The following is a Politico article: Democrats here are bracing for what has long thought to be unthinkable: a loss. With polls showing Democrat David Weprin trailing Republican Bob Turner

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Dear Friends, Please stop sending me your opinion about why you think David Weprin should get my vote. While you may think strapping your name, along with the names of

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The editors of the New York Post today urged Queens and Brooklyn voters of all political parties to send President Obama a message tomorrow by voting for Bob Turner (R)

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How dare anyone question the Rabbonim and askanim in Far Rockaway in a public forum without first checking the facts? The unanimous support Phil enjoys in Far Rockaway is far

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After reading Krugman’s repugnant piece on 9/11, I cancelled my subscription to the New York Times this AM.” That’s the reaction on Twitter today from former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld

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The National September 11th Memorial opens to the public today, one day after family members of those killed in the terror attacks were able to visit the tribute for the

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