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Mike Long

Staten Island's Donovan: 'I'm Exploring' An AG Run

By Jimmy Vielkind | December 30, 2009 | 3:31 pm

ALBANY—Dan Donovan, the Republican district attorney from Staten Island, says he's "processing" advice and is "exploring" a run for attorney general, should Andrew Cuomo decide he's not going to seek re-election to the... READ MORE»

Rick Lazio Checks In

By Jimmy Vielkind | December 1, 2009 | 5:04 pm

ALBANY—Rick Lazio said he doesn't see himself as a third-party candidate for governor. "I haven't really considered that point, because I don't think I'll ever get there. I'm really confident we'll have the Republican nomination and the Conservative nomination," Lazio told me by phone this afternoon. He's taking all the attention he can... READ MORE»

Long on Giuliani Report: Told You

By Jimmy Vielkind | November 19, 2009 | 2:00 pm

ALBANY—The Times is reporting an unsurprising piece of news: Rudy Giuliani will not run for governor, according to conversations he is having with associates. Giuliani's spokesman Maria Comela said that to say a decision has been made is "premature," but many in Republican circles were not holding their breath for a Giuliani gubernatorial... READ MORE»

Hoffman supporters at the Hotel Saranac.

Hoffman, And His Movement, Sputter Out

By Jimmy Vielkind | November 4, 2009 | 6:18 am

SARANAC LAKE—Doug Hoffman and his supporters gathered here to proclaim a great victory, the first peak in a populist right-wing movement that would sweep the ruling class out of office starting with a win in this Congressional district. Instead, they came up short, settling with a campaign that asserted conservative dominance over the moderate wing of the Republican Party, even if it couldn't stand up to the Republican... READ MORE»

Hoffman, And His Movement, Sputter Out

By | November 4, 2009 | 6:18 am

SARANAC LAKE—Doug Hoffman and his supporters gathered here to proclaim a great victory, the first peak in a populist right-wing movement that would sweep the ruling class out of office starting with a win in this Congressional district. Instead, they came up short, settling with a campaign that asserted conservative dominance over the moderate wing of the Republican Party, even if it couldn't stand up to the Republican agenda. "This is a race... READ MORE»

Long's Path Back to Row C

By Jimmy Vielkind | November 3, 2009 | 10:24 am

PLATTSBURGH—For Mike Long, chairman of the New York State Conservative Party, a win for Doug Hoffman in the race to replace John McHugh would be worth more than just a seat in Congress. "Whether Hoffman wins or not, the Conservative Party has clearly driven the action in that race," said Bruce Gyory, a political consultant and adjunct professor of political science at SUNY... READ MORE»

Silver Would Welcome Scozzafava

By Jimmy Vielkind | November 2, 2009 | 2:09 pm

ALBANY—Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said he would give a "warm welcome" to Dede Scozzafava if she were to switch into his... READ MORE»

In the NY-23 Race, Conservatives Scare the Would-Be Moderates Away

By Jimmy Vielkind | October 30, 2009 | 12:51 am

ALBANY—More than 200 people showed up at the New York Athletic Club Thursday night--overlooking Central Park--for a reception hosted by the state Conservative Party. George Pataki was one of them. He wasn't scheduled to speak at the event, which was held to honor former U.N. Ambassador John... READ MORE»