished Sheriff.
In the Mohawk Valley, we are proud to have worked with our friends at SEIU on an independent expenditure campaign to elect Democrat Anthony Brindisi to the New York State Assembly. In a district where Republicans are typically the victors, Brindisi currently holds a commanding 2,000 vote lead.
In Queens, we are proud to have been the chief strategists for Democrat Michael Simanowitz, who “handily defeated” his Republican opponent yesterday and will be sworn into the New York State Assembly. We have known Michael for years and are positive that he will be a truly exceptional legislator and public servant (just like his esteemed predecessor, the Hon. Nettie Mayersohn).
Although the results weren’t what we had hoped for, we are proud to have been part of David Weprin’s campaign team in his race for Congress. We would like to thank David, his family, his dedicated campaign staff and the thousands of volunteers who worked so hard over the last two months. We’d also like to recognize some of the great leaders in the Democratic Party that we worked with, including the staff and leadership of the DCCC. David may not be going to Congress, but we know he will continue his fight to improve our economy and create jobs as a powerful voice in the State Assembly.
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ok so who are the principals in the parkside group? what are the percentages in this race?
As I have said many times the “Queens GOTO” consulting and lobbying firm wins no mater what the results are, since they charge for there services and win lose or draw they get “PAID”
So this is for you.
How Sweet it is.
Before there was the “Oracle at Delphi” there was Count Vampire J. Machiavelli
VJ Machiavelli
The Legislative Budget is Too Damn High
Stand Up For The America and The American People
In this toxic environment, it is amazing that California Democrats have been able to successfully pushback these Tea Party Republicans’ vicious attacks, and that Senator Reid also successfully defeated an aggressive Tea Party candidate. I LOVE New York, but I can’t believe that New York Democrats allowed a Tea Party Republican define this election in New York. Those DEMOCRATS who have aggressively defended their position, who they are and the causes they represent have been SUCCESSFUL.
Nevertheless, Win, Lose, or Draw, it will be this President and the 111th Congress that history will favor during this very critical period in U.S. History. It was this President and the 111th Congress that stopped the bleeding and kept the country from falling off the cliff. It was this President and the 111th Congress who have done everything HUMANLY possible to stabilize the U.S. economy and help the American people during these very difficult time. Yes, the President and Democrats have taken some big political hits, and I disagree with many, many of their decisions; however, everything that they have done has been to HELP the country and the American people; otherwise, the U.S. may have been forced to default or there may have been a government shut down during these very difficult times.
However, it is the Democrats and their supporters who must have the political will to get this message to the American people. It is the Democrats who must Communicate, Communicate, Communicate.
CHOICE: Stand Up For The Country and the American People or Provide More Free Rides For Millionaires and Wealthy Investors. I have no problem with anyone making money in America. It is good to make money. We just need to be fair to people on Main Street and the most vulnerable people in America. We must be fair and balanced. A nation cannot attain or maintain propserity with a HALF Broke, HALF Boom society.
Instead of sending a message to President Obama, Democrats and their supporters should have challenged NY9 to protect their DISTRICT; to send a message to the TEA Party, with poverty increasing across the country, we desperately need people in the U.S. Congress who will help the American people get back to WORK, not provide more and more free rides for the millionaires and wealthy investors; and to STOP playing these political games. Not only was this right thing, it was their duty.
Democrats should have asked Turner if elected would he stand by the people in NY9 or would he stand by the Tea Party Republicans. He surely cannot do both.
I cannot believe that any New Yorker or anyone would reward this bad, ugly behavior that is spewing across America. In addition, those who disagree with this ugly behavior are quickly purged from the Republican Party (Rep. Castle, DE; Senator Bennett, UT; Gov Cris, FL). So why should anyone believe that Turner can successfully oppose the Republicans obstructionist’s agenda
Democrats should have reminded NY9 that in January 2009, we were losing 500,000 jobs a month; that Lehman had gone bankrupt; that the auto industry and other major corporations were on the verge of collapsing. It is true that during the past five months of this year (2011) with House Controlled Republicans, the unemployment rate has been INCREASING; however, from March 2009 to April 2011 with House Controlled Democrats, the unemployment rate was DECREASING. We must stop playing games. We must get people back to work.
Again, despite having MILLIONS of people still unemployed, it will be the Tea Party Republicans who still say “No, No, No” to efforts to create jobs and getting the American people back to work just as they have done for the past two years. Democrats must get this message to the American people.
Yes, times are tough; but it is this PRESIDENT and DEMOCRATS who have kept the country from falling off the cliff; and it is DEMOCRATS who will keep standing up for the people struggling on Main Street and trying to grow the U.S. economy.
Look at the Jewish appointments made by this President. If anyone can work with the Jewish community, it is President Obama. Instead of strengthening the Jewish influence, not only did the NY 9 Special Election weaken the Jewish representation in congress, if Democrats are unable to BLOCK Republicans’ attack on Main Street, the residents of District 9 will be the ones who suffer the consequences.
But what I really do not understand how any New Yorker or anyone could support a political party that would push this United States to the BRINK of Default; whose Representatives would prefer to sit on the sidelines and say “No, No, No” on each and every issue rather than make a serious effort to help this country recover and move forward during these very difficult times; and who are determined to destroy the safety net of the people struggling on Main Street while giving millionaires and wealthy investors more and more free rides. What kind of U.S. Congressman would do anything like this? What kind of person would do anything like this? What happened to the American spirit? Whatever happened to country first?
New York has always been that Beacon Light of Hope for people around the world, how can any New Yorker support such vicious, ugly behavior; how can any New Yorker support any person that could watch the American people suffer, the U.S. economy fall off the cliff, and not even blink an eye?
Regardless of political party, this is America. This is America, the world’s greatest democracy. The world largest economy. Many, many people have risked their lives so that this nation shall long endure. It is our duty. It is our responsibility to complete the tasks remaining before us. We must restore civility and brinkmanship so that this nation shall long endure.
This is America. This is America. Sweet Land of Liberty. We can do better. We must do better. How we deal with these critical issues will determine our moral health as individuals, our cultural health as a region, our political health as a nation, and our prestige as leaders of the free world.
Peace Be With You And Across America
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