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NY GOP Centrists Surge in the Polls

2010-10-29T17:18:00.001-07:00

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.

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Ist Congressional District: Tim Bishop v. Randy Altschuler

2010-10-28T14:53:00.001-07:00

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.

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

2010-10-27T17:40:00.001-07:00

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.

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

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

2010-10-26T12:06:00.001-07:00

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."

Read Randy's full statement >

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Higher Taxes, NY-1 Edition

2010-10-25T09:29:00.001-07:00

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.

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Congressional Candidates, Face to Face

2010-10-24T07:20:00.001-07:00

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.

Read more about Randy Altschuler's Debate with Tim Bishop >

More on this topic: Randy Altschuler signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge

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A House cleaning for New York

2010-10-21T09:19:00.001-07:00

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.

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This Year, An Election Year Battle For Bishop

2010-10-20T19:05:00.001-07:00

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.

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GOV. CHRISTIE ENDORSES RANDY ALTSCHULER

2010-10-19T13:36:00.001-07:00

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.

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Randy Altschuler: I'm Not The Job Killer -- Tim Bishop Is

2010-10-18T13:48:00.001-07:00

With the "outsourcer" attacks that dogged him through the Republican primary following him into the general election, NY-1 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.

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2 groups' ads boost Altschuler over Bishop

2010-10-16T14:40:00.001-07:00

WASHINGTON - Two outside conservative advocacy groups have given Republican Randy Altschuler a definite edge over Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop in the ad war in the much-watched congressional race on Long Island's East End.

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Tim Bishop has increasingly come under fire from his constituents for his positions on cap-and-trade and being a rubber stamp for Nancy Pelosi. This is in direct opposition to Randy Altschuler's pledge to protect taxpayers.

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Representative Tim Bishop refuses to attend two non-partisan debates

2010-10-14T06:15:00.001-07:00

Due to a scheduling conflict Randy Altschuler is unable to debate with Tim Bishop before the League of Women Voters October 21st. Tim Bishop refuses point blank to debate Randy before the Southampton Citizens Forum, declaring they have an affiliation with the Tea Party.

James Boyed, organizing the Southampton Citizens Forum, denies being affiliated with the Tea Party Movement.

From the article's title you'd never guess that it is Mr. Bishop who is the one who is avoiding speaking before the public. Hmmm...media bias?

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Tim Bishop is Just a Rubber Stamp for Nancy Pelosi

2010-10-13T14:42:00.001-07:00

NY-1 citizens protest against Tim Bishop.

Watch video of Tim Bishop confronting constituents >

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Tim Bishop ignores citizen's views on Cap and Trade law.

2010-10-12T17:09:00.001-07:00

Watch Video: Tim Bishop ignores constituent's concerns on cap-and-trade >

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Representative Tim Bishop Refuses to Answer Constituents

2010-10-11T09:14:00.001-07:00

Rep. Tim Bishop, D-N.Y., canceled town-hall meetings after a particularly unruly group prompted him to get a police escort back to his car.

Tim Bishop is running against businessman Randy Altschuler who has signed the taxpayer protection pledge.

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Randy Altschuler Responds to Outsourcing Charges at Debate

2010-10-08T17:46:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler was asked to respond to charges that he outsourced jobs overseas while at OfficeTiger, a charge made by Tim Bishop and by Republican opponents in the September primary.

"We did not outsource American jobs and move them overseas," Mr. Altschuler said. "I've created over 700 jobs in the United States. We had an international business and we had customers and employees all around the world so we were a functioning company everywhere."

But he said that high taxes and government regulations were responsible for driving companies overseas, and he questioned how many private sector jobs Mr. Bishop has created.

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Pataki For Altschuler

2010-10-07T09:54:00.001-07:00

Former Governor George Pataki has endorse Randy Altschuler in the CD-1 contest between Altschuler and Tim Bishop.

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Congressman Bishop, challenger Altschuler square off in Wading River debate

2010-10-06T13:19:00.001-07:00

The first of many candidate forums featuring Congressman Tim Bishop and his Republican opponent Randy Altschuler to be held in the final weeks leading up to the the November 2 elections kicked off at Monday night's meeting of the Eastern Long Island Executives at East Wind in Wading River.

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Meet the Candidates Night Yields Huge Turnout, Many Turned Away from Meeting

2010-10-05T18:19:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler, Representative Tim Bishop, Ira Bernstein, and Steve Englebright were there last night. But many who came to see them couldn't even get in the door.

In Ads, Democratic Candidates Play Down Their Label

2010-10-04T19:07:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler, a businessman who is running against Tim Bishop, calls himself a conservative and in his advertisements frequently juxtaposes images of Tim Bishop and Ms. Pelosi.

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NY Post Endorses Randy Altschuler

2010-10-03T15:01:00.001-07:00

Four-term Democratic incumbent Rep. Tim Bishop has been a virtual rubber-stamp for the Obama-Pelosi-Reid agenda, having voted for the $812 billion stimulus package, ObamaCare and cap-and-trade — a job-killing energy tax.

Randy Altschuler is an entrepreneur, having co-founded two successful companies — one providing recycling services for electronics and another offering business-support and employment services.

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CNN 100: Toss Up in New York 01

2010-10-02T19:08:00.001-07:00

Four-term Democratic congressman Rep. Tim Bishop has a hard fight on his hands, defending his Long Island-based district from a heavily-funded onslaught by GOP businessman Randy Altschuler.

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Opposition To Bishop is Strong

2010-09-29T10:51:00.001-07:00

The battle between incumbent Congressman Tim Bishop and Republican Randy Altschuler is heating up.

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The Health Care Bill Nobody Wants to Talk About

2010-09-28T07:53:00.001-07:00

January 20: SurveyUSA polls one of the suburban districts that will be key to the Democrats’ ability to hold the House in 2010, this time Tim Bishop in (NY-01). Bishop holds a 2 point lead over potential GOP challenger Randy Altschuler, who was already up on the air with ads. Unlike Snyder and Driehaus’s GOP-leaning districts, Bishop’s district has a +3 PVI Democratic advantage. Party affiliation in the district is 27% GOP, 33% Democratic and 39% Independent. When asked how they feel about a health care bill which forces them to buy insurance or pay a penalty, 66% of Independents say they are opposed and 48% say they are strongly opposed.

2010 New York 1st District Race: Republican Randy Altschuler Tasked with Defeating Democrat Tim Bishop

2010-09-27T11:21:00.001-07:00

Democratic incumbent Tim Bishop is favored to win in New York's 1st U.S. House race, as he has since 2002. He's easily beat previous opponents. But this is a competitive district in terms of demographics, which puts it in the cross-hairs of Republicans seeking to whisk away as many Democratic-held districts as possible this year. Randy Altschuler is the Republican pick after the Sept. 14 primary, and he may pose a significant challenge to Bishop.

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A NY earthquake? GOP eyeing nine House seats

2010-09-24T09:24:00.001-07:00

The National Republican Congressional Committee, the body charged with running the GOP House campaign, lists seven New York seats as among the hundred it considers to be in play -- tied with Pennsylvania for the national lead.

The key races:

* Suffolk, where Randy Altschuler has a good chance to defeat Rep. Tim Bishop.

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Altschuler Launches New Radio Ad: “Randy Altschuler will listen to us”

2010-09-23T06:05:00.001-07:00

The campaign of Randy Altschuler, the Republican/Conservative nominee for Congress (NY-1), has launched a new radio ad called “Randy Altschuler will listen to us.”

Randy will be running against incumbent Rep. Tim Bishop.

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Mitt Romney Endorses Randy Altschuler for Congress

2010-09-22T09:22:00.001-07:00

Governor Romney said, “Randy Altschuler is a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility. He understands the need to cut wasteful spending and keep taxes low. As the next Congressman from New York’s 1st Congressional District, Randy will fight against the reckless tax and spend policies that threaten our economic freedom...."

Randy Altschuler will be facing off with Representative Tim Bishop in November.

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Mitt Romney's Empire State Endorsements

2010-09-21T07:32:00.001-07:00

...the former Massachusetts governor -- whose team was behind the headline-making win of Bay State Sen. Scott Brown -- is lending his name to (and opening his wallet) these NY Congressional hopefuls: Incumbent Reps. Pete King and Chris Lee, Randy Altschuler...

“At a time when we need leaders who will enact pro-growth policies that will turn our troubled economy around and put people back to work, too many Washington politicians are instead focused on growing the size of government. New York - and our nation - deserves leaders who will put the interests of the people ahead of the special interests, and work to get our economy back on track. That is why I am proud to stand with these candidates today,” said Romney.

Randy is facing incumbent Rep. Tim Bishop (D) in November.

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Another GOP stalwart succumbs to 'Tea Party' challenge, this time in N.Y.

2010-09-20T09:23:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler defeated former president Richard Nixon's grandson, Chris Cox, in a GOP free-for-all in a Long Island congressional district...Altschuler will face incumbent Democratic Rep. Timothy Bishop.

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Altschuler Wins GOP Primary | St. James resident will take on incumbent Tim Bishop for the Congressional seat.

2010-09-17T08:27:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler is a self-defined fiscal conservative who says he is committed to free market principles. According to his campaign materials, his top priority is to promote economic growth and to control taxes. He signed the Americans for Tax Reform's "Taxpayer Protection Pledge," opposing any effort to raise taxes and he also wants to cut the corporate tax rate, which he believes has "strangled the competitiveness of American companies abroad."

Randy will run against incumbent Tim Bishop in November.

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The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Randy Altschuler (NY-01) has reached 'Young Gun' status

2010-09-16T09:45:00.001-07:00

"Randy Altschuler has proven that he's ready to take on Washington insider Tim Bishop, an out-of-touch Democrat who has blindly supported his party's failed agenda of job-killing policies and reckless spending," said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). "Randy's campaign is a symbol of the growing momentum behind Republican candidates in New York and across the country. As Democrats and their party bosses continue to force their big-government, big-spending policies onto the backs of hard-working families, Republicans like Randy Altschuler will continue to present a clear alternative to a Democrat majority that unapologetically spends too much, borrows too much and taxes too much."

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Altschuler will face Bishop in November

2010-09-15T09:12:00.001-07:00

Mr. Altschuler, a self-professed conservative who opposes any tax increases, has said that job creation is at the top of his priority list. In a press release on Tuesday night, Mr. Altschuler said Mr. Bishop and the rest of the Democrats who now hold the majority of seats in Congress have “failed,” and said it was time for him and his supporters to “take our government back.”

“It’s time that we send that tax and spend liberal Tim Bishop packing,” he said. “And, it’s time we send his boss and benefactor, Nancy Pelosi, packing, too.”

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Primary elections today

2010-09-14T09:15:00.001-07:00

Polls are open for federal, state and several local primary elections Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Republicans vying to carry their party's banner in the race for First Congressional District include Randy Altschuler, Chris Cox and George Demos.

Retired NYPD Superior Officers Association Endorses Altschuler for Congress

2010-09-13T08:30:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler said, "I would like to thank the Superior Officers Association Retired and its President Ron Schule for their endorsement. On this day before the 9th anniversary of the attack terrorist attacks of 9/11, it is important that we remember the ultimate sacrifice that law enforcement and all first responders made on that day. We must keep those who perished in our prayers, as well as those who still mourn their sacrifice.

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E. Hampton Supervisor Wilkinson Endorses Altschuler for Congress

2010-09-10T12:58:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler, the Conservative Republican candidate for Congress (NY-1), today received the endorsement of East Hampton Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson (R,C,I).

Wilkinson joins the growing ranks of local Republican officials who are backing the candidacy of Altschuler, a successful self-made businessman who lives in St. James.

Supervisor Wilkinson said "Randy embodies the kind of experience which our Town need representing us in Washington. I proudly stand in support of Randy Altschuler's candidacy for Congress today because he is the only candidate in the field with indispensable real-world experience managing people and guiding companies. As a fellow businessman, I cannot help admire what Randy has accomplished in his professional life through innovation and determination. Randy's work ethic embodies the kind of experience which our towns need representing us in Washington.

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The two other candidates in the race for NY-1 are Chirstopher Cox and George Demos

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Primary Races Down to the Wire

2010-09-09T14:29:00.001-07:00

(Sept. 9, 2010) For the first time since 1978, East End Republicans will have a choice of three candidates — Randy Altschuler, Chris Cox, and George Demos — in the primary election to determine who will challenge Representative Tim Bishop, a Democrat, in the November election.

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Randy Altschuler Claims $1.8M Cash On Hand in NY-1 Fight

2010-09-08T13:55:00.001-07:00

It was the best fundraising quarter ever, says Randy Altschuler, the conservative Republican candidate who, along with Christopher Cox and George Demos, is vying for the chance to knock out incumbent Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop in Long Island's NY-1.

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A Conversation with Randy Altschuler (HD)

2010-09-07T13:53:00.001-07:00

Late last night we had the opportunity to have a conversation with Randy Altschuler to learn more about his campaign.

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Randy Altschuler Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, CloudBlue Technologies, Inc.

2010-09-03T14:36:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler co-founded CloudBlue Technologies, Inc. in 2001 and serves as its Executive Chairman. He worked in private equity at The Blackstone Group and investment banking at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He also served as an Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Bank North America, focused on both strategic and management issues. He serves a Director of GlobalLogic and Managed Systems.

Manhattan Mosque Fires Up Long Island Race

2010-09-02T13:58:00.001-07:00

Three Republicans—businessman Randy Altschuler, Richard Nixon grandson Chris Cox and former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer George Demos—are all vying for the chance to challenge incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop.

...Mr. Altschuler, a millionaire businessman who is spending part of his personal fortune to run for Congress, calls the mosque plan "political correctness run amok" and an insult to those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on the World Trade Center.

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Randy Altschuler Conservative Candidate for NY01 Opposes Ground Zero Mosque

2010-09-01T18:07:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler has again demonstrated some strong leadership and principle in opposing the proposed Ground Zero mosque in an unequivocal fashion. He doesn't waste our time claiming to oppose the monstrosity while simultaneously winking and tossing bones to the "tolerance tyrants".

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Altschuler: COX CAUGHT RED HANDED IN LIE

2010-08-31T15:15:00.001-07:00

The campaign of Randy Altschuler, the conservative Republican candidate for Congress (NY-1), today again called on Chris Cox to stop the “lies, disinformation and dirty tricks that have become the hallmark of his campaign”. The Altschuler campaign was referring to an August 27th news release from the Cox campaign where Chris Cox is caught red-handed lying to the media and the Republican voters of the 1st Congressional District.

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NY-1 and NY-4: With So Much Drama in the GOP…

2010-08-30T13:58:00.001-07:00

I’m all in for Randy Altschuler (NY-1) and Frank Scaturro (NY-4), the two candidates the articles happen to favor. I’ve blogged aboot their races here and here. I’m also pro-primary…when there are differences to debate, and when the voters than get to make their choice.

We start in the NY-1, where the establishment’s interference may or may not have affected our Gubernatorial and Senate races as well. Kim Strassel from the Wall Street Journal goes into more detail, but a snippet…

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New Randy Altschuler Ad Clowns Chris Cox For Living In NYC

2010-08-27T08:29:00.001-07:00

Republican congressional hopeful Randy Altschuler's new ad mirrors the message in the mailer I blogged about yesterday: Rival Chris Cox, he says, is not truly of NY-1.

New Video - Randy Altschuler: Chris Cox, not one of us.

2010-08-26T09:30:00.001-07:00

Announcer: Seen the Chris Cox ad?

Chris Cox: In Congress I'll put Suffolk County taxpayers first.

Announcer: What does Chris Cox know about Suffolk taxes? Cox has never paid property taxes in Suffolk County. He doesn't own property here. In fact, here's his apartment where he lives in New York City. And while he's running for Congress Cox has been staying at his uncle's mansion in the Hamptons. Chris Cox, not what he appears to be, and not one of us.

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Letter From Suffolk County Conservative Party Chairman Ed Walsh To Candidate Christopher Cox

2010-08-25T10:21:00.001-07:00

Dear Christopher:

...Your wild claims that Randy Altschuler is buying this election ring hollow when one reads press reports that credit your uncle, Howard Cox, with donating $50,OOO to a local GOP town committee in the congressional district. A very generous gift, when you realize that Howard Cox lives in Massachusetts and merely summers in the Hamptons. But, it’s just one of many “donations” your family has given in their misguided attempt to purchase you a congressional seat.

And, while we are on the topic of wild claims you have made, let’s take a look at your meritless attempt to force an Opportunity to Ballot on the Conservative Party line. Simply put; you failed.

In the process, you attempted to smear the Suffolk County Conservative Party, its members and Executive Committee and even well respected Supreme Court Judge. The state Supreme Court ruled against you nevertheless; citing a string of technical deficiencies in your petitions, as well as fake signatures and paid petitioners who perpetrated fraud in your craven attempt to muddy the electoral waters.

Your lack of accomplishments and your habit of stretching the truth and refusing to be forthright are the reasons you did not receive the backing of the Suffolk County Conservative Party.

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Letter From Suffolk County Conservative Chairman Ed Walsh To Candidate Christopher Cox

2010-08-24T07:54:00.001-07:00

Dear Christopher,

...Randy Altschuler has created well over 700 jobs for hard working Americans. To the best of my knowledge your sole attempt at job creation has been the numerous hires and fires that have taken place on your campaign staff since January.

...Christopher, your campaign takes pleasure in labeling Randy Altschuler a "millionaire" as they insinuate that there is something wrong with that or that perhaps that he is attempting to buy this election. Well, truth be told; you are a millionaire too. What differentiates the two of you is that Randy Altschuler, through hard work and determination, earned every cent he has. You simply inherited it.

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Randy's Response to Ground Zero Mosque

2010-08-23T07:11:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler: Our country is the most religiously tolerant nation on Earth...But this isn't a question of religious tolerance.

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The New York Republican establishment was handed a searing lesson in the perils of top-down machine politics last November.

2010-08-20T08:14:00.001-07:00

Today, it's the case of New York's first congressional district, located in Long Island's Suffolk County. Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop is in his fourth term in this battleground district, which George W. Bush won in 2004. He is under fire for party-line votes on everything from stimulus to health care. This is the sort of seat the GOP needs in order to gain a majority this fall.

The party looked set to do well. Businessman Randy Altschuler has been campaigning for more than a year on fiscal conservatism and pro-growth policies. The party banked him with strong fund raising and the endorsements of everyone from House GOP Whip Eric Cantor to local officials. He did face some competitors, including George Demos, a former SEC attorney, and Gary Berntsen, a former CIA official. New York has both Republican Party and Conservative Party ballot lines. In the usual course of things, Messrs. Altschuler, Demos and Berntsen would have engaged in a bottom-up competition for the committee votes and endorsements of the parties. One candidate would usually scoop both by spring, leaving him largely free to focus on Mr. Bishop.

Enter new state GOP party chairman Ed Cox—or rather, his son. Chris Cox, a lawyer, is a long-time resident of Manhattan. In January, however, he changed his voting address to his uncle's house in the Hamptons and announced for NY 1. The airdrop of the party boss's son caused an uproar.

Mr. Altschuler in May thumped Mr. Cox for the Conservative Party nomination, yet Mr. Cox keeps pursuing the Republican Party line. The Suffolk County GOP, under Ed Cox's watchful eye, initially considered anointing his son. But grass-roots pushback has instead resulted in an open Sept. 14 primary for the Republican slot.

Which candidate has campaign cash this season? A look at the most recent financial disclosure reports

2010-08-19T12:41:00.001-07:00

While a primary is still a month away, financial disclosure reports filed at the end of June show Republican hopeful Randy Altschuler had the most cash on hand to wage a challenge. Mr. Altschuler had about $1.8 million cash in his coffers, with more than $1.5 million in debt.

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NY GOP Candidate Randy Altschuler: Ground Zero Mosque “Sends Wrong Signal to Terrorists"

2010-08-18T18:46:00.001-07:00

NY GOP Candidate Randy Altschuler: Ground Zero Mosque “Sends Wrong Signal to Terrorists and Does Dishonor to the Fallen”

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Randy Altschuler Opposes Ground Zero Mosque.

2010-08-17T11:58:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler Conservative Candidate for NY01 Opposes Ground Zero Mosque. Please sign the petition.

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Randy Altshuler calls out Tim Bishop on the Ground Zero Mosque

2010-08-16T06:52:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler in NY-1 calls on Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) to "end the silence" on the mosque, say yes or no whether he agrees with Obama

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Several House Incumbents Lag Behind Challengers in Money in the Bank

2010-08-13T11:33:00.001-07:00

At the end of June, fourth-term Rep. Tim Bishop (D-N.Y.) faced a cash-on-hand deficit of $343,500 in New York's 1st Congressional District. Bishop is being challenged by Republican businessman Randy Altschuler. Altschuler has pumped more than $2 million of his own money into his challenge -- although he must still defeat several GOP challengers in the Sept. 14 primary. The district narrowly went for Republican George W. Bush during the 2004 presidential race, while Obama won it by 4 percentage points in 2008.

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Today In Near-Ground Zero Mosque News: Randy Altschuler Speaks Out

2010-08-12T13:54:00.001-07:00

In Long Island's NY-1, Republican Randy Altschuler poked at incumbent Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop, saying his response to the mosque proposal "can be summed up in one word; silence. Today, I call on him once again, to tell the voters of eastern Long Island where he stands on an important issue. Congressman Bishop, do you believe that the Cordoba Mosque and Islamic Center should be built yards from Ground Zero? A simple 'yes' or 'no' will suffice."

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Randy Altschuler: Stop the Ground Zero Mosque

2010-08-11T14:42:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler speaks out against the Ground Zero Mosque. Watch the video >

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McLaughlin: The Only Republican Candidate Who Can Beat Tim Bishop is Randy Altschuler

2010-08-10T18:07:00.001-07:00

McLaughlin suggests that if Randy Altschuler does not get the Republican nomination Christopher Cox or George Demos will not be able to unseat NY-01's Rep Tim Bishop.

"If a candidate is to win in this district this year, then they must have the Conservative Party line. If another candidate gets the Republican line they will not be able to generate the support necessary to win in November without the Conservative endorsement."

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Only a fusion GOPer can beat Bishop

2010-08-09T08:12:00.001-07:00

The Conservative Party candidate locked in a GOP primary for Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop's seat has an internal polling memo showing that only a fusion candidate with the "C" and "R" lines can win that right-tilting district in the fall.

The memo, obtained by POLITICO, was done by pollster John McLaughlin, who's working with businessman Randy Altschuler, the Conservative line candidate for the seat in which the GOP chips are still falling.

The memo basically suggests that the other candidates in the GOP field, which includes Christopher Cox, the grandson of Richard Nixon and son of the New York state GOP chairman, and former SEC attorney George Demos, are spoilers.

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Randy Altschuler Gets It - Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge

2010-08-06T07:32:00.001-07:00

“By signing the Pledge, Randy Altschuler demonstrates that he understands the problems of hard-working taxpayers nationwide, but especially the taxpayers of New York’s 1st Congressional District.”

“I challenge all candidates for federal office to make the same commitment to taxpayers by signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge today,” Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform said.

Randy Altschuler Promises to Protect Taxpayers’ wallets - Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge

2010-08-05T07:50:00.001-07:00

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Right Doctor #122 - Interview with Randy Altschuler

2010-08-04T07:58:00.001-07:00

New York guys: Conservative candidates in New York: Businessman Randy Altschuler in NY-1 on Long Island and Michael Grimm in NY-13 on Staten Island join Melissa to talk about the concerns in their Districts including the Ground Zero Mosque, illegal immigration and more.

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Randy Altschuler Launches Petition Drive Against Ground Zero Mosque

2010-08-03T15:05:00.001-07:00

On Friday, July 30th, Randy Altschuler released a Internet video calling on New York City to reject plans to erect a mosque and Islamic center a few hundred feet from Ground Zero. In the video, entitled Travesty, Altschuler personally calls on New Yorkers to “stop this travesty and stand-up for the memory of the victims of September 11th.”

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YOUNG GUN | Challenging Rep. Tim Bishop (D)

2010-08-02T11:10:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler is widely recognized as a pioneer and successful entrepreneur in small business.

Raised by a single mom working to bring up two sons and going on to become a successful businesswoman herself, Randy and his brother learned at an early age the difficult challenges families often face. The importance of a strong work ethic was also reinforced by hearing stories about his immigrant grandparents who came to our country in their pursuit of the American dream.

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Nixon Grandson Finds the Going Rocky in Bid for Congress

2010-07-30T12:39:00.001-07:00

Businessman Randy Altschuler appears to be the favorite in the GOP race in a district that takes in the eastern half of Long island.

Republican insiders are quietly skeptical that the grandson of the late President Richard M. Nixon, attorney/businessman Chris Cox, will make it out of the Republican primary in New York’s 1st Congressional District.

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Randy Altschuler Claims $1.8M Cash On Hand in NY-1 Fight

2010-07-23T17:55:00.001-07:00

It was the best fundraising quarter ever, says Randy Altschuler, the conservative Republican candidate who, along with Christopher Cox and George Demos, is vying for the chance to knock out incumbent Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop in Long Island’s NY-1.

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Altschuler: PREPARE TO BE MUGGED! Altschuler Warns Taxpayers of Largest Tax Hikes in U.S. History

2010-07-22T15:42:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler, the conservative Republican candidate for Congress (NY-1), today warned Suffolk County taxpayers to “prepare to be mugged.” Altschuler was referring to the expected inaction by Congressional Democrats that will allow the 2001 and 2003 GOP tax cuts to lapse at the end of 2010. Altschuler, a successful self-made businessman, also called on Congressman Tim Bishop to “have the courage to stand-up for taxpayers everywhere and call for the renewal of this legislation.”

Chris Cox Double Feature: For Petitions, Against Petitions: Updated x 2

2010-07-21T12:12:00.001-07:00

Chris Cox is challenging Demos attempt to get on the primary ballot, while launching his own attempt to get on the ballot.

From Celeste Katz:

"I happened to receive this interesting material about Cox, who has already seen the local Conservative Party endorsement go to rival Republican Randy Altschuler, and his attempt to get on via the "opportunity to ballot" rule..."

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ALTSCHULER FILES WITH 6,550 GOP SIGNATURES

2010-07-20T08:30:00.001-07:00

Included in the Randy Altschuler campaign’s petition team where 155 members of the GOP County Committee and 65 volunteers who fanned out to collect signatures in the seven towns that make up the 1st Congressional District.

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JOHN LeBOUTILLIER ENDORSES ALTSCHULER

2010-07-19T08:05:00.001-07:00

Former Rep. Believes Altschuler Has What It Takes To Be a Great Congressman

Randy Altschuler, the conservative Republican candidate for Congress (NY-1), was endorsed today by former Long Island Congressman, Republican activist and political columnist John LeBoutillier. LeBoutillier was elected to Congress running on the Republican, Conservative and Right-to-Life Party lines. John LeBoutillier said, “I am endorsing Randy Altschuler today because he understands the policies of Tim Bishop, Nancy Pelosi and President Obama are bankrupting our nation. Tim Bishop is a rubber stamp for the far left; voting with Nancy Pelosi 97% of the time. Tim Bishop exemplifies the big spending, high taxing, deficit growing mentality of the career politician; his votes in Congress are bad for Suffolk County and for America.

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Former Rep. John LeBoutillier Endorses Randy Altschuler for Congress

2010-07-16T08:01:00.001-07:00

"I am endorsing Randy Altschuler today because he understands the policies of Tim Bishop, Nancy Pelosi and President Obama are bankrupting our nation. Tim Bishop is a rubber stamp for the far left; voting with Nancy Pelosi 97% of the time. Tim Bishop exemplifies the big spending, high taxing, deficit growing mentality of the career politician; his votes in Congress are bad for Suffolk County and for America."

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Chris Cox Finance Director Defects To Randy Altschuler

2010-07-15T12:22:00.001-07:00

"Randy Altschuler is an innovator and he has proven track record of job creation here in New York and in this country. He understands that high taxes and out of control federal spending are not a formula for American success. Randy's vast experience as a successful businessman and as a problem solver will be huge plus as we work through the economic challenges that confront our nation," de Bellis said in a statement.

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Randy Altschuler - Conservative Businessman: Recycle Video on YouTube

2010-07-14T09:40:00.001-07:00

Washington’s filling up with old politicians.

We need to send them home and breathe new life into our country with fresh ideas and innovation.

Let’s stop Washington from becoming a landfill and turn it back into an environment for American success.

I’m Randy Altschuler, I’m running for Congress, and I approved this message.

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New Randy Altschuler TV Ad: “Recycle”

2010-07-13T12:49:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler for Congress, the campaign of the conservative Republican businessman (NY-01), today released a new 30 second TV commercial titled “Recycle.”

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Randy Altschuler: Notes from the campaign trail

2010-07-12T10:41:00.001-07:00

Our weekly “Notes from the campaign trail” will provide you with updates on campaign press releases, pictures sent in by supporters from recent events on the stump, and highlight endorsements of Randy Altschuler’s candidacy from prominent elected officials.

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House Republican Whip Eric Cantor Formally Endorses Altschuler

2010-07-09T12:32:00.001-07:00

House Republican Whip Eric Cantor visited the 1st congressional district on Thursday to formally endorse Randy Altschuler’s candidacy for Congress during a business roundtable attended by local elected officials, civic activists and campaign supporters in Hampton Bays.

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Rep. Eric Cantor Meets And Greets With Randy Altschuler in NY-1

2010-07-08T13:11:00.001-07:00

Just to add a little something quick to my earlier post on the subject of NY-1, Conservative Party pick Randy Altschuler will be campaigning with Rep. Eric Cantor in the Hamptons this afternoon.

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John McCain’s Merry Bandits In New York-1

2010-07-07T12:55:00.001-07:00

Another Establishment Guy Trying To Hurt The Conservative (Randy Altschuler); So, it turns out that McCain and his minions decided that Chris Cox should be a representative from New York – 1 district out on Long Island. Only problem? Like many Republican primaries, the field is

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John McCain’s Merry Bandits In New York-1: Another Establishment Guy Trying To Hurt The Conservative (Randy Altschuler)

2010-07-06T14:04:00.001-07:00

So, it turns out that McCain and his minions decided that Chris Cox should be a representative from New York – 1 district out on Long Island. Only problem? Like many Republican primaries, the field is full of good contenders and one really great contender, who I’ve happened to interview, Randy Altschuler:

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Thanks for the Great Independence Day Everyone!

2010-07-05T06:28:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler Facebook: I began Independence Day meeting voters and new campaign supporters at the Southold 4th of July parade. Happy Independence Day!

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The Best Stimulus? Spend Less, Borrow Less

2010-07-02T10:47:00.001-07:00

A fall in investment is normal in recessions. The problem this time is that corporate profits are rebounding fast, yet companies are extremely reluctant to reinvest them in new projects. “What I see out there is apprehension,” says Randy Altschuler, founder of CloudBlue, a recycler of used electronics equipment, and a Republican candidate for a seat in the House of Representatives from Eastern Long Island. “The owners of small companies I talk to are especially worried about health-care costs. Hence, they’re holding back hiring and capital investment.”

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CPAC 2010: Parting Thoughts - Rising Stars

2010-07-01T14:41:00.001-07:00

Meet Randy Altschuler, who is running for New York Congress District #2 in Long Island. Randy has never held political office. This young man is a Princeton undergrad, Harvard MBA. He started a tech business in his one-bedroom apartment, and grew it to 4,000 employees before selling it to R.R. Donnelley.

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Altschuler: Riverhead Town Councilman John Dunleavy Endorses Randy Altschuler for Congress

2010-06-30T12:19:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler, the Conservative Republican candidate for Congress (NY-1), today received the endorsement of Riverhead Town Councilman John Dunleavy (R,C,I). Dunleavy said Randy “understands the unique challenges facing our towns because he lives here and is raising a family here.”

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Randy Altschuler's Blog: Town Of Brookhaven Does The Right Thing

2010-06-29T15:11:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler: Councilman Dan Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board did the right thing on June 15th, by placing a tax cap proposal on the November ballot. If passed by the voters, this legislation will send a clear message; we must not spend more than we take in! The tax cap is a perfect example of the common sense conservative approach to government that I've been talking about on the campaign trail in my effort to oust liberal incumbent Tim Bishop.

Obama malinterpreta a Keynes

2010-06-28T12:28:00.001-07:00

Una caída en la inversión es normal en recesiones. El problema esta vez es que las ganancias corporativas están rebotando rápido, aunque las compañías se niegan a reinvertir en nuevos proyectos. "Lo que veo es aprehensión", dijo Randy Altschuler, fundador de CloudBlue, un reciclador de equipos electrónicos, y es candidato republicano para la Cámara. "Los dueños de pequeñas compañías con las que hablo temen por los costos del cuidado a la salud. Por lo tanto, están evitando contratar e invertir su capital".

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The best stimulus? Spend less, borrow less

2010-06-25T08:37:00.001-07:00

A fall in investment is normal in recessions. The problem this time is that corporate profits are rebounding fast, yet companies are extremely reluctant to reinvest them in new projects. "What I see out there is apprehension," says Randy Altschuler, founder of CloudBlue, a recycler of used electronics equipment, and a Republican candidate for a seat in the House of Representatives from Eastern Long Island. "The owners of small companies I talk to are especially worried about health-care costs. Hence, they're holding back hiring and capital investment."

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Randy Altschuler (NY-1)

2010-06-24T10:21:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler is widely recognized as a pioneer and successful entrepreneur in small business...Committed to rebuild our nation's struggling economy and create jobs, reform the culture and priorities in Washington and be a strong advocate for Long Island's families and its natural environment, Randy is an experienced leader for the new challenges we must face together.

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Nine House Candidates Outraised Their Incumbent Opponents

2010-06-23T11:16:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler (R-N.Y.): Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop raised a healthy $1.3 million through Mar. 31 and still found himself outraised overall by Altschuler. Altschuler, who is running against Bishop in New York’s 1st District, reported raising $2 million through Mar. 31.

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Fitzpatrick Departs GOP Congressional Primary, Smithtown Elected Officials Rally Around Altschuler

2010-06-22T14:45:00.001-07:00

Following Fitzpatrick's withdrawal Friday, several Smithtown officials immediately announced their support for Randy Altschuler, according to his campaign, including town councilmen Bob Creighton, Kevin Malloy, Tom McCarthy and Ed Wehrheim, Town Clerk Vincent Puleo, Superintendent of Highways Glenn Jorgensen and Receiver of Taxes Deanna Varricchio. "That's a perfect example of how this has changed the dynamic of the race," the Altschuler spokesman said.

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Dr. Cecile Forte Endorses Randy Altschuler for Congress

2010-06-21T08:14:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler's upbringing was defined by hard work, courage and sacrifice; and his professional accomplishments have been earned. At a time when the future of our country is uncertain and our economy is struggling, it's clear that Randy is the candidate in this race with the background and commitment required to represent us effectively in Washington. As an African American woman I can say that Randy's life experiences and principles transcend cultural bounds and prove him to be an effective leader with broad appeal, who will continue to bring people together to help make the bonds of our communities stronger.

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Randy Altschuler's Facebook: Federal Spending by the Number

2010-06-18T09:11:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler: Interesting perspective on runaway federal spending from the Heritage Foundation. Tim Bishop and Nancy Pelosi's are mortgaging our children’s future with their votes.

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Rep. Bishop's GOP rivals dump BP-linked stock

2010-06-17T14:15:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler sold his stock in BP, the British oil giant whose drilling in the Gulf continues to spew oil, shortly after the leak began in late April, his spokesman...

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A Few Democratic Challengers Raised Big Money in 2009 Against GOP Incumbents

2010-06-16T08:36:00.001-07:00

Incumbents nearly always have the cash advantage on Election Day, but according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of campaign finance records, challengers in at least six congressional districts are out-raising their incumbent opposition.

NY01, Randy Altschuler (R-N.Y.) Challenger $1,049,149 vs. Timothy Bishop (D-N.Y.),Incumbent $949,295

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$13 Trillion and Counting: Our National Debt Grows and Tim Bishop Remains Silent

2010-06-15T14:32:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler's Blog: Our national debt hovers at a staggering $13 trillion and over the weekend President Obama asked Nancy Pelosi and her allies in Congress to authorize another $50 billion in new spending. If we care about our nation's fiscal well being, the reckless and dangerous spending must end. We need a budget that reflects the tough economic times in which we live and in turn, sets us on the road to recovery by reining-in spending, cutting taxes and shrinking the deficit.

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Randy Altschuler's Photos - Flag Day Veterans Breakfast

2010-06-14T11:39:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler celebrated Flag Day by sponsoring a breakfast for local veterans from across Suffolk County. Our nation's veterans and their families are owed a tremendous debt of gratitude and respect for their service and personal sacrifices. Thank you to all VFW, American Legion, and DAV posts who could attend.

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Meeting with Local Students and Campaign Volunteers

2010-06-11T12:35:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler: I took some time on Friday to meet with local students and campaign volunteers who are walking petitions for his campaign. Thank you to all of the local canvassers, volunteers and committee members who have taken to the streets since June 8th to get the word out on Randy's candidacy to take back the 1st Congressional District!

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Washington should repeal Obamacare

2010-06-10T13:56:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler: Instead of glitzy PR campaigns to sell Obamacare, Washington should repeal it and replace it with a law that doesn't punish seniors, kill jobs, and expand the deficit.

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Why Does Bishop Fear Altschuler?

2010-06-09T14:01:00.001-07:00

Rob Ryan, Senior Communications advisor to Randy Altschuler, the conservative Republican candidate for Congress (NY-1) today blasted four term liberal incumbent congressman Tim Bishop for trying to block Altschuler from attending the Oil Spill Summit in East Hampton. In a June 3, 2010 story in the East Hampton Star, reported that Congressman Tim Bishop personally called East Hampton Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson to tell him that the invitation of Altschuler to the meeting "was not something he thought was appropriate."

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Randy Altschuler Stands with the Club for Growth, Renews Pledge to Repeal Obamacare

2010-06-08T12:22:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler's Blog: The Club for Growth REPEAL IT! Pledge is a no-nonsense affirmation of my belief that the health care plan pushed through Congress by Tim Bishop, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and President Obama is bad for taxpayers and bad for America. This legislation will raise taxes and increase the deficit, while not improving health care for the average American. Real health care will come when we have Tort Reform, a lifting of state barriers on health insurance and a host of other free enterprise solutions. Any candidate for Congress, Republican or Democrat should sign this pledge if they sincerely believe in reforming the American health care system.

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Tim Bishop Negligent When it Comes to Passing a Budget

2010-06-07T19:39:00.001-07:00

Randy Altschuler's Blog: It's time for the federal government to expect of itself, what average Americans and businesses accomplish everyday: operating within the confines of a defined budget.

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