Kevin Powell

A member of Barack Obama’s finance committee, Arthur Leopold, will be raising money for congressional candidate Kevin Powell as Powell makes a bid to unseat Representative Ed Towns of Brooklyn.  read more »

Inez Barron, wife of outspoken City Councilman Charles Barron, just kicked off her campaign for State Assembly, and, while vowing to be an independent voice for change, hasn’t ruled out seeking the support of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

“No I have not been in touch with Shelly Silver -- our campaign is a grassroots campaign,” she said.

When asked if that meant not seeking Silver’s support, Inez replied, “I didn’t say that.” So, would she? “I might.”  read more »

Everyone’s favorite cast member of The Real World, Kevin Powell, is making another run for the 10th congressional seat in Brooklyn, currently held by Ed Towns.

Powell aborted a short-lived race in 2006, but is kicking off his current campaign with a music filled fund-raiser this Friday at Five Spot Famous Soul Food. (No RSVP required!) Powell, according to his site, already has a staff that includes a campaign manager and a "national finance director."

Last year, Charles Barron challenged Towns and came surprisingly close (considering the fact that a third challenger basically split the opposition vote) said he’ll run for Borough President instead.

UPDATE: A fund-raising email for Powell is after the jump.  read more »

The Times reports on Joe Lieberman under fire with Hillary Clinton pledging to support whoever wins the primary.

Kevin Powell drops out of the 10th district race.

The Sun reports on John Faso's money pitches, and finds George Pataki hasn't signed a letter to donors on his behalf.

—Nicole Brydson

Ed Koch and Mr. Peanut will be in Times square tomorrow offering campaign tips to 2006 nominees, plugging Ad Week's contest to determine America's favorite commericals.

The NYC Board of Elections will discuss its compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act and demonstrate the Avante VoteTrakker ballot marking device for disabled voters at BOE headquarters.

In the evening, Kevin Powell hosts a fundraiser for his congressional run.

—Nicole Brydson