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NY GOP Centrists Surge in the Polls

randyaltschuler — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:18:48 +0000

Randy Altschuler, a Republican businessman on Long Island, remains in a tight race against Democratic incumbent Tim Bishop. One campaign source tells FrumForum that an internal poll taken within the last week shows Altschuler within two points. Bishop’s campaign is desperately bringing in the big guns, reportedly asking Andrew Cuomo, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden to campaign and fundraise in the dying weeks of the campaign.

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Tim Bishop coming under fire from constituents for cap-and-trade, obamacare, and taxes.

Ist Congressional District: Tim Bishop v. Randy Altschuler

randyaltschuler — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:53:07 +0000

When asked to name the most important issues, Randy Altschuler replied, “Jobs and taxes.” The challenger called for extending the Bush tax cuts “for everybody,” and cited figures showing the percentage on Long Island of those earning more than $250,000 lies between 9 and 14 percent. Altschuler also supports providing tax incentives for small businesses to help create more jobs.

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Learn more about Tim Bishop coming under fire from constituents for cap-and-trade, obamacare, and more.

Election 2010: Altschuler Hopes To Unseat Incumbent, Balance the Budget

randyaltschuler — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:40:03 +0000

Randy Altschuler: “I have lived the American dream, but I’m worried about changes that are happening in this country that are going to prevent future generations from achieving that dream.”

His solution is to prop up the private sector by cutting government spending, lowering taxes and peeling back “red tape” that he contends makes it difficult for businesses to operate.

Read Randy Altschuler Hopes To Unseat Incumbent, Balance the Budget >

Learn more about Tim Bishop coming under fire from constituents for cap-and-trade, obamacare, and more.

Final Pitch: Bishop vs. Altschuler: Candidates make one last argument for Hauppauge’s support on Election Day.

randyaltschuler — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:06:54 +0000

Randy Altschuler:

“…I’ve created over 700 jobs in the United States, so I know how to create jobs. I’ve met and managed a budget. I’m raising a family – I have a son that’s 3 – so I can understand firsthand the challenges facing families right now.

Tim Bishop is not voting with the people of this district. He’s voting with his party. Hence his 97 percent voting rate with Nancy Pelosi. He has supported a slew of legislation that is not in the best interest of the district.”

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Higher Taxes, NY-1 Edition

randyaltschuler — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:29:27 +0000

GOP/Conservative congressional hopeful Randy Altschuler has a new TV ad out today … that hits a Democratic state senator for voting to raise taxes and fees 124 times.

Altschuler’s spot slams his Democratic opponent, Rep. Tim Bishop, for voting “125 times to raise taxes.”

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Learn more about Tim Bishop coming under fire from constituents for cap-and-trade, obamacare, and more. Randy Altschuler has signed the taxpayer protection pledge.

Congressional Candidates, Face to Face

randyaltschuler — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:20:38 +0000

Randy Altschuler finished by stating he could document the 125 votes Mr. Bishop had made to raise taxes and said he stood for change in Washington, to help business, and keep money here rather than “pay for programs we can’t afford.”

“If you want to continue the policies of the Obama and Pelosi administration — if you want Obamacare, cap and trade, car check and further bailouts then you should vote for Tim Bishop.” The loud applause and cheers of many in the room indicated that they planned to do that.

More on this topic: Randy Altschuler signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge

A House cleaning for New York

randyaltschuler — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:19:50 +0000

Tim Bishop is coming under fire from his constituents for his votes on cap-and-trade, obamacare, and more. In the 1st CD (Eastern Suffolk), Rep. Tim Bishop is behind Republican Randy Altschuler 42-40 in the latest McLaughlin poll. A defeat of Bishop, a long-term incumbent, would send shock waves through the state’s delegation.

Read this article on Randy Altschuler’s race for Congress >

This Year, An Election Year Battle For Bishop

randyaltschuler — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 02:05:19 +0000

Tim Bishop is coming under fire from his constituents for his votes on cap-and-trade, obamacare, and more. Randy Altschuler’s spokesman, Rob Ryan, said he sees signs of concern, even “desperation,” in some of Representative Tim Bishop’s advertisements. The congressman, he said, has shied away from identifying himself as an incumbent or a Democrat, or even mentioning that he is running for his fifth term.

GOV. CHRISTIE ENDORSES RANDY ALTSCHULER

randyaltschuler — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:36:47 +0000

Randy Altschuler, the independent, self-made businessman and Republican/Conservative nominee for Congress (NY-1), was endorsed today by Chris Christie, the tax cutting and reform minded Republican Governor of New Jersey. Governor Christie was swept into office last November by a coalition of Republicans, Independents, conservative Democrats and members of the Tea Party who were tired of the high taxes and culture of corruption that has enveloped state government in New Jersey for many years.

Full Article: Chris Christie’s Endorsement of Randy Altschuler >

Randy is running against Tim Bishop who is coming under fire from his constituents for his votes on cap-and-trade, obamacare, and more.

Randy Altschuler: I’m Not The Job Killer — Tim Bishop Is

randyaltschuler — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:48:24 +0000

Congressional hopeful Randy Altschuler is pushing back with a new ad that says he’s actually created U.S. jobs while his rival, incumbent Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop, has voted for taxes that kill jobs.

Learn How Randy Altschuler Created Jobs