Sentences with phrase «york democrats»

Still, it's a potential game - changer for Bramson, whose victory would allow New York Democrats to regain a foothold in the vote - rich suburban county.

For New York Democrats running competitive elections this fall, that includes linking their Republican rivals to Trump.

5:15 p.m., New York Democrats hold a labor welcome reception, Lucky Strike Philadelphia, 1336 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Congressional candidate and state senator Adriano Espaillat was joined on stage with his fellow New York Democrats as he acknowledged his former status as an undocumented immigrant in a convention speech.

New York Democrats wanted no part of a Clinton fund - raising plan that Brazile says rigged the 2016 Democratic primary in the former New York senator's favor.

In light of all that, not a few New York Democrats were privately pulling for Tea Partier Sharron Angle last Tuesday.

ALBANY — Mitt Romney's choice of U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan as a running mate put an end to speculation about who the GOP's vice presidential choice would be — and it clarified one significant tactic that New York Democrats will use in the upcoming congressional races.

Grumblings from Bernie Sanders supporters linger into Day Two of the Democratic National Convention, as New York Democrats enjoy the home state advantage.

With the threat of strike looming, a large coalition of New York Democrats issued a letter on Wednesday demanding a fair contract for Macy's retail workers.

At the convention, top New York Democrats outlined their vision for a fairer New York and the way to fight the Trump administration before a 200 - plus strong crowd at the NAN convention.

Heastie says Clinton wants to share her views with New York Democrats and thank them for their support, but he says she is also likely seeking help in get out the vote efforts for the April 19th New York Presidential primary.

New York Democrats expect Espaillat to continue with his challenge.

Clinton's departure from the Senate to become Obama's secretary of state has finally made him the unchallenged leader of New York Democrats, but it has also forced Schumer into the uncomfortable position of party boss.

The governor also offered up his thoughts on Hilary Clinton's presidential campaign, going after New York Democrats who support Senator Bernie Sanders and his stance on gun control.

And if hometown favorite Hillary Clinton is on the ballot, New York Democrats will likely show up at the polls in even higher numbers than usual.

Congresswoman Grace Meng of Queens and Congressman Eliot Engel of the Bronx, as well as Long Island representatives Steve Israel and Kathleen Rice, are among the New York Democrats to announce their opposition to the plan.

Long Island Congressman Peter King had previously been the only Republican to join New York Democrats in demanding the federal government pay for local efforts to shield the president - elect and his properties.

Even on a night when Hillary Clinton was at the top of the ticket, aspiring to be the first woman president, and Sen. Chuck Schumer flirted with the record books as he rocketed to a fourth term, New York Democrats» hope of reshaping their congressional delegation proved illusory.

Other top New York Democrats, including Mayor Bill de Blasio and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, have said they support U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison for chair.

Other top New York Democrats, including Mayor Bill de Blasio and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, have said they support U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison for chair; de Blasio penned an op - ed in the Washington Post in support of Ellison earlier this week.

New York Democrats» ability to influence policy in 2018 would have likely been limited, however.

The #FightFor15 saw historic success thanks to the leadership of Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York Democrats.

As New York Democrats, we are proud to see the $ 15 minimum wage as part of the official platform of the Democratic National Convention, which marks a major victory for America's working families.

Tuesday's results were still encouraging for New York Democrats.

While Sanders nearly upset Clinton in the nation's first primary, the Iowa caucus last week, Clinton leads Sanders in almost every demographic group of New York Democrats, the poll showed.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)-- New York Democrats have hatched a plan to get a look at Donald Trump's tax records by crafting a piece of legislation designed to get at his state returns that does everything but mention the Republican president by name.

«As they battle for the Governor's Mansion, the U.S. Senate seats and the Comptroller and Attorney General jobs, New York Democrats should not count on President Obama's popularity to help them,» Carroll said.

Cuomo delivered a spirited repudiation of Ryan's fiscally conservative budget policies, blending sarcasm with outrage to enthusiastic New York Democrats.

New York Democrats deserve a debate between Andrew Cuomo and myself about the issues that real New Yorkers care about: schools, fracking, corruption and building a fair and strong economy,» Teachout said in a statement.

WAMC's Dr. Alan Chartock discusses hazardous weather, Bill O'Reilly, New York Democrats teaming up against the Republican tax plan in congress, Norman Rockwell's family suing the Berkshire museum.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York Democrats favor Hillary Clinton by a commanding margin over Bernie Sanders, while Donald Trump has the most support among New York Republicans, according to a new Siena College poll.

Mark - Viverito, who was born in San Juan and enjoys wide popularity on the island, joins prominent New York Democrats like Gov. Cuomo, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and city Comptroller Scott Stringer, in supporting Clinton.

The biggest improvements were among New York Democrats and independents.

Weprin, meanwhile, has touted his affiliations with local Jewish groups and support from top New York Democrats, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.

Andrew Cuomo remains his party's pick with 70 % of New York Democrats saying they would back him.

New York Democrats have raised eyebrows and even mocked Mr. de Blasio's reluctance to endorse the former secretary of state: he managed Ms. Clinton's 2000 campaign for the Senate and invited her, along with former President Bill Clinton, to his inauguration last year, though he is withholding an endorsement many see as inevitable.

ALBANY — Making a reference to «income inequality» that is normal for New York Democrats but rare for him, Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday said he would seek to raise the minimum wage to $ 11.50 in New York City and $ 10.50 in the rest of the state, in addition to a slew of other actions he said were designed «move the state forward as one.»

Key New York Democrats, longtime supporters of Clinton, have begun rooting for both Sanders and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump in the upcoming April 19 primaries — in hopes that the national races will help them take control of the state Senate.

New York Democrats are turning on the Obama administration for refusing to veto a resolution condemning Israel at the UN and then giving Secretary of State John Kerry free rein to attack the Jewish state.

Republican NYC mayoral candidate and real executive Paul Massey said he agrees with Mayor Bill de Blasio and other top New York Democrats that New York City should remain a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants in the face of Trump «s efforts to sever funding.

New York Democrats launched an advertising campaign to push back against the federal tax legislation.

(Two other New York Democrats — Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney and Bill Owens — are also on that list).

The rumor mill — fueled by gleeful Western New York Democrats — kicked into high gear following the resignation last week of two high - level Maziarz staffers.

Western New York Democrats today presented an unusually united front in support of Marc Panepinto, the Democratic candidate in the four - way race for the seat currently occupied by Republican Sen. Mark Grisanti.

New York Democrats should have been ashamed of their performance.

There is not a lot of time before primary day, but New York democrats better think long and hard before pulling the lever for the phone progressive Schneiderman.

Fred Dicker writes: «Top New York Democrats are whispering for the first time that Hillary Rodham Clinton may not be their presidential candidate next year.

Earlier this week, Marc Panepinto's campaign made a big to - do about the so - called «united front» of normally fractured Western New York Democrats coalescing behind his state Senate campaign since Sen. Mark Grisanti's upset loss in the GOP primary.

But the Republicans who control Congress have not included that provision in their budget plans, and New York Democrats are opposed, too.

Schumer «has become a symbol for the political bind facing New York Democrats» who are trying to balance the public's distaste for Wall Street with their need for finance industry cash, writes Reuters.