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Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) crossed party lines today to endorse Republican candidate Bob Turner for New York’s 9th Congressional District seat.
“I am endorsing Bob Turner because he represents the values of this district. I am supporting Mr. Turner because this is a rare opportunity for all those living in the 9th Congressional District, myself included, to send a message to President Obama about his failed, disastrous economic policies and his reckless policies toward Israel.
“Mr. Turner’s background as a businessman gives him a unique advantage in dealing with the major financial crisis in this country. His business acumen will be a welcome asset in trying to reduce the federal deficit.
“I resent the scare tactics and code words being employed by the Democrats to frighten senior citizens and others into believing that Mr. Turner will interfere with Social Security and Medicare. Worrying seniors needlessly is beyond the pale.
“I am a proud Democrat, but am not a blind one. There are times when a candidate of a different party can be more effective for the constituency. The race in the 9th Congressional District has proven to be one of those times. I am, therefore, pleased to support Mr. Turner in his bid for this seat.”
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(Turner press Release / YWN Desk – NYC)
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5 Responses
This is newsworthy. Of course, it might be more interesting if Hikind decided to become a Republican himself and really shake politics up (depending on what the upcoming gerrymandering does). He’s a Republican on most issues, though he’s fairly liberal on economic issues.
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It’s VERY IMPORTANT that EVERYONE take a FEW minutes of their time to go out and VOTE for BOB TURNER. This is our chance to send a STRONG message to the President and the Democratic party that we have had enough. Every single vote counts so make sure all eligible members of your family and friends go VOTE.
akuperma:
Methinks Hikind ought to run against Gillibrand in 2012.
O’course, I’d rather a red Jew than a purple Jew.
For statewide office, Hikind has several flaws, particularly his ignorance of upstate and his lack of military experience. The fact that he isn’t a zillionaire hurts for running for Senate. He might be better off running as a Republican for Congress or the State Senate (particularly since he would make a real difference in the latter).