Matt Ryan, candidate for Kingston Alderman in Ward 4, has been booted off the GOP line after a successful challenge over his petitions. The reason is still unclear why the signatures were thrown out but I will have full details tomorrow. Democrat, Shirley Whitlock is looking like she is in good shape to be Kingston's next Ward 4 Alderman. On another note, Matt Ryan held a fundraiser at "The Basement" which was poorly attended....but that may be the location. The Basement's location is the old "Forum" known for it's drug activity and many police calls. Great spot for a candidate to hold a fundraiser, huh?
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I was at the fundraiser and it was well attended. You wre not there. Where did you get your false information?
Mr Ryan,
As a resident of Ward four and a voter and as someone who has watched your show on TV
you always say 'Matt Ryan Democrat' As a
Democratic Voter of the Ward and as someone
who signed for you to get on the ballot as a
Democrat why would you take the Republican
Endorsement? Do you share the same thoughts
as Barry Goldwater, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan,
and George Bush? You must as you are accepting
the endorsement from them. OR are you and Mr.Walker useing it 'just to get elected'? But I live in your Ward and I feel you 'got over on me'. Maybe you are not what you appear to be and will
do anything and side with anyone just to get elected. How can you run on a line that is Pro
Capital Punishment, Anti- Union, Pro-War, Anti
Choice, Anti Gay Rights? You Sir are not a true
Democrat and I call on you to drop your Democratic Enrollment. You have fooled a lot
of people Mr. Ryan and you talk very smooth
but it looks like there is not much there. You lost
my vote as well as my familys.
Ask, The Democratic Committeeman. 'Mark halwick' he was there with his support for Matt Ryan.
I was there also. Hate to say it
but someone had a problem with
flatulence. It was warm inside and the odor was very bad.
Was there also......What was that smell?
Jeremy,
Would you take anyone you cared
about inside 'The Forum'? The palce is creepy and it looks like some
hole of a dump that would attract
a 'problem' crowd. If one was to have any class they would have had it some other place. For someone like Ryan who bitches about Kingston he sure likes to hang in a 'seedy' place.
What is up with the pirate flag?
What a setup! Teresa Green campaign manager for Matt Ryan? She is a Jennifer Ringwood supporter!
If, I was Matt Ryan! I would give. mark and teresa the boot..............
yeah Ryan why would you support a new bussiness in Midtown now owned by two local guys that are trying to make a living in Kingston? How could you promote a new bussiness in your own ward Don,t you know all the other democrates have their fancy fundraisers on booze cruises or 250.00 a plate shindigs up at the manor? not that anyone from the 4th ward could afford them but wow a future Alderman who is supporting and promoting a new bar in his neighborhood who would have thought.
Matthew Ryan is Still a proud Democrat cross endorsed by the Republicans and by The Working Family Party and that is all that really matters, no one else endorsed Rev Whitlock except the Mayor and his good old boys from all the other Wards who took it aupon themselves to decide what was best for the 4th Ward. over the advice of their own Democratic Committee or the people who live in that Ward. Ryan was the choice of the Democratic search party committee and has the vote of the people of the 4th Ward. Jeremy you even voted yes for him I have heard. So why don,t you pay some attention to your own Ward and stop poking around in places where your not wanted. the way you go on about Ryan I'm starting to think you have a thing for him.
Oh Man I was there....Matt
that stuff you served....Man
I have been sick all day I have the
cramps and have been on the bowl
much of the day..
Anyone else sick??
Frankie
Anonomous 9:50 (the one who is republicanphobic). Just taking issue with your inability to consider Matt's views on the city of Kingston, over the NATIONAL platform of the republican party. Apples and Oranges maam. It can be likened to cities who have elected dog catchers, and people take issue with their party affiliation. As if the dog catcher has any influence on abortion legislation.
BTW, you don't think the horrific triple murders and sexual assaults by 2 career criminals that just occurred in Conn, doesn't deserve the death penalty? Conn tax payers should just foot the 60K jail living expense for each of them for life? Where is YOUR compassion?
Ya....I am glad to see the great minds of the GOP at work for which
'Denny' Ryan is. Right I agree with you Kington needs new seedy
bars in Kingston the ones that look like some sort of nasty hell
hole. That is just the type of thing we need. You know when my mom and dad come up from florida maybe I will take them for a drink there. Have some class this is not the lower east side. Or is that the type of business 'Denny' Ryan will bring in?
Who's this Denny person? is he running for something too?.as for your seedy hell hole bar statement it's plain to see you haven;t been in that bar lately it's been gutted and remodeled so do us all a favor get your facts right before you decide to be a smart a-- the two guys who now own that bar were born and raised right here in the Midtown area and are trying to make a living in Midtown on Bway your cheap and uneducated slurrs are not helping, maybe you should join your folks and move to florida where they can appreciate your kind of redneck humor.
ASIDE FROM ALL THE FARTING, MAYBE MATT RYAN SHOULD TELL US WHY HE'S GIVING LITTLE DICK CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Here is a prediction for you. Matt Ryan will win the Democrat primary and then Jeremy Blaber will announce his support for Ryan and call him a good man and a great Democrat.
Oh -- and one more thing -- let's not forget that the Democrat Search committee unanimously picked Matt Ryan. The 4th Ward Committeemen unaniously picked Matt Ryan. The only reason Shirley Whitlock got the nomination was because Jim Sottile pitched a hissy fit and "convinced" the city chair to let the entire committee vote
To the Poster at 627
Kingston is becoming a great place to view the arts and more and more classy people are taking weekend trips to our city. Like Beacon has become. My question to
Matt 'Denny' Ryan is why would you want a place like that in Kingston?
Look at the place and tell me if it does not look seedy? The windows
are all blacked out G-d only knows
what goes on in there.
Dont be so sure that Denny Ryan will
win the Democratic Primary. People in my Ward are starting to see though
him.
Mr. Blaber,
Could you find how many times the police were called to 'The Forum'
Sh** even Gordon Ross Webb and Bonnie
Hewitt would not drink there.
Dr. Whitlock is a good Democrat and
the ONLY Democrat in the race for Ward 4. Why would Denny Ryan give money to Rich Cahill is he was such a good Democrat?
To Poster @627
No Sir, Would like to think that I have a little class and would not
sit and have a drink in a place where
the windows are blacked out,have
a cheesy red velvet poll outside.
No if I enjoy a cocktail out it will
be someplace classy like Ship to Shore, Ugly Gus. But I guess you like to go 'slumming' when you have you can of Beer. And the 'owner' thinks he is some 'player' with his
fake Long Island Accent and fake bling.
Flatulence??? Is that what that was.
I though it was Jean Jacobs Perfume.
If Matt Ryan was kicked off the GOP then he has no republican ties anymore you jerks come on Jeremy even you could figure that one out you have it in big bold type on your own blog, by the way he was only endorsed by them he did not change his party and yes I understand he gave a donation to the walker fund who may I add is still a Democrat until 2008 and I heard he also gave a donation to the Sottile for Mayor fund so get your facts stright will ya.
So, now as true Democrats, Jeremy and his crew have taken to bash a the new owners of the Basement, once known as the Forum, in order to make a point about a legitimate canditate? How low can you stoop? I was there. The food was great! The music was marvelous, great jazz- live and a wonderful singing performance by a very talented young lady. The NEW owners have redone the place, it was clean and a refreshing change from the old Forum.
I understand the slur, slander, lie campaign against Matt Ryan. He is not part of the political machine and that scares the hell out of Sottile's crew. Perhaps because of the favors, the backroom deals and such rumored on the streets are true? But to slander a new business by bringing up the former business' shortcomings and criminal activities is cowardly and unfair. Jeremy, you will say and do anything to promote your agenda as the Mayor discover on his "booze cruise."
What happened to decency, tolerance and fair play in the City? Those of you making up stories and lying outright to support the status quo, have my pity. The damage you do to decent people is appalling. Yet I can only feel sorry that you choose to be base, insulting. Is it because you have no ability to see your way to be positive about your choices, therefore expend so much energy being meanspirited and negative against those who disagree with you?
You don't care who you hurt along the way or the damge that you do. If you represent the status quo and those now in power, this City is in more trouble than I thought. It is time for a change. I will keep a good thought that you each take a long look at yourselves and grow up.
To the poster @719
Does the 'Basement' have a wine list?
Has the 'Basement' been rated
by ZAGAT????????
I THINK NOT!
Go watch your reality TV and read your NY Post.
So why in H??? does someone want to invest their time, money and effort in opening a business in Kingston only to be used for political fodder?
Did they get a loan from the City to open this place as part of the great economic development plan?
The Basement is a fudge-packer bar and so is Denny Ryan. Keep ol' Clint in Ward 4, he's a real pimp-n ladies man!!!!
Styles
One Love Clint Brown
yes the basement does have a wine list three whites and three reds any other questions? you people make me sick to know that I was born and raised in this podunk town with a bunch of redneck feeble minded simpletons.
So let me get this stright you were mad at Ryan because he got the Republican endorsement now your mad because he lost the Republician nod which way do you want it Jeremy, also it sounds like you made the same mistake Cahill made on Ryan's petition only on SHIRLEY'S PETITION but for you "Jeremy" it's just a small oversight and in Ryan's case it's big news? talk about a flip- flopper so as I understand it now Ryan is not on the republician line at all and it is a write in for the primary in is that true? and Shirley Whitlock only has one line and lost the right to challange the working family party's petition against Ryan? is that true? So Ryan will have two lines is this true?.
I'm not mad that he lost the GOP line, I like the fact that he lost it. My mistake is different then Cahill's, Cahill, an election attorney, messed up on the witness section of the signature, I overlooked a date on the top of the page...there is still a chance the petition will hold up. Also Mr. Ryan does not have two lines he only has the WF line at this point.
To 745
Again I am sure Mr. Ryan reads this blog. Why has he not answered
one question?
Democrat, Shirley Whitlock is looking like she is in good shape to be Kingston's next Ward 4 Alderman. you say great things blaber who is she i live in that ward and never heard of her she really dosent want votes you never see her face!
Watch my show Midtown Times between the lines at 10pm Monday nights and I answer a lot of questions!
Matthew Ryan
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