Queens County Democratic Organization

Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club Endorses Monserrate

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In other endorsement news: The Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club of Queens endorsed Councilman Hiram Monserrate. Monserrate is trying, for the second time, to unseat State Senator John Sabini.

The endorsement is not entirely unexpected. Monserrate has the support of the Queens County Democratic Organization, a number of unions and many elected officials.  read more »

Queens Likes Hillary

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Hillary Clinton's speech last night at the Queens County Democratic Organization's dinner at Antun's got two thumbs up from new-ish county leader Joe Crowley.

Other quick highlights:

Assemblywoman Vivian Cook said she'll raise money so John Spencer can get a face lift.

Ousted state Senator Ada Smith got a shout-out from the dais.

And Hillary told the crowd that Washington needs to get back to "Clinton economics." (Insert 2008-centric interpretation here.)  read more »

-- Azi Paybarah