The graph below illustrates their visits. The site is averaging only about 130 visits a day.
Below is the graph for P IV which continues to have a strong following and grateful for the visitors and their comments.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Jefferson Democrat Site Tanks
The graph below illustrates their visits. The site is averaging only about 130 visits a day.
Below is the graph for P IV which continues to have a strong following and grateful for the visitors and their comments.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
2009 Retirement and Election Speculation Begins
The start of the new year is upon us and as some officials prepare to take the oath of office, others are planning to bid adieu from the offices they hold.
Jo Ann Wilder is expected to announce her retirement as County Clerk this year, along with her deputy Gloria Knapp. This is not a fact hidden from anyone; Mrs. Wilder has been forthcoming about her retirement plans.
So, who will the Democrats put forward as their candidate to seek the County Clerk's office? Early sources speculate Sean Hennessey may seek the seat himself while there is no word on who the leading candidate is from the Republican side.
This is a county wide race, which requires fairly extensive resources in finances and people in order to run a successful campaign. Early advantage belongs to the Democrat candidate; Republicans will need to be united and collectively work harder for their candidate to win this election, no more appropriate time to start than now!
Jo Ann Wilder is expected to announce her retirement as County Clerk this year, along with her deputy Gloria Knapp. This is not a fact hidden from anyone; Mrs. Wilder has been forthcoming about her retirement plans.
So, who will the Democrats put forward as their candidate to seek the County Clerk's office? Early sources speculate Sean Hennessey may seek the seat himself while there is no word on who the leading candidate is from the Republican side.
This is a county wide race, which requires fairly extensive resources in finances and people in order to run a successful campaign. Early advantage belongs to the Democrat candidate; Republicans will need to be united and collectively work harder for their candidate to win this election, no more appropriate time to start than now!
Leadership Battle
Look north for the next brewing battle of Democratic Party dysfunction.
St. Lawrence County Legislature has a 10-5 Democrat to Republican majority, yet they are split into factions of 5-5-5.
Here are the factions
Democrat Group #1
Sam Burns, Fred Morrill, Sallie Brothers, Greg Paquin and Dan Girard
Democrat Group #2
Patrick Turbett, Tedra Cobb, Laura Perry, Peter FitzRandolph and Charles House
Republicans
Tom Nichols, Dave Forsythe, Alex McKinnon, Donald Peck and Tom Grow
The two factions of Democrats could either hand over the leadership to a moderate Republican such as McKinnon, who is level headed, served well as Chairman in the past and has the ability to work to keep both sides working together or the Republicans when joined with one of the Democrat's factions will be able to play a larger role in the direction of the county issues.
The Republicans did not create the divide and conquer strategy that currently exists in St. Lawrence County; the Democrats have done it to themselves. But, if the Republicans play the hand that is dealt to them wisely then they can position themselves for a brighter future.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Senate
The word Senate in New York State can send shivers down anyone's spine these days. Either the appointment of the person to replace the Hil in the US Senate or the leadership battle in the New York State Senate, either way Senate is so widely used these days it is the first word spoken by new born babies in New York. The word Senate is even part of Governor David Paterson's New Year resolutions, his resolution: "It's to try not to talk about the Senate."
The Governor has rejected the idea of a place holder for the US Senate seat until the next election, therefore the pressure on him remains. Paterson is faced with the pressure of appointing neophyte Caroline Kennedy with a thin political resume or pull someone else off the bench who has a more in-depth resume such as Andrew Cuomo, regardless Paterson's decision against a place holder to fill the seat puts the pressure squarely on him. The New York Post covers it here
The New York State Senate leadership will heat up again, likely Monday. Gang of Three members are receiving pressure from specials interest groups to buckle and support Malcolm Smith. The groups are only targeting Ruben Diaz and Pedro Espada, not touching the ring leader Carl Kruger. Amazingly they fail to realize the first thing you learn in this business is to count heads, they need all three for the majority. They are unlikely to land Diaz with this pressure, not to mention no chance at Kruger.
Here is a You Tube message to Diaz, which will only push the Pentecostal Minister further away.
In case you needed more proof that Diaz will not budge on this issue, here it is. A letter Diaz responded with to all his constituents, "NO - To Budget Cuts and To Homosexual Marriage in NY"
The Governor has rejected the idea of a place holder for the US Senate seat until the next election, therefore the pressure on him remains. Paterson is faced with the pressure of appointing neophyte Caroline Kennedy with a thin political resume or pull someone else off the bench who has a more in-depth resume such as Andrew Cuomo, regardless Paterson's decision against a place holder to fill the seat puts the pressure squarely on him. The New York Post covers it here
The New York State Senate leadership will heat up again, likely Monday. Gang of Three members are receiving pressure from specials interest groups to buckle and support Malcolm Smith. The groups are only targeting Ruben Diaz and Pedro Espada, not touching the ring leader Carl Kruger. Amazingly they fail to realize the first thing you learn in this business is to count heads, they need all three for the majority. They are unlikely to land Diaz with this pressure, not to mention no chance at Kruger.
Here is a You Tube message to Diaz, which will only push the Pentecostal Minister further away.
In case you needed more proof that Diaz will not budge on this issue, here it is. A letter Diaz responded with to all his constituents, "NO - To Budget Cuts and To Homosexual Marriage in NY"
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Jefferson County Legislative District 4 Successor
Allen T Drake
Theresa, NY
Pending a vote by the Jefferson County Board of Legislators reports are the successor to Addie Jenne Russell's seat will be Mr. Drake.
A retired teacher and current Town of Theresa Supervisor, Mr Drake appears to be an amenable choice of both Democrats and Republicans.
Uhm, You Know!
Mix an uhm here and another uhm there and throw in few a lot of "you know"
and pretty soon you have an interview and you know, you uhm might just be the next US Senator, you know!
and pretty soon you have an interview and you know, you uhm might just be the next US Senator, you know!
Senate "Caretaker"
Unbelievable, can't make a decision, can't run a selection process with out bogging it down with people who think they are entitled to the job.
AP's Mike Gormley floats the idea that Governor Paterson could appoint a "caretaker" to the seat. A caretaker would hold the seat until the next election when the people jockeying for the appointed job can actually run a campaign for the job.
Here is the story - click here
AP's Mike Gormley floats the idea that Governor Paterson could appoint a "caretaker" to the seat. A caretaker would hold the seat until the next election when the people jockeying for the appointed job can actually run a campaign for the job.
Here is the story - click here
Local Law # 1 of 1997
Local Law #1 of 1997 determies the process for for filling a vacancy on the Board of Legislature.
The vacancy is filled by a majority vote of the Board of Legislators.
No place in the local law does it state the Board of Legislature is to entertain a nomination from a political party. The Legislators should avoid partisan politics and appoint someone who is qualified.
The vacancy is filled by a majority vote of the Board of Legislators.
No place in the local law does it state the Board of Legislature is to entertain a nomination from a political party. The Legislators should avoid partisan politics and appoint someone who is qualified.
The Real Deal
The real deal comes forward on several fronts.
1. Danger Democrat is no longer and now it is Jefferson Democrat with no posting of comments or responses. After a month of speculation, the real deal is Ted Ford is a staff member of incoming Assemblywoman Addie Jenne, so just like Drew Mangione's blog, the sun has set on the renegade Ted Ford's blog! Side note: 2 out of 3 of Addie's staff members come from outside her district, must be no talented people in the 118th Assembly district.
The Democrats do not like differing opinions, only Sean Hennessey's opinions. (Can you say RAILROAD)
2. District 4 Legislative seat. The local Democrat party is no different than the state or national party. Instead of making an appointment based on qualifications, Sean Hennessey and company are taking the most partisan political route possible.
Jan Martusewicz who is likely one of the most qualified and has the ability to get up to speed on the issues and serve the people well is being overlooked for partisan reasons. According to Hennessey, Martueswicz did not support Sir Darrel when Darrel was at the county and was swept in as chair during a back room deal. Believe it, Martusewicz gave his commitment of support to someone and kept it. Democrats are not interested in a good quality, such as keeping your word, nor that he can work across party lines. No, Sean Hennessey and company just use lines like "working across party lines" as campaign rhetoric.
3. Who will come forward? According to a source in Theresa, the Democrats are having difficulty finding someone to fill the slot, but a couple of names are possible to come forward today. The Democrats are most interested in Allen Drake, the town supervisor and a retired teacher. Another person by the name of Howard Schnettler, a frequent poster on the Jefferson County Web board is also interested, but the Democrats are most interested in Drake and you can expect that name to be thrown out today.
Feel free to comment away, unlikeDanger Jefferson Democrat, we still accept and appreciate differing opinions.
1. Danger Democrat is no longer and now it is Jefferson Democrat with no posting of comments or responses. After a month of speculation, the real deal is Ted Ford is a staff member of incoming Assemblywoman Addie Jenne, so just like Drew Mangione's blog, the sun has set on the renegade Ted Ford's blog! Side note: 2 out of 3 of Addie's staff members come from outside her district, must be no talented people in the 118th Assembly district.
The Democrats do not like differing opinions, only Sean Hennessey's opinions. (Can you say RAILROAD)
2. District 4 Legislative seat. The local Democrat party is no different than the state or national party. Instead of making an appointment based on qualifications, Sean Hennessey and company are taking the most partisan political route possible.
Jan Martusewicz who is likely one of the most qualified and has the ability to get up to speed on the issues and serve the people well is being overlooked for partisan reasons. According to Hennessey, Martueswicz did not support Sir Darrel when Darrel was at the county and was swept in as chair during a back room deal. Believe it, Martusewicz gave his commitment of support to someone and kept it. Democrats are not interested in a good quality, such as keeping your word, nor that he can work across party lines. No, Sean Hennessey and company just use lines like "working across party lines" as campaign rhetoric.
3. Who will come forward? According to a source in Theresa, the Democrats are having difficulty finding someone to fill the slot, but a couple of names are possible to come forward today. The Democrats are most interested in Allen Drake, the town supervisor and a retired teacher. Another person by the name of Howard Schnettler, a frequent poster on the Jefferson County Web board is also interested, but the Democrats are most interested in Drake and you can expect that name to be thrown out today.
Feel free to comment away, unlike
Monday, December 29, 2008
County Legislative District 4 Successor
Successor candidates for the soon to be open Jefferson County legislative seat in district 4 are swirling in the wind out there.
The Democrats apparently have a person but have yet to put any name or qualifications forward for consideration by the Jefferson County Board of Legislature for a seat that is vacated in three days. A move such as this can be considered by most as poor planning by the Democratic party, not to forward a name for timely and appropriate consideration.
This is a process for the appointment to fill the seat and it is process may require negotiations as the ultimate decision is the County Board of Legislature, not a political party decision. Therefore, it is in the Democratic Party's best interest to forward a name or acquiesce their position.
The most qualified choice to fill the seat and a person able to come up to speed on issues quickly and adequately represent the people of district 4 given the brief time left in the term is former county legislator Jan Martusewicz.
Sources say Martusewicz was well respected by the Democrats and former county legislator colleagues when he last served on the county board, but has not even been contacted by the party leaders. Martusewizc, according to people who have spoke with him, is interested, but maybe hesitant because of party leaders.
The main focus for appointing a person to serve out the term should be qualifications, not partisan politics.
Jan Martusewicz is the best, most effective choice to fill a one year term and serve the people of district 4, regardless of whether or not he is even interested in running for the seat again in November.
If the local Democrats have not learned anything else from the youthful leadership era of their National and State party leaders is that appointments to fill open seats should be based on some sort of qualifications.
This is notKansas Illnois, Toto!
The Democrats apparently have a person but have yet to put any name or qualifications forward for consideration by the Jefferson County Board of Legislature for a seat that is vacated in three days. A move such as this can be considered by most as poor planning by the Democratic party, not to forward a name for timely and appropriate consideration.
This is a process for the appointment to fill the seat and it is process may require negotiations as the ultimate decision is the County Board of Legislature, not a political party decision. Therefore, it is in the Democratic Party's best interest to forward a name or acquiesce their position.
The most qualified choice to fill the seat and a person able to come up to speed on issues quickly and adequately represent the people of district 4 given the brief time left in the term is former county legislator Jan Martusewicz.
Sources say Martusewicz was well respected by the Democrats and former county legislator colleagues when he last served on the county board, but has not even been contacted by the party leaders. Martusewizc, according to people who have spoke with him, is interested, but maybe hesitant because of party leaders.
The main focus for appointing a person to serve out the term should be qualifications, not partisan politics.
Jan Martusewicz is the best, most effective choice to fill a one year term and serve the people of district 4, regardless of whether or not he is even interested in running for the seat again in November.
If the local Democrats have not learned anything else from the youthful leadership era of their National and State party leaders is that appointments to fill open seats should be based on some sort of qualifications.
This is not
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