By Hunter Walker 3/02/12 7:35pm

Fighting Words

John Kerry (Photo: Getty)

John Kerry Slams GOP For ‘Ideological Extremism’ And ‘Traveling Reality Gong Show’ Primary

Massachusetts Senator John Kerry appeared at the New York Law School this afternoon as part of the Sidney Shainwald Public Interest Lecture Series and he delivered a speech “about where we find ourselves at this moment in our country.” Mr. Kerry began by apologizing for Congress’ dismal approval rating.

“I come to you with huge humility. I understand that we are at eight percent in the United States Congress and it is therefore miraculous that you would invite a sitting, elected member of the United States Senate to come talk to you,” Mr. Kerry said. “I don’t come here to be partisan, but I’m going to tell you facts.”

Despite his promise to be non-partisan, the Democratic senator proceeded to slam Republicans for “ideological extremism” in Congress, the failure of the debt reduction supercommittee and a presidential primary he described as a “traveling reality gong show television show.” Read More

By David Freedlander 11/22/11 3:18pm

Hizzoner + POTUS

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Bloomberg Keeps Up Heat On Obama With Media Blitz

Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking the message to anybody who will listen that President Barack Obama has profoundly failed the nation after the collapse of the Super-Committee.

Yesterday, the mayor had some of his choicest words to date over the committee’s failure, and in particular Mr. Obama’s ability to fix the deficit.

“It’s the chief executive’s job to bring people together and to provide leadership in difficult situations. I don’t see that happening,” the mayor told reporters during an afternoon press conference, adding “This is a disaster for this country and an embarrassment if there ever was one.” Read More

By Hunter Walker 11/22/11 11:34am

Finger Pointing

Governor Andrew Cuomo (Getty)

Governor Cuomo Won't Play Supercommittee Blame Game

Governor Cuomo dodged repeated attempts to get him to pin responsibility for the failure of the supercommittee on President Obama this morning on Fred Dicker’s radio show, “Live From the State Capitol.” The governor has said the automatic cuts triggered by yesterday’s collapse of the bipartisan Congressional debt reduction committee will cost New York billions, but he doesn’t lay blame on his fellow Democrat in the White House.

“If you want to start pointing fingers,” Governor Cuomo said, “You’re going to need both hands in this case. It is a governmental failure.” Read More

By Hunter Walker 11/21/11 6:46pm

Cash Money

Governor Cuomo shows us how big his deficit is. (Getty)

Governor Cuomo Expects New York to Lose at Least $5 Billion

Governor Cuomo gave a grim forecast for New York after his emergency powwow with financial advisors to discuss the consequences of the failed Congressional supercommittee. In a statement released after the meeting, Governor Cuomo blasted “Washington’s inability to get its fiscal house in order and work in a bipartisan fashion” and said the debacle would cost New Yorkers at least $5 billion. Read More