the albany project - Front Page (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008
Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand is out with a new television spot targeting voters in the 20th congressional district . Barring a severe setback, Sandy Treadwell will be Gillibrand's Republican opponent in November. Here is the television ad: Those are strong themes throughout the ad: Lowering taxes, middle class tax cuts and a new upstate economy. Those are three things that will resonate...
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Greenport, announced $3,850,000 in grants Wednesday through the state Community Development Block Grant program, which funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
It isn’t so much the content of Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand’s new TV ad that has the Treadwell campaign talking, it’s the timing. The ad, which began running this morning but has not yet been posted to Gillibrand’s campaign Web site, is about her work on veterans’ issues. But it comes nearly two months before the [...]
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Kirsten Gillibrand has a new district director to replace Mike Russo, now out running for state Senate. Lisa Manzi, 35, has the job. She describes herself as a rare mix of capitalist, Democrat and poet. Before taking the job with the congresswoman, she co-owned a real estate holding company and a fine art appraisal business. [...]
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 06/30/2008
Freedoms Watch, an advocacy organization that promotes conservative causes, will launch a new radio ad tomorrow describing Kirsten Gillibrand as a roadblock to “environmentally safe domestic energy production” and lower gas prices. The script reads: Since last year, gas prices are up 75 percent. Everything … from bread and milk … to airline tickets - [...]
the albany project - Front Page (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008
Mike Russo , who was a top staffer for Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand when he served as her director overseeing district offices and staff, is running for the 43rd Senate District seat that was vacated by former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. He has a fully functional website and an ActBlue page . He also has a few endorsements in his back pocket. Today, it was announced that Russo was endorsed...
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
Larry Bulman, the chairman of the Saratoga County Democratic Committee, turns 42 this month. In celebration, he’s holding a fundraiser for Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Greenport. The invitation reads, “Larry thinks the best possible birthday gift would be a contribution to his favorite Congresswoman!” The party is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Bulman’s [...]
Crooks and Liars (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
In 2006 your donations through Blue America helped elect 13 new Democrats to Congress : Senators John Tester (D-MT), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Congressmmebers Mike Arcuri (D-NY), Bruce Braley (D-IA), Chris Carney (D-PA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), John Hall (D-NY), Paul Hodes (D-NH), Jerry McNerney (D-CA), Patrick Murphy (D-PA), Ciro Rodriguez (D-TX), and [...]
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand releases her first ad of the campaign season, “Care.” Sandy Treadwell also has a new ad out today, “Taxes.” It’s his fourth this year, and his first as the sole Republican contender (both John Wallace and Michael Rocque have dropped out.)
the albany project - Front Page (Free subscription) | 07/29/2008
The Rothenberg Political Report has released their latest House rankings today. Five New York races are listed in the rankings, one of which is NY-20 where Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand's race was moved to Democratic favored. The other four are seats that are currently held by Republicans, three of which are open seats. In NY-13, Steve Harrison and Mike McMahon are vying for the Democratic...
the albany project - Front Page (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
... D-NY, District 172007 GradeA2008 Score100%Vito Fossella R-NY, District 132007 GradeC2008 Score67%Kirsten Gillibrand D-NY, District 202007 GradeA2008 Score93%John Hall D-NY, District 192007 GradeA+2008 Score100%Brian Higgins D-NY, District 272007 GradeA+2008 Score100%Maurice Hinchey D-NY, District 222007 GradeA+2008 Score100%Steve Israel D-NY, District 22007 GradeB2008 Score100%Pete...
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
... three men are vying for the Republican and Conservative nomination to run against Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand in the 20th CD.Treadwell spokesman Pete Constantakes said, it’s nothing personal. Petition challenges aren’t even .“Some of the names we can’t match to addresses we have on the enrollment lists. We saw some things we thought were questionable and we brought them to the attention...
The Business Review of Albany (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand is hosting a seminar next month aimed at helping non-profits and businesses maneuver the "difficult, confusing and time-consuming" process of applying for government grants.
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Jen Dlouhy, one of our reporters in the Washington DC bureau, had a look at the financial disclosure forms filed by the candidates in the 20th CD last night. Here is her report: Republican Alexander “Sandy” Treadwell, who is making a high-profile bid to unseat freshman Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., spent $673,701 on his campaign [...]
Blue Hampshire (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Pindell's got a scoop: Bill Hyers is out as Shaheen's campaign manager. I never met the guy, but was impressed that he was behind Kirsten Gillibrand's win in 2006. The reason Pindell cites is "personality clashes," not competency. From the outside looking in, Team Shaheen has been very well disciplined overall. While not what I would characterize as a "creative" campaign, nor one that...
