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Carmel, NY
Politics
Mondaire Jones Slams Putnam Rep. Lawler For Supporting Trump After Report He Praised Hitler Mondaire Jones Slams Putnam Rep. Lawler For Supporting Trump After Report He Praised Hitler
Mondaire Jones Slams Putnam Rep. Lawler For Supporting Trump After Report He Praised Hitler Mondaire Jones is not holding back his criticism of his opponent in the race for New York's 17th Congressional District seat, Rep. Mike Lawler, for his support of former President Donald Trump despite his longest-serving chief of staff saying he meets the definition of a fascist.  Jones, a Democrat, made comments against Lawler, a Republican, following remarks made by former Trump chief of staff and four-star Marine general John Kelly, who told The New York Times that Trump "certainly falls into the general definition of fascist."  According to the Times, Kelly also said that Trum…

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by Ben Crnic
Mineola, NY
Politics
Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon
Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon Long Island Republicans are on defense following bombshell reporting from The New York Times that former President Donald Trump repeatedly praised Adolf Hitler. John Kelly – a four-star Marine general and Trump’s former White House chief of staff – told The Times that he had personally witnessed Trump make complimentary statements about the former dictator of Nazi Germany, even saying that Hitler had done “some good things.” Kelly went on to tell the outlet that Trump “certainly falls into the general definition of fascist,” and that Trump, should he win re-election, “would govern like a di…

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by Michael Mashburn
Rivertowns, NY
Politics
'Hard To Imagine' Biden Serving 4 Years, Says Michael Douglas Who Hosted Irvington Fundraiser 'Hard To Imagine' Biden Serving 4 Years, Says Michael Douglas Who Hosted Irvington Fundraiser
'Hard To Imagine' Biden Serving 4 Years, Says Michael Douglas Who Hosted Irvington Fundraiser A longtime Hollywood ally of Joe Biden who hosted a re-election fundraising event for the president at his Westchester estate this past spring is now casting doubts on the 81-year-old's ability to serve a second term in office.  In an interview with BBC, iconic actor Michael Douglas said it would be "hard to imagine" Biden serving another full term in office if he is re-elected, the outlet reported.  Douglas, who himself is 79 years old, personally hosted the fundraiser for Biden along with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, at their Irvington-on-Hudson residence on Thursday, April 2…

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by Ben Crnic
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Biden Raises $33M Since Debate, Admits To 'Poor Performance' At Murphy's Mansion Biden Raises $33M Since Debate, Admits To 'Poor Performance' At Murphy's Mansion
Biden Raises $33M Since Debate, Admits To 'Poor Performance' At Murphy's Mansion In a fundraising blitz, President Joe Biden's campaign for re-election has raised $33 million since last Thursday's debate, the bulk of that in New Jersey and New York, a spokesman said on Monday, July 1. That total includes "grassroots" money from small donors, a campaign aide said. Biden, 81, a Democrat, is being challenged by former President Donald Trump, 78, a Republican. Biden attended two fund-raising events in East Hampton, NY, on Saturday afternoon followed by a Saturday evening fund-raiser hosted by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy, in Middletown. “I didn’t have a…

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by Jon Craig
Middletown, NJ
News
Biden Is NJ-Bound: President Headed To Murphy's Mansion This Weekend After Weak Debate Biden Is NJ-Bound: President Headed To Murphy's Mansion This Weekend After Weak Debate
Biden Is Nj-bound: President Headed To Murphy's Mansion This Weekend After Weak Debate President Joe Biden is visiting New Jersey this weekend for a private campaign fundraiser at Gov. Phil Murphy’s mansion in Middletown, a source confirmed. The Saturday night event at Murphy and First Lady Tammy’s home is on despite a less than stellar performance in his debate with former Republican President Donald Trump on Thursday, June 27. The press will not be invited. Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone who only cares about himself. Between someone who tell…

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by Jon Craig
Arlington, VA
Lifestyle
Casting Call: College-Aged Students, Grads Wanted For Reality TV Debate Show In DC Area Casting Call: College-Aged Students, Grads Wanted For Reality TV Debate Show In DC Area
Casting Call: College-Aged Students, Grads Wanted For Reality TV Debate Show In DC Area Hollywood is coming calling to Washington, DC. The Writers Guild of America may be on strike, but a casting call has been listed for the pilot episode of “In The Arena,” a reality TV competition that is looking for “attractive, athletic, candidates,” who preferably “have a compelling life story” and a knack for debate. “This role is to be a candidate for a new reality tv competition show's pilot episode and sizzle reel,” officials said.  Fifteen candidates will be selected as finalists. A handful will also audition and be rejected in the episode. According to producers of the show, …

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by Zak Failla
Bristol, PA
Politics
Fetterman Struggles Through Debate With Oz Fetterman Struggles Through Debate With Oz
Fetterman Struggles Through Debate With Oz Lieutenant Governor and Democratic US Senate hopeful John Fetterman met with Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz in a highly anticipated debate Tuesday, Oct. 25.  But Fetterman, who suffered from a stroke in May, appeared to struggle at times and gave halting, sometimes contradictory answers over the course of the hour-long debate.  “I had a stroke. He’s never let me forget that,” said Fetterman, calling his health "the elephant in the room."  "I might miss some words during this debate, mush two words together, but it knocked me down and I’m going to keep coming back up," he …

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by Mac Bullock
Springfield, MA
Politics
WATCH: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17 WATCH: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17
Watch: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17 U.S. Rep. Richard Neal will debate challenger Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse Monday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. They are both running as Democrats to represent Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District. The district includes Hampden and Berkshire counties as well as large sections of Hampshire and Franklin counties. The primary election will be Sept. 1 to see who will represent the Democrats on the November ballot. The hour-long debate will be the first between the two politicians. It will be moderated by veteran newsman Ray Hershel. The event was organized by The Republican and MassLive, New England P…

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by Kristin Palpini
Mount Pleasant, NY
Schools
Lawsuit: Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student, 14, After Losing Contest In Westchester Lawsuit: Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student, 14, After Losing Contest In Westchester
Lawsuit: Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student, 14, After Losing Contest In Westchester A 14-year-old  left his prestigious private school after coaches on the debate team accused him of selling out a recent contest, according to a lawsuit filed in Superior Court. The former student at Kugnus ACTS Academy in Closter, New Jersey, faced "false, malicious and defamatory" from a debate coach after losing in the second round of a contest last month in the Lakeland Westchester Classic at Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, NorthJersey.com reports. The teen was accused of sharing strategies and files with a friend on the opposing Manhattan team, who “possessed…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
News
LAWSUIT: Closter Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student, 14, After Losing Contest LAWSUIT: Closter Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student, 14, After Losing Contest
Lawsuit: Closter Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student, 14, After Losing Contest A 14-year-old from Fort Lee left his prestigious private school in Closter after coaches on the debate team accused him of selling out a recent contest, according to a lawsuit filed in Superior Court. The former Kugnus ACTS Academy student faced "false, malicious and defamatory" from debate coach after losing in the second round of a contest last month in the Lakeland Westchester Classic in New York, NorthJersey.com reports. The teen was accused of sharing strategies and files with a friend on the opposing Manhattan team, who “possessed the exact same overviews, block an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Fireworks Expected At Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate Fireworks Expected At Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate
Fireworks Expected At Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate UPDATE: Daily Voice coverage of Wednesday's debate can be read by clicking here. The addition of a third, independent candidate for the debate at the University of Connecticut should stir up the race for governor. For those who watched the last televised debate, on Sept. 17  as reported here by Daily Voice, it degraded into name calling and "he said, he didn't say," by Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski. Prior to the Wednesday, Sept. 26, debate, petitioning independent candidate Richard Nelson "Oz" Griebel of Hartford released part of his tax returns f…

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by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Round Two: Ready For Another Gubernatorial Debate? Round Two: Ready For Another Gubernatorial Debate?
Round Two: Ready For Another Gubernatorial Debate? Candidates for Connecticut governor Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski are meeting up for their second debate of the campaign. Daily Voice coverage of Monday's debate can be found by clicking here:  Stefanowski, a Republican from Madison, and Lamont, a Democrat from Greenwich, squared off on Sept. 17 at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. It was televised live on Cable Channel 24, WCTX. The debate was hosted by the Connecticut Association of Realtors with News 8 and will be moderated by the association's president, Michael Barbaro. The two major party candidates debated for the first time on We…

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by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Gloves Come Off In Governor's Debate Gloves Come Off In Governor's Debate
Gloves Come Off In Governor's Debate Neither gubernatorial candidate pulled punches on Wednesday night in the first of four debates before the Nov. 6 election. Republican Bob Stefanowski of Madison came out swinging by labeling Democrat Ned Lamont as a clone of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.  "Dan Malloy has absolutely ruined this state. With Ned Lamont, it's actually going to be worse,'' Stefanowski said. "He's going to raise taxes and put up tolls."  Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, swung back by saying he has heard no details about how Stefanowski would pay for his promises including income tax cuts. …

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by Jon Craig
Chappaqua, NY
Schools
Horace Greeley Debate Team Wins HS Parliamentary Program In California Horace Greeley Debate Team Wins HS Parliamentary Program In California
Horace Greeley Debate Team Wins HS Parliamentary Program In California The Horace Greeley High School Debate Team of Krishna Ramaswamy, Claire Weis, and Dorothy Low recently won the 2017-2018 High School Parliamentary Debate Program Championship event held at Rim of the World High School in Lake Arrowhead, Calif. On April 21, the Greeley team won a decision as the opposition against California Polytechnic High School on the impromptu motion: "In general elections, parents should be able to cast proxy votes for their children." Horace Greeley sent 15 students (five three-student teams) to compete and as a high school, Greeley placed fourth overall. T…

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by Jon Craig
Yonkers, NY
Politics
State Senate Candidates Square Off In Debate At Sarah Lawrence College State Senate Candidates Square Off In Debate At Sarah Lawrence College
State Senate Candidates Square Off In Debate At Sarah Lawrence College The gloves are off and questions from the audience are welcome during the latest debate Wednesday, April 18 in the special election for George Latimer's vacated state Senate seat. Republican Julie Killian of Rye faces Democratic Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer of Yonkers during a 7:30 p.m. debate at Reisinger Auditorium at Sarah Lawrence College. Killian, a former Rye councilwoman is making a second attempt at the 37th District Senate seat vacated by Latimer after he became Westchester County executive in January. The special election is on Tuesday, April 24. The debate is co-sponsored by the…

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by Jon Craig