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		<description><![CDATA[<p>David Storobin <a href="http://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2012/2012_06142.htm" target="_blank">beat back</a> Simcha Felder's fraud lawsuit and will be the district's Republican candidate in November.</p>
<p>A new phone app will help voters tomorrow <a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/12/new-app-to-help-voters-expose-trouble-at-the-polls/" target="_blank">log election problems</a>.</p>
<p>Gotham Gazette <a href="http://www.gothamgazette.com/index.php/state/1449-guide-for-the-last-minute-voter" target="_blank">released a guide</a> to the primary elections.</p>
<p>Juan Reyes just wants Eric Ulrich <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/#search/is%3Aunread/139bb871422e3c3b" target="_blank">to apologize</a> to Bob Dole over his Viagra joke.</p>
<p>Reyes <a href="http://capitaltonightny.ynn.com/2012/09/reyes-contradicts-on-giuliani-endorsement/" target="_blank">contradicted himself</a> on Rudy Giuliani's involvement in his race.</p>
<p>GOP'er George McDonald is <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/09/doe-funds-george-mcdonald-forms-2013-mayoral-exploratory-committee" target="_blank">plowing forward</a> with his 2013 mayoral campaign.</p>
<p><!--more-->The Sephardic Community Federation <a href="http://go.edir3.com/l/a/tz/lrj/6gef/pmf/fjrq/trouble.htm" target="_blank">issued its endorsements</a>.</p>
<p>Guillermo Linares and Adriano Espaillat <a href="http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/2012/sep/12/meet-candidates-nys-senate-district-31/" target="_blank">went on WNYC</a>.</p>
<p>Linares <a href="http://capitaltonightny.ynn.com/2012/09/assemblyman-odonnell-backs-linares/" target="_blank">featured Danny O'Donnell</a> in some campaign miailers.</p>
<p>Jumaane Williams <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/09/about-that-endorsement-rodneyse-bichotte-never-got-from-jumaane-williams" target="_blank">was annoyed</a> that Rodney Bichotte said he endorsed her for State Assembly when he only endorsed her for reelection as district leader.</p>
<p>Wendy Long <a href="http://e2.ma/message/3smsg/b3rpwg" target="_blank">still thinks</a> Kirsten Gillibrand needs to more about the "Gropez" scandal.</p>
<p>Long has a television ad but needs money <a href="http://capitaltonightny.ynn.com/2012/09/long-has-a-campaign-ad-needs-money-to-get-it-on-tv/" target="_blank">to put it on the air</a>.</p>
<p>Steve Cymbrowitz and Hakeem Jeffries <a href="http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/09/video-candidates-stump-in-manhattan-beach/" target="_blank">spoke to constituents</a> in Manhattan Beach.</p>
<p>Cymbrowitz emailed his <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thursday-s-Primary-Is-Crucial-To-Our-Community----I-Need-Your-Support.html?soid=1102961785406&amp;aid=ysPdLADnhYU" target="_blank">final pitch</a> to voters before the primary.</p>
<p>He also wants a supporter of his opponent <a href="http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/09/cymbrowitz-says-brighton-merchants-want-bid-executive-director-investigated-but-some-say-its-politically-motivated/" target="_blank">to be investigated</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cDYAQRcdqI&amp;feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">Bill Owens</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHsGXsxUTAw&amp;feature=g-u-u" target="_blank">Louise Slaughter</a> have new ads out.</p>
<p>Supporters of a certain civil court will receive <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=412825795445028&amp;id=181781935216083" target="_blank">a "special culinary treat"</a> from Brooklyn's next Democratic boss: "Our district leader and master chef, Frank Seddio, has promised to whip up a dinner that would put Julia Child to shame. Just make sure you save plenty of room for a very satisfying meal."</p>
<p>The MTA is considering <a href="http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2012/09/6537014/mta-considers-reducing-metrocard-bonuses?politics-bucket-headline" target="_blank">removing metrocard bonuses</a>.</p>
<p>CREW <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/09/ny-congressmen-named-to-corruption-crew" target="_blank">labeled</a> a few New York congressional members as among  the "most corrupt."</p>
<p>Orthodox leaders <a href="http://gestetnerupdates.com/2012/09/12/breaking-handful-orthodox-leaders-meeting-bloomberg-key-deputies-over-mpb/" target="_blank">met with Bloomberg</a> over his controversial circumcision proposal.</p>
<p>"And what the president should be doing is bringing a bill down, and then cajoling, bribing, threatening, kissing—whatever it takes—modifying at the edges, to get that piece of legislation passed," Bloomberg <a href="http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2012/09/6537024/bloomberg-criticizes-obamas-leadership-style-praises-his-reaction-b" target="_blank">said today</a> of President Obama's leadership style on economic issues.</p>
<p>Obama thinks Mitt Romney has a <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57511601-503544/obama-romney-shoots-first-aims-later/" target="_blank">"shoot first, ask questions later"</a> foreign policy mindset.</p>
<p>Obama <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/09/12/the-politics-of-the-libya-attack/" target="_blank">appears to have the advantage</a> in the Libya dispute.</p>
<p>In the category of things that shouldn't be said aloud, <a href="http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/09/12/bonus_quote_of_the_day.html" target="_blank">from Senator Lindsey Graham</a>, "If this is an economic election, we'll win, but if it's a demographic election, we're in trouble."</p>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>David Storobin <a href="http://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2012/2012_06142.htm" target="_blank">beat back</a> Simcha Felder's fraud lawsuit and will be the district's Republican candidate in November.</p>
<p>A new phone app will help voters tomorrow <a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/12/new-app-to-help-voters-expose-trouble-at-the-polls/" target="_blank">log election problems</a>.</p>
<p>Gotham Gazette <a href="http://www.gothamgazette.com/index.php/state/1449-guide-for-the-last-minute-voter" target="_blank">released a guide</a> to the primary elections.</p>
<p>Juan Reyes just wants Eric Ulrich <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/#search/is%3Aunread/139bb871422e3c3b" target="_blank">to apologize</a> to Bob Dole over his Viagra joke.</p>
<p>Reyes <a href="http://capitaltonightny.ynn.com/2012/09/reyes-contradicts-on-giuliani-endorsement/" target="_blank">contradicted himself</a> on Rudy Giuliani's involvement in his race.</p>
<p>GOP'er George McDonald is <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/09/doe-funds-george-mcdonald-forms-2013-mayoral-exploratory-committee" target="_blank">plowing forward</a> with his 2013 mayoral campaign.</p>
<p><!--more-->The Sephardic Community Federation <a href="http://go.edir3.com/l/a/tz/lrj/6gef/pmf/fjrq/trouble.htm" target="_blank">issued its endorsements</a>.</p>
<p>Guillermo Linares and Adriano Espaillat <a href="http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/2012/sep/12/meet-candidates-nys-senate-district-31/" target="_blank">went on WNYC</a>.</p>
<p>Linares <a href="http://capitaltonightny.ynn.com/2012/09/assemblyman-odonnell-backs-linares/" target="_blank">featured Danny O'Donnell</a> in some campaign miailers.</p>
<p>Jumaane Williams <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/09/about-that-endorsement-rodneyse-bichotte-never-got-from-jumaane-williams" target="_blank">was annoyed</a> that Rodney Bichotte said he endorsed her for State Assembly when he only endorsed her for reelection as district leader.</p>
<p>Wendy Long <a href="http://e2.ma/message/3smsg/b3rpwg" target="_blank">still thinks</a> Kirsten Gillibrand needs to more about the "Gropez" scandal.</p>
<p>Long has a television ad but needs money <a href="http://capitaltonightny.ynn.com/2012/09/long-has-a-campaign-ad-needs-money-to-get-it-on-tv/" target="_blank">to put it on the air</a>.</p>
<p>Steve Cymbrowitz and Hakeem Jeffries <a href="http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/09/video-candidates-stump-in-manhattan-beach/" target="_blank">spoke to constituents</a> in Manhattan Beach.</p>
<p>Cymbrowitz emailed his <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thursday-s-Primary-Is-Crucial-To-Our-Community----I-Need-Your-Support.html?soid=1102961785406&amp;aid=ysPdLADnhYU" target="_blank">final pitch</a> to voters before the primary.</p>
<p>He also wants a supporter of his opponent <a href="http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/09/cymbrowitz-says-brighton-merchants-want-bid-executive-director-investigated-but-some-say-its-politically-motivated/" target="_blank">to be investigated</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cDYAQRcdqI&amp;feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">Bill Owens</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHsGXsxUTAw&amp;feature=g-u-u" target="_blank">Louise Slaughter</a> have new ads out.</p>
<p>Supporters of a certain civil court will receive <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=412825795445028&amp;id=181781935216083" target="_blank">a "special culinary treat"</a> from Brooklyn's next Democratic boss: "Our district leader and master chef, Frank Seddio, has promised to whip up a dinner that would put Julia Child to shame. Just make sure you save plenty of room for a very satisfying meal."</p>
<p>The MTA is considering <a href="http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2012/09/6537014/mta-considers-reducing-metrocard-bonuses?politics-bucket-headline" target="_blank">removing metrocard bonuses</a>.</p>
<p>CREW <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/09/ny-congressmen-named-to-corruption-crew" target="_blank">labeled</a> a few New York congressional members as among  the "most corrupt."</p>
<p>Orthodox leaders <a href="http://gestetnerupdates.com/2012/09/12/breaking-handful-orthodox-leaders-meeting-bloomberg-key-deputies-over-mpb/" target="_blank">met with Bloomberg</a> over his controversial circumcision proposal.</p>
<p>"And what the president should be doing is bringing a bill down, and then cajoling, bribing, threatening, kissing—whatever it takes—modifying at the edges, to get that piece of legislation passed," Bloomberg <a href="http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2012/09/6537024/bloomberg-criticizes-obamas-leadership-style-praises-his-reaction-b" target="_blank">said today</a> of President Obama's leadership style on economic issues.</p>
<p>Obama thinks Mitt Romney has a <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57511601-503544/obama-romney-shoots-first-aims-later/" target="_blank">"shoot first, ask questions later"</a> foreign policy mindset.</p>
<p>Obama <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/09/12/the-politics-of-the-libya-attack/" target="_blank">appears to have the advantage</a> in the Libya dispute.</p>
<p>In the category of things that shouldn't be said aloud, <a href="http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/09/12/bonus_quote_of_the_day.html" target="_blank">from Senator Lindsey Graham</a>, "If this is an economic election, we'll win, but if it's a demographic election, we're in trouble."</p>
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