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Wendy Long Compares Akin ‘Rape’ Gaffe To Biden ‘Chains’ Gaffe

In a statement, New York Republican US Senate nominee Wendy Long compared Todd Akin’s remarks about “legitimate rape” to Joe Biden’s remarks earlier this month about Mitt Romney wanting to put Americans “back in chains” and called both a distraction.

“All rape is real rape,” Ms. Long wrote on Facebook. “And Republicans don’t want people ‘back in chains.’ The real issue is jobs and New York’s private sector isn’t creating them. Congressman Akin and Vice President Biden have done a disservice to out of work struggling Americans by distracting from a serious discussion on jobs and the economy.” Read More

By David Freedlander 6/19/12 6:41pm

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Maragos Slams Turner For ‘The Pure Exploitation Of Kindergarten Children’–UPDATE

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos slammed Congressman Bob Turner today for his photo-op with the Brooklyn school children who were disallowed from singing “Proud To Be An American.”

“In a desperate attempt to grab a headline, Bob Turner engaged in pure exploitation of kindergarten children using them in a political stunt without parental consent yesterday outside New York City school, P.S. 90,” Mr. Maragos said. “Mr. Turner and his staff manipulated innocent children to sing and pose for photos with him with the alleged promise of being on “T.V.” When called out by parents and bystanders he turned and ran instead of staying to explain why he had recruited children as they exited classes.” Read More

By David Freedlander 6/19/12 2:08pm

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Rudy Robos For Bob Turner

Fresh off his anti-Justin Bieber rally (or, to be fair, pro-Lee Greenwood rally) Congressman Bob Turner today released a robocall from Rudy Giuliani, touting Hizzoner’s support for his candidacy for the GOP Senate nomination.

Mr. Turner has been tracking a more moderate course than his rivals to the GOP nomination, a tactic that Mr. Giuliani once tried himself when he went after the GOP nomination and one that Mr. Giuliani says will be successful now.

Bob Turner is a Republican who can win statewide in New York

He shocked the world last year by sending a message to Obama and winning a congressional seat that had been held by Democrats since 1923

And he’ll do it again this November, if we all get behind him.

Bob Turner is the only candidate who can beat Kirsten Gillibrand Read More

By David Freedlander 5/31/12 10:06am

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Bob Turner Goes On The Air

U.S. Senate candidate Bob Turner released his first television ad of the 2012 campaign cycle, one which plays heavily on what has been his chief calling card: his 2011 upset victory over David Weprin for a Congressional seat in Queens and Brooklyn.

The ad begins with TV news coverage of Mr. Turner on a podium surrounded by supporters like Rep. Peter King and former mayor Ed Koch as he celebrates the victory for the seat held by Democrats since 1922.

The ad then pivots to his race against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who the spot dubs “the most liberal senator” in the nation and addresses Mr. Turner’s priorities, among them cutting spending and opening up the Keystone Pipeline. Read More

By David Freedlander 5/30/12 9:06am

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Grover Norquist Hits Bob Turner On ‘Tax Compromise’–UPDATE

Americans for Tax Reform, the anti-tax crusading group headed by Grover Norquist, sent out a press release last night slamming U.S. Senate candidate Bob Turner for pushing a “compromise” on taxes, a move they said was reminiscent on President Barack Obama.

“In an unfortunate twist to the New York U.S. Senate Republican primary, Bob Turner admits that he supports higher taxes. To date, fellow Republican primary candidate Wendy Long is the only candidate to make a written commitment to New York  taxpayers that she will not raise taxes if elected in November,” reads the release.

At issue is an interview Mr. Turner did with Liz Benjamin in which he said that Republicans “can’t continue to uniformly oppose tax increases in order to solve the debt issue.” and that “there will certainly be compromises.”

Asked by Ms. Benjamin if that included tax increases, he responded, “Whatever has to be done.” Read More

By David Freedlander 5/29/12 1:02pm

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John Bolton Endorses Wendy Long For U.S. Senate

The Wendy Long campaign for U.S Senate announced today they have secured the endorsement of John Bolton, a former ambassador to the United Nations who remains a hero in Republican foreign policy circles.

“Wendy Long is superbly qualified to represent New York as a U.S. Senator and is the only candidate who can defeat Kirsten Gillibrand in November,” Mr. Bolton said. “Wendy is a fiscal conservative who understands the urgent need to cut taxes, cut spending, and reduce the size of our federal government so that businesses can grow, creating jobs and opportunity for all Americans. She also understands that a prime obligation of a U.S. Senator – particularly one from New York – is to defend the security and sovereignty of America, and that nothing, including political correctness, can stand in the way of that obligation. “ Read More

By David Freedlander 5/25/12 1:21pm

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Turner Sides Up To Cardinal Dolan, Hits Obama On ‘Religious Liberty’

Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Bob Turner ventured up to Buffalo today to knock the Obama administration over a mandate that requires religious institutions to provide insurance for birth control.

The mandate is the subject of a lawsuit by Cardinal Timothy Dolan and the Buffalo Diocese.

“As we are about to celebrate Memorial Day and honor the service men and women who have fought to protect our freedoms, New Yorkers should rally behind the more than 40 religious organizations across the country who have been forced to sue the Obama Administration over infringement of their First Amendment rights,” said Mr. Turner.  ”President Obama has made a reckless and unconstitutional expansion of the federal government the primary focus of his administration and this latest threat to religious liberty is yet another example. Trampling over the First Amendment is a bridge too far and Mr. Obama will have to account for his actions with the millions of voters who support a fundamental American right of freedom of religion.” Read More

By David Freedlander 5/07/12 12:36pm

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Maragos Says Turner’s Obama Comments Will ‘Incite Racial Strife’ [Update]

Earlier today, Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Bob Turner told President Barack Obama to “call off the dogs” and cease a lawsuit meant to desegregate Westchester County.

The comments brought a swift condemnation from George Maragos, Mr. Turner’s opponent–along with lawyer Wendy Long–in the GOP primary for the right to take on U.S. Sen Kirsten Gillibrand.

‘”Bob Turner’s stunt today calling for Obama to ‘call off the dogs’ has done a grave disservice to Westchester residents by injecting potentially racially divisive language into a sensitive local issue,” Mr. Maragos said.  ”I support Westchester in its fight with HUD, however, I fear that Mr. Turner’s ill-advised statement will set back any resolution to the issue, incite racial strife and may negatively impact Westchester residents. By inflaming the housing issue with crude and potentially racially insensitive language, Mr. Turner will give Obama reason to dig in his heals and reject any compromise with Westchester and consequently harm all Westchester residents.” Read More

By David Freedlander 5/07/12 12:12pm

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Long: Obama Reversal On Gay Marriage Would Be An ‘Assault On Our Constitution’

Following up on Joe Biden’s pronouncement yesterday that he “absolutely comfortable” with same-sex marriage, Wendy Long, a GOP contender for the U.S. Senate, sent out a statement urging President Barack Obama to hold the line on traditional marriage and send the matter back to the states.

“As a practicing Catholic, I believe what President Obama says he believes, that marriage is between a man and woman,” she said in a statement. “I also believe that, from a constitutional perspective, marriage is and always has been the province of state law.   Yesterday’s comments by Vice President Biden raise the specter that the Obama administration is preparing yet another assault on our Constitution and another radical intrusion by the federal government into our everyday lives.” Read More