New York State Senator Malcolm Smith and City Councilman Dan Halloran have been arrested in a plot to fix this year's mayoral race, the NYT … [Read more...] about New York State Senator Malcolm Smith And City Councilman Arrested in Plot to Fix NYC Mayoral Race
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Mass Confusion in New York Senate as GOP Seizes Control
The NY Times reports: "A raucous leadership fight erupted on the floor of the Senate around 3 p.m., with two Democrats, Pedro Espada Jr. of the … [Read more...] about Mass Confusion in New York Senate as GOP Seizes Control
Malcolm Smith Caught Between Governor and Anti-Gay Preacher
The NYT yesterday ran a piece on New York Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith and the pressure cooker he's in on marriage equality — on one side … [Read more...] about Malcolm Smith Caught Between Governor and Anti-Gay Preacher
NY Gov Paterson Hands Reins to Malcolm Smith on Marriage Bill
New York Governor David Paterson appeared to dial back his rhetoric yesterday on New York's marriage equality bill, which has been full-throttle … [Read more...] about NY Gov Paterson Hands Reins to Malcolm Smith on Marriage Bill
Archbishop, Democratic Bigot Senator Balk at Marriage Equality Bill
Not a surprise, but Democratic state senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. says he's organizing a protest against same-sex marriage legislation, City Room … [Read more...] about Archbishop, Democratic Bigot Senator Balk at Marriage Equality Bill
Smith, Olbermann, Corzine, Schumer and Gillibrand at NY HRC Dinner
New York Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, MSNBC's Keith Olbermann, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, and Senator Chuck Schumer all spoke at the … [Read more...] about Smith, Olbermann, Corzine, Schumer and Gillibrand at NY HRC Dinner
NY Dem Majority Leader: Work Needed for Same-Sex Marriage Vote
The votes just aren't there yet for same-sex marriage, New York Senate majority leader Malcolm Smith told those attending the Human Rights Campaign's … [Read more...] about NY Dem Majority Leader: Work Needed for Same-Sex Marriage Vote
Marriage Equality Future Unclear as Smith Made NY Majority Leader
The New York Senate Democrats last night came to an agreement last night placing Malcolm Smith as majority leader and giving the party control of the … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Future Unclear as Smith Made NY Majority Leader
NY’s Diaz Sr. Lobs Gay-Hating Missile in Senate Leadership Wars
Above, a flyer sent out by Democratic New York Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., who hates gays and loves Pastor Rick Warren, as a response to a recent ad taken … [Read more...] about NY’s Diaz Sr. Lobs Gay-Hating Missile in Senate Leadership Wars
News: Purple Squirrel, Brady Quinn, Panama, Ruben Diaz Sr., Kittens
I didn't think it was possible for anti-gay New York state senator Ruben Diaz Sr. to get any more disgusting. The "gang of three" member praises Obama … [Read more...] about News: Purple Squirrel, Brady Quinn, Panama, Ruben Diaz Sr., Kittens