Friday, May 22, 2015

Mantello will run At Large


Carmella Mantello is out of the race she was never officially in.
But, rather than run for mayor, the three-term councilwoman will take a shot at an At-Large seat on the Troy City Council.
If she did follow through and make a third attempt at mayor, something she has hinted at for months, she would have had to first primary the Republican nominee Jim Gordon, a Republican representing District 1.
And even if she managed to get by Gordon in the Republican primary, she would not have had the Conservative or Independence party lines without waging much more difficult write-in primaries for those two minor party lines. The two combined can make up 15 percent of the general election vote and it is nearly impossible for a Republican to win without them given that Democrats far outnumber Republicans in the Collar City.
While gearing up for a mayoral run, Mantello did her share of bashing Gordon. The decision to run for an At Large seat, though, has forced her to change her tune. In a press release announcing her intention, she said she have Gordon’s support as well as that of city GOP Chairman Mark Wojcik.
“I am looking forward to a “Partnership for Progress” with Jim and the Whole Republican ticket that will move our city forward in a constructive and comprehensive manner,” Mantello said in a statement.
Two years ago Mantello came in fourth by a narrow margin. She contested the election results and there are still questions as to whether she was edged out by Councilwoman Lynn Kopka, D-At-Large or not for the third and final At-Large spot.
Republican County Chairman Tom Wade, in an email to party members, called her the “strongest” At-Large candidate the GOP has this year, albeit with a hint of sarcasm.
“She is a three-time defeated candidate for citywide office and not a major threat to our campaign but will be the strongest in a field of weak Republican candidates,” Wade said in the email. “We can beat her again in her fourth try.”
Mantello will join Andrea Daley to run At-Large. The party is looking for a third. Last week former Times Union editor Bill Dowd said health reasons forced him out of his own race for an At-Large seat.

35 comments:

  1. What a shame she was blocked by her own party. I guess she will have to start with this and move on to mayor. Good luck Carmella I will be voting for you.

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  2. When did Tom Wade become a Republican?

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  3. Well there goes the Republicans chance for Mayor... Gordon is a joke! Wiltshire wins mayor and Carmella gets council president.

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    1. BS.
      Rodney is a joke. remember, he ain't the "house ni***r"

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  4. R's are just dumber than dirt - and this peoves it. Thanks foir the at large seat guys

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    1. louks lik engletch is nut you strongg poent.

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  5. Lol 4 for 4 Carmie? She looks forward to working with Gordon blah blah blah..Someone finishes 4th..on another note hope Rodney enjoyed running with the Independent line 2 years ago.He won't have it this year..just a few months till carmie and Rodney are gone..thank God...

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    1. My vote is going to Carmella rather than Andrea Daley. Daley is just going to be another puppet with her strings played by Kenny G-string. Noticed that Kenny is chumming up with Lous current administrative staff, so expect more political jobs being made.So vote for Carmella.

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  6. Funny how Wade attempts at sarcasm with Carmella, what people don't know is that Wade is constantly privately reaching out to Carmella sharing information with her. What a guy!

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  7. So last week Jim was no good, and weak. Now she's looking forward to working with him. What a fake, no vote for her.

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    1. So last week Carmella was no good and the subject of sexist comments, and now Jim and the rest look forward to working with her. Bunch of fakes. No votes for them.

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  8. Cover the healthcare thing. It's more fun.

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  9. Great news for the Dem mayoral candidate. Carmella was the only real threat. Jim Gordon is a horse's ass. The Republicans know it, Carmella knows it, the Dems know it, and most importantly, the voters know it.

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  10. OMG please win Carmella. The embarrassing circus of the current Troy City Council was on full display at Thursday night's finance meeting. If people keep voting for these fools then they get exactly what they deserve.

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  11. I bet Jim Gordon won't be able to settle a union contract like Rosamilia.

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    1. Oh you mean by ignoring the 3 city contracts that are expired?
      Yea.

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    2. Oh you mean by ignoring the 3 city contracts that are expired?
      Yea.

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    3. But I bet Jim can say no to cake with cupcakes

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    4. I think we all know Jim can't say no to a cupcake.

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    5. 0's across the board for all city employees. "Over worked and underpaid" the current administrations motto.

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  12. Apparently, Ken Zalewski is deleting anyone he feels is not loyal to Rodney from the Eastside email group.

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    1. Ken has never tolerated opinions that differ from his. He was an embarrassment at last week's council meeting over the health insurance issue---a benefit he accepted when he was unemployed. Double standards are the norm for he and Rodney.

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    2. Oh well. Fuck em. Create a East side email group of your own but don't allow any politicians. Your life will go on without them and when they come door to door just keep it in the back of your mind, or better yet put an Ernest Everett sign on your lawn NOW

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  13. I just really wish the politics in the City of Troy were not so disfunctional as they have been, and I'm sure will continue to be. Too many personal agenda's, and not enough working together to "actually" better the city.
    Just my 50+ yrs of living in the heart of Troy makes me want to move. Enough is enough!

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    1. Be my guest. Move

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    2. I could not agree more!

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    3. Bye! Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out. And take that milquetoast jackass Jim Gordon with you.

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  14. Jim please cover the hilarious debacle that was the finance committee meeting last Thursday please

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  15. Still having a hard time believing the Republicans are stupid enough to run Jim Gordon for mayor.

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  16. Talk about taking one for the team I think we all know Carmella is a much better candidate then Jim Gordon... Thanks a lot Wojcik for giving the Mayor's Office to the Dem's again!

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    1. Why are we even discussing her. Accept it- she's a loser. Gordon isn't the best choice - but certainly has a stronger record of public service. New blood is needed- not her tired, booze-hound, selfish ass.

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  17. Rodney hates the police

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  18. Are you all that blind, Pat madden is a republican by genetics, it's a grander agenda. You put in a loser because Pete Rose is on the other team! Pat Madden and Carmella are the plan!

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