
Joanie Mahoney (candidate)
Joanie Mahoney (candidate)
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz spoke in Syracuse in April
What a difference three months can make. Last night Sen. Ted Cruz was booed by some of the NY Delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. In April, Cruz supporters packed Driver’s Village and he was seen as a viable alternative to NY values and front runner Donald J. Trump.
Less than three weeks after the Syracuse rally, Cruz suspended his campaign for president.
Sen. Ted Cruz made a visit to Central New York before the upcoming primary.
Cruz Mobile (Cicero)
Sen. Bernie Sanders drew thousands to a mid-day rally in Syracuse yesterday. He talked about restoring fiscal responsibility to Wall Street, income equality and said he is looking forward to a large voter turn-out next week’s New York primary.
Bernie Sanders rally, OnCenter
Actor Rosario Dawson gave a fiery, sophisticated, and informed speech before introducing Bernie Sanders in Syracuse today. Can a run for office be on the horizon, or at least a speaking slot during the Democratic Convention in Philly.
Vice President Joe Biden stressed restoring the middle class today during a campaign visit for U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei (D). Maffei represents NY’s 24th Congressional District, which includes Cayuga, Onondaga, Wayne as well as part of Oswego Counties. Bill Clinton campaigned in Syracuse for Maffei a few years ago.