Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Epic battle between Wade and Wiltshire ends in a tie - for second.


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After months of maneuvering, snide remarks, threats and backstabbing the much anticipated county committee race between two Democratic Party leaders - Rensselaer County Chairman Tom Wade and Troy City Council President Rodney Wiltshire – ended in a tie.
And here’s the kicker: they tied for second behind Rebecca Sweeney who got 21 votes and will represent Election District No. 8 on the committee. That means Wiltshire and Wade, with 18 votes each, both lose. Now 
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it’s up to the very committee they ran to be a part of to elect a winner.

The results are unofficial, and the final tally won’t be known for a couple of days but there are no absentee ballot voting for committee seats. There could, however, be an affidavit ballot or two out there if there were problems with a voter’s identity or registration at the polling place.
If it does end up in front of the county committee, the odds have to be in Wade’s favor since it doesn’t appear the Wiltshire faction picked up many committee seats countywide and Wade fought off a coup two years ago.

Neither Wade nor Wiltshire need the committee seat to pursue their political ambitions whatever they may be. Wade's two-year term is up this year and the party will hold an organizational meeting within 20 days of the primary but being on the committee isn't a requirement.

It's also not a requirement for Wiltshire to run for Council again or perhaps for higher office, like mayor.

But, going into any campaign winning the committee seat outright certainly would help their argument.

In Albany County, Democratic Party Chairman Matt Clyne his re-election bid for a committee seat to , according to the Times Union.
   Here is a list of all the unofficial primary results for Rensselaer County.

23 comments:

  1. How dare Wiltshire go against the party! He doesnt know where his bread is buttered. Who is this guy, acting like there is some sort of Democratic process. Troy Democrats are a closley controlled environment. What a fool.

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    1. his bread has never been buttered by the criminals and dbags that are the democratic party proper. He is supported by the real democrats, the ones who vote and give a shit about this city. Troy Dems are not closely controlled as it appears, they run on anger and hate mongering.

      Troy needs a change of leadership within the party. Period.

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    2. They may need that, but it ain't Zalewski or Wiltshire.

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    3. Agreed. Ken figured out where to put city hall yet?

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    4. Ken was wiped out trying to get the dog park. I wouldn't hold your breath on city hall.

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    5. The City Hall no decision decision sums up Ken's career on the council - paralysis by analysis.

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  2. When you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas!

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  3. Rodney's gang didn't pick up many seats. Looks like Wade's county committee people are well liked, at least.

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  4. Rabbit lost again, when will he get the message.

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    1. He saw his buddy Kevin McGrath getting ready to run again and figured he had a shot

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    2. Wow, these two high moral community leaders are friends?

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  5. Miss late to work gutter of his doesn't get the message.

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  6. Wade lost his committee seat. Looks like Gorman beat his pick Silverman. Teachout blew Andy's doors off in Troy and Rensselaer Co. Can we add the disaster he foisted on the people when he gave us nice guy Lou!!!!

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  7. Rodney's pick of a running-mate was mindboggling-- He wants to take on a political boss for control, yet he chooses the village idiot. Way to go!!

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    1. Rev. Tim has god as his co-pilot.

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  8. Rabbit got more votes in a district he knows nobody than Wade did in his back yard.

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    1. He still lost. Something he's used to.

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  9. Wilshire who? Wade who? How about Brian Gross?

    Franko? Any information on Brian Gross?

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    1. No more crosswalk ticket removals that's for sure

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  10. I just moved to Troy NY. Who's Rodney?????

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    1. Frankentongue muscle man master of the flying fish, no longer an RCDC member. Spearheader of a Demo "investigation" yawnfest that cost the city $$$$$ and ended with a whimper. Hope you threw back a few of those beers tonight at the Hilton, Rodster. Enjoy it now because you're circling the drain.

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