Comments on: Hikind Flips – Joins Agudah Leaders in Support of Schneiderman

By: MazelKGH

MazelKGH — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:48:15 +0000

Hikind is the John Kerry of the Jewish community. Flip flopped and Ois Gespheiled. I would personally ask him to sit down but then David G. would yell “Ouch”.

By: AZOI.IS

AZOI.IS — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:43:20 +0000

“Supporters of Schneiderman have been running ads in Jewish papers this weekend claiming that he would “create a Religious Rights Unit” in his Attorney Generals office. It’s not clear from the ads is if the “Religious Rights Unit” would be part of Al Sharpton’s office or a separate office”.
- YWN ;( Yay Hikind!

By: Sinaipres

Sinaipres — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:01:56 +0000

Once again I would like to thank Mr. Hikind for letting me know whom not to vote for.

By: mark levin

mark levin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:42:33 +0000

Hey NY voters.

Progressive is NOT for PROGRESS!!! They are for more Obama & his socialist views. The Democrat party ws hijacked by the ‘progressives’ in 1972. They keep making inroads & basically took it over from true liberals. Liberals of yesteryear are closer to Libreratians (sic!) of today.

Keep that in mind when voting.

By: art

art — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:01:33 +0000

Not sure who “Agudah” means, but the organization does not endorse candidates.

By: Dave Hirsch

Dave Hirsch — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:14:15 +0000

While your at it, watch these videos…

NYS Senator Eric Schneiderman speaks on the Marriage Equality Bill-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_oUaaicLas

EQLI Endorses Eric Schneiderman for NYS Attorney General-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOFERVRZnII

NARAL Pro-Choice New York Endorses Eric Schneiderman for Attorney General-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GR-8JOfRSg

Eric Schneiderman on Progressive Politics-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrl767zJfk4

By: Dave Hirsch

Dave Hirsch — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:46:36 +0000

From Schneiderman’s Website:

…has earned the support of the broadest, most diverse coalition of progressive leaders…LGBT leaders…

…takes an activist approach… A longtime leader in the fight to ensure equal rights for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community in New York State… strongly supports marriage equality for same-sex couples…that come with a marriage license.

Actions:
…passed the Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act (SONDA), which expanded civil and human rights laws, making it illegal to discriminate against a person because they are gay, lesbian or bisexual…fighting to pass the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA)…fought to bring the marriage equality bill to a vote on the Senate floor…will keep fighting…

…will vigorously enforce every statute that protects the rights of the LGBT community…

About His Support:
…has been endorsed by a host of LGBT organizations and elected officials including all four major LGBT democratic clubs in New York City, and New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn…

Do You Need More?
…is running for Attorney General to ensure those laws are enforced…

Part of His Agenda:
…[fight] against the federal government to overturn the ill-named and unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act… [challenge] “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”… [challenge] FDA’s discriminatory, outdated and irrational ban…

…aggressively crack down on any business that doesn’t provide full spousal benefits…

…push Congress to pass the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), and oppose any efforts to remove transgender rights from the legislation…

…will unleash dozens of prosecutors and investigators to fully protect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender New Yorkers… …job and housing discrimination… (Do you want to be charged for denying a Gay tenant?) …actions against schools… (In YOUR school?)

He will …take a national leadership role [on this issue]…

I’ll let the readers decide for themselves… And yes mr Askan, every other candidate is better than that…

By: Dave Hirsch

Dave Hirsch — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:21:50 +0000

Askan, I seems like did more research on this one than you and all of you so-called ‘Askanim’. While I never said that Rice doesn’t support LGBT, Schneiderman has made that a centerpiece. And, according to YOUR candidate, eric Schneiderman, Rice isn’t a devoted liberal. He attacked her as being too conservative and a Republican until 2005 (watch his recent ad – Values).
Schneiderman has boasted the fact that an equal amount of women support him, despite her gender, because of his views.
Schneiderman has been endorsed by NARAL – the leading ‘choice’ organization in the nation.
Schneiderman was endorsed by Marriage Equality New York,Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality Long Island, Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats, LAMBDA Independent Democrats, Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club of Queens and Gay City News among other leading ‘Toeiva’ advocates in the State.
Schneiderman has the support of all the big proponents of Anti-Torah laws including: Congressman Anthony Weiner, State Senator Diane Savino, Assemblymember Deborah Glick – the only openly Toeiva member of the assembly, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn – also the first openly Toeiva council speaker, LGBT Rights Advocate and Expert, Professor Arthur Leonard and Russell Simmons.
Schneiderman has dedicated THREE entire sections on his website for ‘Equality’.
Schneiderman has released multiple ads touting his stance on this issue.

Although the others too support Toeiva (as does most of the Democratic party – the party the ‘Askanim’ support), none have made it their campaign platform as Schneiderman. While others do have endorsements from Toeiva groups (Kahleen Rice has only ONE organization), it is a fraction of the support they have given to Schneiderman.

It is probably YOU that is blinded by the money – Ki Hashochad Ye’aveir…

By: yaakov doe

yaakov doe — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:19:01 +0000

Be realistic – all of the candidates for AG support things that we find offensive and are contrary to Halacha.

An elected official’s endorsement (especially Hikind’s) means nothing. Also with a extreemly low turnout the winner will be the one who can get his/her committed voters to the polls. I may even skip this election which will be a first.

By: AinOhdMilvado

AinOhdMilvado — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:36:39 +0000

Love you Dov, BUT you are WAY off on this one!!!
Schneiderman has a FAR left agenda that is NOT good for Yidden!