Category Archives: 2022 elections

Message from Judith and Linda in re to Rev. Warnock

Posted on November 16, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

We know you’ve been besieged with requests for political donations and, like us, you are probably suffering ‘donor fatigue’.  However, there’s one more challenge before we can quit:  Reverend Warnock NEEDS OUR HELP in Georgia.  Contrary to rumor, Reverend Warnock’s … Continue reading →

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GOTV 2022: all hands on board!

Posted on October 25, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

It looked like success just weeks ago for the midterm elections, based on polls,…well the tide has now turned in favor of our opponents. How do we make a difference? (1) I have been donating $$ via Force multiplier. They … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Bob

Posted on October 21, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

We used to have weekly lunch meetings for R&R folks. With soup! Then came Covid. Today my friend Bob treated me to homemade lentil soup at his place. We discussed the state of the world! Are we heading towards armageddon? … Continue reading →

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Vote early!

Posted on October 4, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

VOTE EARLY: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ Early Voting Poll Site You can vote at any of the following polling places. Please select a polling place from the list below for the complete details. If you have any questions, follow this link through to … Continue reading →

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Surge in Voter Registration by Young Women (since Dobbs SCOTUS Decision)

Posted on September 17, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH The registration figures are another sign of the real-world political impact of the high court’s decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling FIFTH

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‘Geniuses’ At Work

Posted on August 24, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

Submitted by Stephen from Southampton. Appeared as a letter in 27East.com I typically ignore anyone who believes that the 2020 election was “stolen.” I write them off as either idiots or emotionally unwell. But since we have “Big Lie” Republican … Continue reading →

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Who is running on Long Island?

Posted on August 6, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

I found this summary useful. Source; https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/08/whos-running-congress-new-york/375135/ 1st Congressional District Eastern parts of Suffolk County Current member: Lee Zeldin (R), who is not running for reelection 2020 presidential results: Biden +0.2% Demographics: 72% white, 16% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Black,  … Continue reading →

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Zeldin’s “Signature Gate”

Posted on July 17, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

So now NYS Board of Elections has ruled:

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Force Multiplier

Posted on July 14, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

We would all like to help fund political candidates that have a chance of winning. Right? Force Multiplier (FM) selects candidates that have a chance of winning. In addition to presenting the slate of candidates they follow, Force Multiplier brings … Continue reading →

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Time Is Running Out

Posted on June 28, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

Submitted by Stephen based on LTE of Lance Corey in the Southampton Press: Exactly 100 years ago, Adolf Hitler and his “Proud Boys” were preparing their putsches to overthrow the Bavarian State Government in Munich, to be followed with a … Continue reading →

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Early voting starts tomorrow!

Posted on June 17, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

Early Voting Sites for Primary Election of 6-28-2022 https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/BOE/Early-Voting-Sites-6-28-2022 Locations Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance295 Merritt AveWyandanch, NY 11798 ACE Center48 Cedar RdAmityville, NY 11701 Babylon Town Hall Annex281 Phelps LnNorth Babylon, NY 11703 Rose Caracappa Senior Center739 NY-25AMount Sinai, NY 11766 … Continue reading →

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“Dangerously fragile”… the right to vote.

Posted on June 14, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

Submitted by Stephen Ring from Southampton NY: Early voting begins on June 18 – 26 (2022): Starting last Thursday night (6/9/22), The United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, began a series of eight public hearings, on … Continue reading →

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Getting into Putin’s mind

Posted on March 13, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

Two interesting and excellent analyses: (1) New Yorker Hour on NPR for 3/11 Stephen Kotkin on Ukraine (20 min – Apple Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/id1050430296?i=1000553758866 “It’s impossible to understand the destruction and death that Vladimir Putin is unleashing in Ukraine without understanding … Continue reading →

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Covid Notes

Posted on February 28, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

From Norbert Goldfield, M.D., Ask Nurses and Doctors (AND) We are continuing to build up health professional networks in preparation for the 2022 elections. As part of this effort, Jeff Lerner (AND lead in Pennsylvania) and I appeared on the Robert Hubbell … Continue reading →

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Time to re-engage for 2022!

Posted on January 12, 2022 by D. Posnett MD

Submitted by Diane Saatchi Time to re-engage for 2022!January 10, 2022 Robert B. HubbellJan 10[Audio version here.]          Last Friday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases involving vaccine mandates issued by federal agencies—OSHA and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Rulings … Continue reading →

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Redistricting: Action required now (before the end of the year)

Posted on December 29, 2021 by D. Posnett MD

To All Democrats and Community Activists, I understand it is the holiday season, but the fight for democracy does not rest! Right now the Suffolk County Legislature is considering adopting a fair map that doubles the minority-majority districts from two … Continue reading →

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What side of history is Rep. Zeldin on?

Posted on May 26, 2021 by D. Posnett MD

Reprinted in it’s entirety! 05.23.2021 Editorials Editorial: What side of history is Rep. Zeldin on?By The Suffolk Times Protesters outside Lee Zeldin’s Patchogue office in January. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister) As we have watched events unfold in the nation’s Capitol, and … Continue reading →

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Zeldin a terrible candidate for governor

Posted on May 8, 2021 by D. Posnett MD

Published in the Auburnpub.com and reprinted here: In a recent letter to the editor, David Pappert, Andrew Sheridan, Rick Gagliardi and Kathy Malenick endorse Rep.Lee Zeldin for governor. Heaven forbid! Let me remind readers that this is the same Lee … Continue reading →

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