Daily Campaign Roundup: SRCC and Libous Reach New Low
By Mike Connery on 07/12/2010 @ 12:46 PM
TODAY'S CAMPAIGN ROUND-UP.... Today's installment of campaign-related news. SRCC chair Tom Libous forced to defend his appearance with Carl Paladino. Sen. Darrel Aubertine protecting senior citizens from fraud. Sen. Bill Stachowksi creates program to help prevent and recognize concussions.
- SRCC chair Tom Libous forced to answer questions as he appears with Carl Paladino - Gannett notes thatGOP dealmaking and dysfunction was out in full force this weekend as Libous appeared at Tea Party-funded event at in Endwell with GOP gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino -- while reiterating that he supports GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Lazio. Pressed to defend his appearance, he replied: "They're criticizing me for being joined by a gentleman that wants to cut taxes, reduce spending and create jobs in New York state. Is there a problem with that?" Libous conveniently left out that Paladino is also actively working to subvert the GOP and their candidates, which one would think should be a problem to a chair of the SRCC.
- Liedka on his way out? We've reported in the past about Andrew Russo, the concert-pianist who is backed by the cash-starved SRCC in SD 49. Fundraising numbers for his primary opponent Danny Liedka were reported today, and the news isn't good (for Liedka, that is). According to the Auburn Pub, Liedka raised $48k and has just $5k cash-on-hand. Russo is reported to have raised 4 times that number, meaning that Libous' hand-picked candidate - a virtual unknown in local politics - will be the likely challenger to Dave Valesky in November.
- Sen. Darrel Aubertine warns seniors of insurance Medicare scammers - Sen. Aubertine is urging North Country senior citizens to listen to the New York State Insurance Department’s warning about scammers trying to profit from Medicare rebates. They are advising senior citizens not to give out personal information to anyone claiming they can deliver or speed up $250 rebates for Medicare Part D now available through federal health care reforms. “Too often we see con artists trying to take advantage of our senior citizens by stealing personal information,” Sen. Aubertine said. “Our seniors need to be aware that in other states there have been reports of people asking for personal information or an upfront fee to expedite these rebate checks. It’s important to remember never to give out bank account information, social security numbers or any other personal information. I want to thank the state Insurance Department for its efforts and local media for helping get the word out.”
- Sen. Bill Stachowski creates program to help In prevention and recognition of concussions - In an effort led by Sen. Stachowski , the Senate passed legislation to establish the Head Injury Awareness and Prevention Act. The measure creates several programs that will improve early intervention and response of coaches and parents by educating them on the proper evaluation and management of concussions. “Thousands of school aged children in New York State are brought to the emergency room each year with concussions,” said Sen. Stachowski, the bill’s sponsor. “Because many concussions happen while students are playing sports on school teams, in gym class, and even accidentally in the classroom, it is extremely important to have properly trained individuals on hand who can correctly evaluate the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Coaches, teachers, administrators, parents, guardians, and students themselves should be educated in recognizing these symptoms. This legislation will do just that by establishing the New York State Head Injury Awareness and Prevention Program.
