Nicole Malliotakis, boxing insurance fraud. (Photo: Facebook) Eric Adams formally registered his campaign account for Brooklyn Borough President, from New Jersey. Michael Grimm vowed to fight the allegations against him. He congratulated Timothy Dolan on the House floor. Chris Bragg reflects on John Liu’s speech . As does Azi Paybarah. The School Boards Association would like more details on the teacher… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Politicker Discovery Date : 16/02/2012 23:05 Number of articles : 2
Bill Moyers decided Friday evening to defend community activist figure Saul Alinsky from Newt Gingrich’s constant attacks on him on the campaign trail. Going a little more in depth than Bill Maher’s colorful portrayal last weekend, Moyers expressed how Republicans such as former House Majority Leader Dick Armey and even Gingrich himself have used some of Alinsky’s ideas. “Maybe that’s why Newt Gingrich… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Raw Story Discovery Date : 04/02/2012 17:06 Number of articles : 2
Councilman Fidler (Photo: Facebook) At a press conference announcing Senator Chuck Schumer’s endorsement, Councilman Lew Fidler, who’s campaigning for the New York State Senate, addressed the dust-up over his comments that his opponent, Republican David Storobin, has “ties to skinheads, and neo-Nazi groups and white supremacist group.” “I want to answer that, and my campaign folks would probably tell… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Politicker Discovery Date : 03/02/2012 20:10 Number of articles : 2
This is why. Naturally, this is being considered a gaffe. Romney has been raked over the coals all day for it, even by people who have been supportive of his campaign. National Review’s Jonah Goldberg… I get the point he’s making. It’s a point that Bill Clinton won the presidency with — but with language Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Hayride Discovery Date : 01/02/2012 14:39 Number of articles : 2
Andrew Gounardes announces his campaign Andrew Gounardes, a 26-year-old law school graduate and official in the local Bay Ridge Democrats club, formally declared his candidacy to run against Brooklyn’s only Republican State Senator, Marty Golden, this afternoon. “Our state government still lacks the accountability, transparency, and honesty that we deserve. And worst of all, some of the politicians… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Politicker Discovery Date : 28/01/2012 21:14 Number of articles : 2
Acoustic singer Matt Nathanson is hitting the road with Kelly on her Stronger Tour. By Vaughn Trudeau Schoonmaker Matt Nathanson Photo: MTV News As Kelly Clarkson kicks off 2012 with her highly anticipated Stronger tour , MTV News caught up with her opening act, singer/songwriter Matt Nathanson . Clarkson fans may recognize Nathanson from his single “Come On Get Higher,” which received heavy radio play in 2008 and then again with 2011’s “Faster.” For someone who hasn’t heard his music yet, it can best be described as acoustic rock with a squeeze of country and a pop garnish. He cited a wide range of musical influences including U2, Poison, White Snake, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and Van Halen. Nathanson will also be playing several headlining shows while he tours with Clarkson. He opened up about different being an opening act is compared to having your own show. “Opening shows are more like you’ve got to go out and win them over,” he said. “It’s like clubbing people over the head and dragging them back to your cave. It’s like a prize fight. You go out and just grab them and drag them back and make them yours.” “When I have a headline show, I think of it as a party and I’m sort of like the host,” he explained. The tour is already underway in the U.S., and Nathanson says he’s having a great time. “There’s always a moment where you walk out to someone else’s audience and you don’t know what you’re going to get,” he described. “Kelly’s audience is different than my audience, and it takes them a while to get used to me and me a little while to get used to them. And then once you make that connection, you’re in. It’s fun!” Nathanson is currently touring to promote his latest album, Modern Love, and will stick with Kelly for the remainder of her North American leg of the tour. Will you be seeing Kelly Clarkson and Matt Nathanson live? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos Opening Act: Artists To Look Out For
Following Newt Gingrich’s win in the South Carolina primary, young voters have advice for the president’s bid for re-election. By Uptin Saiidi President Barack Obama Photo: Shahar Azran/WireImage If there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that primary voters aren’t yet ready to decide on a Republican candidate for the 2012 presidential election. Despite Mitt Romney’s considerable lead at the beginning of last week, Newt Gingrich pulled off an upset over the weekend in the South Carolina primary, with Gingrich taking 40 percent of the vote to Romney’s 27 percent. While Republicans wrestle with choosing a nominee as they head into next week’s Florida primary, President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign is gaining momentum. On Thursday, in addition to raising $1.6 million for his campaign, Obama captured widespread attention when he busted out his singing chops with Rev. Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” at a fundraiser event at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. When MTV News spoke to people in Times Square about the president’s musical interlude, the consensus was that his vocals scored a passing grade. “It sounded really good, it’s one of my favorite songs,” Felicia Bullinger, 20, told us. Even an “American Idol” producer weighed in , telling MTV News that the commander in chief could pass an “Idol” audition and make it through to Hollywood Week. Obama’s voice wasn’t the only thing that won people over. His softer side resonated with 18-year-old student Tonya Deodath. “I think he’s always serious so I think it’s kind of good that he’s being a little personal with everybody. It doesn’t hurt to be silly sometimes.” Jamie Dahlquist, 24, agreed. “I think it’s fun to show the real human side of himself. It’s a good way to get the young people on his side.” A human side could ultimately help translate into more votes. “Seeing how it’s time for re-election, if he’s going to get more votes, you have to get personal with the people you’re trying to win over,” Deodath said. With 45 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 eligible to vote in this year’s election, the power of young voters is hard to ignore, especially after the support he received from 2008’s record youth turnout . Of course, gaining popularity will take more than singing at $200-per-ticket fundraisers as voters have mixed reactions to the president’s time in office and weighed in with their advice for his campaign. “He shouldn’t make so many promises because as much as someone wants to change the world, they’re not going to be able to promise everything,” Victoria Lavista, 18, said. “I think he did that last time and there’s a lot of promises he didn’t follow up on.” One issue that seems to top the list of issues for young Americans is student loan debt and jobs. “To President Obama, I speak for students when I say this, help us out, especially parents and [those] students who want to go back to school or who are in school right now,” Deodath said. “It’s kind of hard for students to get a job and nobody’s really doing anything about that. “And if kids are the future, we have to go to school in order to be the future.”
FOX News dissed Charles Krauthammer tonight after Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina GOP primary. They played a collection of previous quotes by Charles on Newt Gingrich – saying his campaign is dead in the water. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Gateway Pundit Discovery Date : 22/01/2012 02:57 Number of articles : 2
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul told supporters Saturday that the momentum of his campaign, and cause, will continue. “This is the beginning of a long, hard slog,” Paul said. Paul placed fourth in the South Carolina primary, behind Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. The Hill notes that Paul’s speech was notably devoid of any attacks on his competitors. The Texas Congressman focused… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 22/01/2012 02:33 Number of articles : 2
Hakeem Jeffries announces for Congress. Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries announced his campaign for Congress amid frigid temperatures and a large cheering crowd this afternoon, setting the stage for what will be one of the most high-profile Democratic primaries this election cycle. Standing on the steps of Brooklyn’s Borough Hall, Assemblyman Jeffries outlined his Congressional pitch in short punctual… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Politicker Discovery Date : 15/01/2012 21:16 Number of articles : 2
