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The Bloomberg 29
People are now lining up candidates to oppose the "Bloomberg 29." (Side note: I presume that I don't need to explain that term. I've been told that the monicker came out of a CBID meeting shortly after the vote; if someone knows the original source I'd love to know.)
I'd also love to hear comments on the Bronx and Brooklyn races, as I'm less familiar with the politics involved. My initial views on the Manhattan/Queens folks:
Comrie -- Probably not vulnerable, unless someone can raise a bundle.
Dickens -- Got 28% in an eight-way race in 2005. Coalescing behind one opponent, funded with upper west side money, and she's vulnerable.
Gerson -- Margaret Chin might give him a run, especially since she's already gearing up for next year anyway.
Jackson -- Probably not vulnerable (of course, this leaves Denny Farrell stuck in Albany for another four years).
Katz -- Probably not vulnerable.
Martinez -- Just lost a bid for Assembly against his mentor, and Ydonis Rodriguez has already raised $30K.
Quinn -- If the potential candidates for next year can coalesce around one strong candidate, they probably still can't beat her, but it will be a helluva fight.
Sanders -- Wild card. Seven candidates have filed, but nobody's raised much.
Sears -- The most vulnerable in Queens; look for Danny Dromm to give her a huge fight.
Vallone -- Not vulnerable. Mike Gianaris will remain in Albany.
White -- Would Allan Jennings try to get his old seat back, the way White did? How about Albert Baldeo again? Seriously, he's probably not vulnerable.




How about the councilmembers
How about the councilmembers in my areas. Namely Nelson & Recchia. I would love to run against either of these BUMs.
Want to run?
Raise some money and talk to WFP. Also New Kings Democrats. I think that may be the main path to winning in 2009 against one of the Bloomberg 29 (I call them ass-kissing surrender monkeys).
I would say Recchia should be a prime target. As Vito Lopez lap dog, supporter of Noach Dear for judge, and one of the surrender monkeys, he is prime for taking out.
Please, someone give a rundown
I left Brooklyn and Bronx Councilmembers off the list, because there are people on TDG who are far more familiar with the politics in those areas (especially Brooklyn) than I am. I'd love to see a breakdown, seat by seat.
I Need a Seat by Seat Breakdown Also
I've created this facebook group to try to mobilize and defeat everyone who voted for Bloomberg's proposal. I'm trying to list every primary opponent for every council member who voted "YES". Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.