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			<title><![CDATA[ For the number s lovers stats supporting the case that the record low voter turnout was angry Republican Base vote ]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Patricia Montanino aka The Governator aka GOP Chair is a Crook! Felony Charges Still Hover Over the Queen of Deception and the Big P***y of Propaganda! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <p>Why would anyone believe Patricia Montanino aka, The Governator, aka GOP Chair about ANYTHING! She was indicted in 2008 for a Class C Felony under
indictment No. <strong>2008-SU026862</strong>. She is due back in court in Central Islip <strong>November 17, 2009</strong> in courtroom D35.</p>

<p>Don&#39;t forget to call the criminal clerk&#39;s office at Central Islip and give the above indictment number and keep track of this Republican crook.</p>

<p>Way to got Patty, you hypocrite... ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ TO THE JACKAZZES IN THE NYS LEGISLATURE ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <h1 id="articleHdln">Utah: Increasing Speed Limits Doesn&#39;t Kill</h1>

<h2>Test Confirms 80 MPH Okay</h2>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:23:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Upon Careful Examination the Republicans Really Won Nothing in Suffolk County ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Maintaining or losing control of government at the County and Town levels is the measurement of who won or lost an election. In Suffolk County and the
patronage rich west end towns there was absolutely no gain of power for the Republicans from this election! Lets examine:
<br>
<br>
<span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Suffolk County</span>
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<br>
The countywide races were status quo as everyone had cross endorsement, no change in partisan control of DA, Sheriff or... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:39:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ This is what will happen if Suffolk County hands back the keys to the Republicans! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <p><span class="initial">A day after Nassau</span> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newsday.com/topics/U.S._Republican_Party">Republicans</a> won back the majority on the
county legislature by campaigning to cut spending and reduce taxes, Minority leader Peter Schmitt handed out hefty raises to five members of his personal
staff.</p>

<p>Schmitt sent a memo to the legislative clerk Wednesday requesting that senior legal and financial adviser Dan McCloy&#39;s salary be increased from... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:05:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ The pendulum begins to swing......... ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ ........the rise of the right....it&#39;s the volatility stupid!!  For the people to be able to take back it&#39;s government, we must bring back the original
intent of the founding fathers, the disposable politician.  These entrenched fat cat, corrupt *+%$! pols have sold us all out !! The message is do the job or
get out !!!<img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/smile.gif" alt="image">  The next governor of NY will be a republican in  2010 ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Levy Disses Beedenbender ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Tells Newsday Legislator should have run Tougher Campaign! ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Patricia Montanino aka The Governator aka GOP Chair is a Crook! Felony Charges Still Hover Over the Queen of Deception and the Big P***y of Propaganda! ]]></title>
			<link>http://631politics.yuku.com/topic/16060/t/Patricia-Montanino-aka--Governator-aka-GOP-Chair---Crook-Fel.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <p>Why would anyone believe Patricia Montanino aka, The Governator, aka GOP Chair about ANYTHING! She was indicted in 2008 for a Class C Felony under
indictment No. <strong>2008-SU026862</strong>. She is due back in court in Central Islip <strong>November 17, 2009</strong> in courtroom D35.</p>

<p>Don&#39;t forget to call the criminal clerk&#39;s office at Central Islip and give the above indictment number and keep track of this Republican crook.</p>

<p>Way to got Patty, you hypocrite... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:32:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Eddie Walsh & the Conservatives SCREW UP BIG TIME on Long Island ]]></title>
			<link>http://631politics.yuku.com/topic/16034/t/Eddie-Walsh--Conservatives-SCREW--BIG-TIME--Long-Island.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ 1. Eddie Walsh backing Democrat Judge Michael Kennedy-Now some people will say he won a primary, but Eddie wanted this guy so so bad. No real Conservative
values!
<br>
<br>
2. County Legislative Race in the 8th District- Matt Silecchia, a REGISTERED TRUE CONSERVATIVE, is tossed aside for another LIBERAL DEMOCRAT! Looking at
election night tallies, if Matt had HIS PARTY&#39;S line, we are counting votes and may have knocked out the Majority Leader for the DEMS, GREAT JOB EDDIE!
Hope those jobs... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:52:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ The Vote ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ A few observations:
<br>
<br>
-Although Kepert did not increase her margin of victory from the last elections she has been a consistent 8-10 point winner in the 4th council district. 
People (for now) do not seem concerned about her time split between teaching and the town council.  Whomever runs against her next should take note of this and
concentrate on other things.  I do not agree with Ms. Kepert philisophically however I do see the need to expand the poltical talent pool from the... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:25:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ The reason we Democrats lost locally is because we forgot why we were elected nationally! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ This is a base problem, and <em>this</em> is what Democrats better take from tonight:

<ol>
  <li value="1">If you abandon Democratic principles in a bid for unnecessary &quot;bipartisanship&quot;, you will lose votes.</li>
</ol>

<ol>
  <li value="2">If you water down reform in favor of Blue Dogs and their corporate benefactors, you will lose votes.</li>
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  <li value="3">If you forget why you were elected -- health care, financial services, energy policy and immigration reform --... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:20:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Thoughts on Election Day 2009. ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Smithtown:
<br>
<em>Pat Vecchio (Inc.; R)</em></strong> <em>def. Pat Biancanello (D) -</em> Town Supervisor
<br>
Pat Biancanello said recently that she should start being referred to as Madam Supervisor-Elect.  She is now Madam Former-Councilwoman.  As I mentioned in my
predictions, you have to take the championship away from the champ, and she didn&#39;t even make a showing.
<br>
<br>
<em><strong>Kevin Malloy (R) &amp; Tom McCarthy (Inc.; R)</strong> def. Mark Mancini (D) &amp;... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:20:10 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ My County Legislature Predictions ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Districts 1 to 6 and 12 to 18 will be retained by the incumbents.
<br>
Eddington in the 7th, Nolan in the 10th and Alcus in the 11th
<br>
Incumbents in and 9.
<br>
<br>
New Legislature Democratic Caucus 14, Republican Caucus 4!
<br>
<br>
Morgo and Bodkin in Islip, Mancini a sleeper upset in Smithtown, Charvat a sleeper in Brookhaven
<br>
<br>
Democrats sweep Huntington and Babylon, Republicans in rest of Smithtown except for Ryan in Highway
<br>
<br>
Brookhaven Town Wide Democrats,... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:50:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Lets Make This an open Election Night Results Thread! ]]></title>
			<link>http://631politics.yuku.com/topic/15897/t/Lets-Make-This-an-open-Election-Night-Results-Thread-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ The races I plan to be posting up here tomorrow are the two Islip Town Board seats and the 10th and 11th LD. My prediction is for a Democratic grand slam on
the four! We will know by about 10PM tomorrow!
<br>
<br>
Here&#39;s the link: Hit REFRESH/RELOAD often!
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<br>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/boe/eleres/09ge/">http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/boe/eleres/09ge/</a>
<br> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:26:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Islip Town Hall Video from October 27, 2009 Christopher Bodkin Silent but Deadly ]]></title>
			<link>http://631politics.yuku.com/topic/15883/t/Islip-Town-Hall-Video--October-27-2009-Christopher-Bodkin-Si.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ See how Christopher Bodkin is <span style="font-weight: bold;">&quot;Silent but Deadly&quot;</span> as well as the shear <span style="font-weight: bold;">Arrogance</span> of Phil Nolan
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:52:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ THE TRUTH ABOUT ISLIP ADMINISTRATION ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <div class="post-body entry-content">
  December of 2008, was the first time that I discovered the tumor. I knew deep down it wasn&#39;t good. In June 2009, I got the news, &quot;you have cancer
  Laura&quot;. I grew up in Islip, Long Island NY; I was 45 years old when I received the diagnosis. Fortunately, the survival rate for my type of cancer was a
  good one, as long as it did not spread to the lymphatic nodes. I already knew that my cancer had spread but did not want it confirmed by a... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:48:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ YouTube:  Why there will be more Marty Tankleffs in Suffolk County ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Below is an address by legendary Judge Stuart Namm about why he was politically railroaded in Suffolk County when he let his conscience be his guide: <a class="find" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/RetJudgeS2" target="_blank" rel="f:url"><font color="#551A8B"><br>
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YouTube - RetJudgeS2&#39;s Channel</font></a>

<p>After practicing law in <strong>Suffolk County</strong>, <strong>NY</strong>, I, a Democrat, was elected a <strong>District Court</strong>
<strong>...</strong> I lost, but was... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Bob Olson)</author>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Smithtown and Suffolk County Legislature Predictions for Tuesday - Predictions, thoughts and comments encouraged! ]]></title>
			<link>http://631politics.yuku.com/topic/15823/t/Smithtown--Suffolk-County-Legislature-Predictions--Tuesday-P.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ <p>Being that election day is coming on Tuesday, I am going to share my predictions for the races in the Town of Smithtown, and the Suffolk County Legislature.
 This year is exciting.  Many things have changed since the last legislature election (i.e. Obama being elected, the Democrats taking dominant control of
Congress, Democrats taking control of the State Senate, and the Senate stalemate).  On the County level, there are more open races this year so close to
Election Day than there has... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:51:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ ACORN In Our Neighborhoods/Beware! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <div>
  I just received a phone call awhile ago stating that ACORN workers are going to be dropped off in our neighborhoods specifically to encourage voters to vote
  against republican candidates and that I should question them and let them know I know who they are!
  <br>
  <br>
  Maybe it is a Halloween prank. 
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</div> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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