By Hunter Walker 1/17/12 5:12pm

Out of Towners

Councilwoman Melissa Mark Viverito (Photo: Twitter)

Melissa Mark-Viverito Greets Scott Walker With Not-So-Warm Welcome to New York

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who is facing a possible recall after widespread protests over his perceived anti-union proposals, will be in New York tonight for a fundraiser sponsored by the state Republican Party. Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito released a statement expressing her “grave disappointment” with the GOP for hosting “the poster child for the austerity movement in the United States” in the five boroughs.

“Tonight, New York State Republicans will hold a fundraiser for Scott Walker, the union busting Governor of Wisconsin,” Ms. Mark-Viverito said. “At a time when people across Wisconsin prepare to submit petitions for the recall of Governor Walker, it is disheartening that Republican New Yorkers would gather to support him in an effort to subvert the democratic process.” Read More

By Hunter Walker 1/13/12 5:17pm

Can't We All Just Get Along

New York Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox

Ed Cox Tells GOP Candidates To Stop Attacking Each Other

New York Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox released a statement this afternoon urging the GOP presidential candidates to stop infighting lest they provide ammo for President Obama to use in the general election.

“With Obama’s Chicago machine gearing up to run the first billion-dollar campaign in history, Ronald Reagan’s 11th Commandment is as relevant as ever: Thou shalt not speak ill of fellow Republicans,” the statement said. “Open primaries are good for the Party and good for the country. But when open debate turns to negative attacks on fellow Republicans, we provide our Democratic opponents with fodder for new attacks come the general election.” Read More