Open Invite

Posted on August 27th, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Affair

OK, here it is: I need a co-writer or two.  I’m kinda tired of being the only one to post anything on this site.  It’s pretty easy when the season is still interesting.  Now that the Reds are playing “dead” this site is pretty much the same.  I’m all out of ideas.  I need someone [...]

Clinton to vote for Obama during roll call

Posted on August 24th, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Business

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton will vote Sen. Barack Obama during a roll call vote Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention and intends to release all her delegates from any obligation to vote for her, according to Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-Rochester.
Clinton has not yet formally released her delegates, nor has she said publicly that [...]

Clinton responds to McCain TV ad

Posted on August 24th, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Business

A spokeswoman for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has issued a statement reaffirming her support for Sen. Barack Obama in response to a new television ad by Republican John McCain’s presidential campaign that accuses Obama of not selecting Clinton as a running mate “for speaking the truth.’’
“Hillary Clinton’s support of Barack Obama is clear,’’ stated spokeswoman [...]

More reaction to Biden

Posted on August 24th, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Business

Sen. Barack Obama’s announcement earlier today that he’s selected Delaware Sen. Joe Biden as his running mate has been positively received by state leaders of the Democratic Party, while the New York Republican Committee chair pointed out Biden’s past criticism of Obama.
June O’Neill, state Democratic Committe chairwoman, issued a statement praising “Biden’s vast knowledge [...]

Clinton reacts to Biden selection

Posted on August 24th, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Business

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has issued a statement commending Sen. Barack Obama on his choice of a running mate.
“In naming my colleague and friend Sen. Joe Biden to be the vice presidential nominee, Sen. Obama has continued in the best traditions for the vice presidency by selecting an exceptionally strong, experienced leader [...]

Series Preview: Reds at Rockies

Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Affair

When: 9:05 Friday, 8:05 Saturday, and 3:05 Sunday
Where: Coors Field
TV: FSN Ohio all three games (Friday and Saturday in HD)
Radio: 700 WLW
Records: Reds 56-72 (last place N.L. Central); Rockies 59-70 (3rd place N.L. West)
Pitching Matchups:

Friday-Reds RHP Aaron Harang (3-13, 5.59) vs. Rockies RHP Livan Hernandez (11-9, 6.07)
Saturday-Reds RHP Edinson Volquez (15-5, 2.73) vs. Rockies RHP [...]

Biden chosen by Obama

Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Business

Barack Obama announced this morning he has chosen Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as his running mate.
The text message was sent by Obama’s campaign shortly after 3 a.m.
“Joe and I will appear for the first time as running mates this afternoon in Springfield, Illinois—the same place this campaign [...]

NY physicians get temporary reprieve

Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Business

   Gov. David Paterson announced today that he signed legislation to put a one-year freeze on medical malpractice rates for New York physicians and suspend an anticipated surcharge until June 30, 2009. The bill was part of the budget-reduction package the governor signed into law this week. Without it, many physicians would have seen a [...]

Golisano PAC Backs Nachbar In Upstate Senate Race

Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Business

Democratic Senate candidate David Nachbar is the latest to receive the endorsement of Rochester-area billionaire Tom Golisano’s political action committee, the group said.
Nachbar has been added to the list of roughly 15 candidates running for the state Legislature that the committee, Responsible New York, has said it will endorse in the November elections.
Nachbar, a former [...]

Clinton Visits State Fair, But Won’t Touch VP Talk

Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by admin and filed under Family Business

AP’s Valerie Bauman is traveling with Sen. Hillary Clinton today at the State Fair in Syracuse, but Clinton didn’t say much about Barack Obama’s vice presidential choice, which is due (any minute? hour?) or day.
Here’s some of the story:
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (left with Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli) took a few bites [...]