The problem there is if he loses and you get blackballed.
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The problem there is if he loses and you get blackballed.
Yeah, that's why I said "I can see the team not endorsing candidates, but no nudge to the Third Rail to organize and disseminate information?"
WHOOOO?? HelpIf you're registered with a political party (that has elections today)...
IT'S PRIMARY ELECTION DAY! VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATES ON YOUR BALLOT THAT SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOCCER SPECIFIC STADIUM!
The only place within the city limits that could hold a potential CFG Campus is the old Flushing Airport site. About 70 acres.
Sure, but as soon as you change the ridiculous font color in your signature that is blinding me.
I'm quite certain at first he was. But I wouldn't be surprised that we've made quite a bit of headway with him since with a lot of the community involvement the club has beem. BDB has also been around club events quite a bit and its well documented how big of a fan his son is.
Still don't like the man, and definitely don't like his initial non-support of us, but I wouldn't be surprised if that tone has changed.
I can think of a couple reasons:
It's quite possible that they thought pushing this publicly and hard would actually benefit Moya's opponent.
They may actually be speaking the truth about this coming more from Villa than the team. Or even if not, have wanted to maintain the plausible deniability that gives them.
They may not want fans to get worked up one way or another about specific possibilities.
ETA: I see people already addressed the first one . . .
de Blasio probably doesn't care as stadium won't do anything to his ratings unless that land has a better use that would drive up his ratings. However, Dante is probably nagging him about it.
"The House that Dante Built"
https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20...te-primary-day-election-city-council-campaign
So far, it's two votes for Moya and one vote for Monserrate by a guy who honked his horn and fist pumped.
A real nailbiter.
So far, it's two votes for Moya and one vote for Monserrate by a guy who honked his horn and fist pumped.
A real nailbiter.
Exactly. I am sure the Club wanted to support Moya, but to do so quietly. I am sure they didn't want that race to turn into a referendum on a stadium in Willets or Flushing.
Better to let it be a referendum on corruption and domestic abuse.
That didn't work out so well in 2016...
http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2017/37/primaryrup_2017_09_13_q.html
Civil rights leader John Lewis backs Moya in race against Monserrate
State Assemblyman Francisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights) had a bounce in his step as he walked down 104th Street from his Corona home Tuesday morning with his father Edgar and mother Maria. He stopped and greeted dozens of cheering supporters at the corner of 48th Avenue at St. Leo’s Church. before heading in to St. Leo’s Church to cast his ballot in his primary race against Hiram Monserrate, the former City Councilman who is running to reclaim his old seat after convictions for assault and corruption.
“I feel great and the receptions was wonderful,” Moya said before heading inside to cast his ballot in the Democratic primary convictions for assault and corruption. Moya had some added confidence that Sunday night’s robocalls from civil rights leader, U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), to 5,000 voters in East Elmhurst and Corona might have been a game-changer.
“Look, I think the knockout punch was the combinations we have thrown at a candidate that doesn’t deserve to be in public service,” Moya said. “Honest and integrity matter and people have recognized that throughout the political world. It’s the commitment to insuring that we protect this community and keep this criminal out of office.”
Monserrate, who voted at the First Baptist Church in East Elmhurst, had no comment on the Lewis robocalls. In the calls, Lewis said during his decades on the front lines in the fight for civil rights, one thing he has always known is not to take anything for granted.
“I’ve fought too long and too hard to allow anyone to take us back,” Lewis said. “We’re going forward, and we’ll need someone with the strength of character and the moral fortitude it will take to win. I’m confidant that Francisco is that person.”
Lewis had made several trips to District 21 with U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson Heights), according to Moya, and it was Crowley “who made a call to his folks and he came on board.” Moya also agreed that Crowley, the chairman of the Queens County Democratic organization, had put his thumb on the scale to help Moya defeat Monserrate in the primary race.
“To have a legend, a civil rights leader like John Lewis come out and support my candidacy really is a testament to what we’ve been able to accomplish in my campaign and what I’ve fought for my entire career, fighting for immigration rights, civil rights and criminal justice reform.”
State Assemblyman Francisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights) had a bounce in his step as he walked down 104th Street from his Corona home Tuesday morning with his father Edgar and mother Maria. He stopped and greeted dozens of cheering supporters at the corner of 48th Avenue at St. Leo’s Church. before heading in to St. Leo’s Church to cast his ballot in his primary race against Hiram Monserrate, the former City Councilman who is running to reclaim his old seat after convictions for assault and corruption.
“I feel great and the receptions was wonderful,” Moya said before heading inside to cast his ballot in the Democratic primary convictions for assault and corruption. Moya had some added confidence that Sunday night’s robocalls from civil rights leader, U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), to 5,000 voters in East Elmhurst and Corona might have been a game-changer.
“Look, I think the knockout punch was the combinations we have thrown at a candidate that doesn’t deserve to be in public service,” Moya said. “Honest and integrity matter and people have recognized that throughout the political world. It’s the commitment to insuring that we protect this community and keep this criminal out of office.”
Monserrate, who voted at the First Baptist Church in East Elmhurst, had no comment on the Lewis robocalls. In the calls, Lewis said during his decades on the front lines in the fight for civil rights, one thing he has always known is not to take anything for granted.
“I’ve fought too long and too hard to allow anyone to take us back,” Lewis said. “We’re going forward, and we’ll need someone with the strength of character and the moral fortitude it will take to win. I’m confidant that Francisco is that person.”
Lewis had made several trips to District 21 with U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson Heights), according to Moya, and it was Crowley “who made a call to his folks and he came on board.” Moya also agreed that Crowley, the chairman of the Queens County Democratic organization, had put his thumb on the scale to help Moya defeat Monserrate in the primary race.
“To have a legend, a civil rights leader like John Lewis come out and support my candidacy really is a testament to what we’ve been able to accomplish in my campaign and what I’ve fought for my entire career, fighting for immigration rights, civil rights and criminal justice reform.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/among-city-council-races-district-21-is-the-one-to-watch-1505226531
Among City Council Races, District 21 Is the One to Watch
Former state senator Hiram Monserrate vies for his old seat in Queens
Several New York City Council races across the city are competitive and could be decided by small numbers of voters.
The race to watch is in the 21st District in Queens, which includes parts of the Corona and Elmhurst neighborhoods.
Former state senator Hiram Monserrate, who spent nearly two years in prison for stealing taxpayer money, is trying to win back a seat he once held. He is running against state Assemblyman Francisco Moya, who has much of the institutional backing. Mr. Monserrate, however, has wide name recognition, which could play to his benefit in a Democratic primary race.
Along 34th Ave. in Queens, more than a dozen campaign workers were out, split evenly between candidates. Mr. Monserrate’s campaign staked out positions near subway stations and his campaign fliers littered the area.
Voter Felix Antonio Ramos, 65 years old, a retired health-care worker and former member of 1199 SEIU, said he was conflicted about his vote since Mr. Moya had secured so much union support.
Still, he said, he voted for Mr. Monserrate partly out of familiarity and partly because of his positions in securing more affordable housing.
“The man has produced what he said he would,” said Mr. Ramos. “He’s lived in the neighborhood.”
A little before 10 a.m., Mr. Monserrate made his way to First Baptist Church on Astoria Boulevard to vote. He was accompanied by family members,and said it was a great day for him, his wife and family. “God is good,” he said.
After voting, Mr. Monserrate told reporters in Spanish that voters know he isn’t perfect, but that his life has been totally dedicated to public service.
Outside of St. Leo’s in Corona, Mr. Moya was flanked by his parents and supporters as he voted. He said today’s vote was a mandate to speak out against Mr. Monserrate’s past. Mr. Moya said his campaign is about lowering property taxes and building more affordable housing.
Of his opponent, Mr. Moya said, “He belongs nowhere near public service.”
Among City Council Races, District 21 Is the One to Watch
Former state senator Hiram Monserrate vies for his old seat in Queens
Several New York City Council races across the city are competitive and could be decided by small numbers of voters.
The race to watch is in the 21st District in Queens, which includes parts of the Corona and Elmhurst neighborhoods.
Former state senator Hiram Monserrate, who spent nearly two years in prison for stealing taxpayer money, is trying to win back a seat he once held. He is running against state Assemblyman Francisco Moya, who has much of the institutional backing. Mr. Monserrate, however, has wide name recognition, which could play to his benefit in a Democratic primary race.
Along 34th Ave. in Queens, more than a dozen campaign workers were out, split evenly between candidates. Mr. Monserrate’s campaign staked out positions near subway stations and his campaign fliers littered the area.
Voter Felix Antonio Ramos, 65 years old, a retired health-care worker and former member of 1199 SEIU, said he was conflicted about his vote since Mr. Moya had secured so much union support.
Still, he said, he voted for Mr. Monserrate partly out of familiarity and partly because of his positions in securing more affordable housing.
“The man has produced what he said he would,” said Mr. Ramos. “He’s lived in the neighborhood.”
A little before 10 a.m., Mr. Monserrate made his way to First Baptist Church on Astoria Boulevard to vote. He was accompanied by family members,and said it was a great day for him, his wife and family. “God is good,” he said.
After voting, Mr. Monserrate told reporters in Spanish that voters know he isn’t perfect, but that his life has been totally dedicated to public service.
Outside of St. Leo’s in Corona, Mr. Moya was flanked by his parents and supporters as he voted. He said today’s vote was a mandate to speak out against Mr. Monserrate’s past. Mr. Moya said his campaign is about lowering property taxes and building more affordable housing.
Of his opponent, Mr. Moya said, “He belongs nowhere near public service.”
Dear god... sometimes I really do question democracy in action.
