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    <title>SPITZ LIST: COMPTROLLER RACE UPDATE, CARRION NO LONGER WAFFLING</title>
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    <published>2007-12-13T10:58:47-06:00</published>
    <updated>2007-12-14T08:51:05-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spitz List</name>
    </author>
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    <category term="comptroller" />
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s official: <a href="http://bronxboropres.nyc.gov/" target="_blank">Adolfo Carrion</a> is no longer waffling between Mayor and Comptroller.  </p><p>This morning, at his <a href="/www.abny.org" target="_blank">ABNY debut</a>, Carrion declared he is not going to run for Mayor and plans to seek the office of Comptroller. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The running Spitz List of Comptroller Candidates and suggested slogans:</p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Boyland,_Jr.">William Boyland, Jr</a>: <em>Did I Mention My Last Name is Boyland?</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_F._Brennan">Jim Brennan</a>: <em>Couldn&#39;t Think of Anything Better to Do</em></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" />    ]]></summary>
    <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s official: <a href="http://bronxboropres.nyc.gov/" target="_blank">Adolfo Carrion</a> is no longer waffling between Mayor and Comptroller.  </p><p>This morning, at his <a href="/www.abny.org" target="_blank">ABNY debut</a>, Carrion declared he is not going to run for Mayor and plans to seek the office of Comptroller. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The running Spitz List of Comptroller Candidates and suggested slogans:</p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Boyland,_Jr.">William Boyland, Jr</a>: <em>Did I Mention My Last Name is Boyland?</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_F._Brennan">Jim Brennan</a>: <em>Couldn&#39;t Think of Anything Better to Do</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolfo_Carrion_Jr.">Adolfo Carrion</a>: <em>The Nicest Guy You&#39;ve Never Met</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simcha_Felder">Simcha Felder</a>: <em>What&#39;s Good for the Jews is Good for New York</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melinda_Katz">Melinda Katz</a>: <em>Will Sing for Votes</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Liu">John Liu</a>: <em>1.3 Billion Chinese Supporters Can&#39;t Be Wrong</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Weprin">David Weprin</a>: <em>A Man So Dull, He Has to Be Good with Numbers</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Yassky">David Yassky</a>: <em>I&#39;m Smart! I Know Things!</em> </p><br class="clear" />    ]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE SPITZ LIST: MANHATTAN BOROUGH PRESIDENT CANDIDATES UPDATED</title>
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    <published>2007-11-14T10:14:03-06:00</published>
    <updated>2007-11-14T14:39:30-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spitz List</name>
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    <category term="2009" />
    <category term="borough_president" />
    <category term="manhattan" />
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running.</p><p>With Manhattan BP Scott Stringer contemplating a <a href="/the_spitz_list_public_advocate_candidates.html">run for higher office</a>, there may be an unexpected opening for <strong>Manhattan Borough President</strong>.  Click through for the full running lineup. </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Bing" target="_blank"><strong>Jonathan Bing:</strong> </a><em>Representing Manhattan...from the Upper Eastside to the Upper Westside.</em></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" />    ]]></summary>
    <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running.</p><p>With Manhattan BP Scott Stringer contemplating a <a href="/the_spitz_list_public_advocate_candidates.html">run for higher office</a>, there may be an unexpected opening for <strong>Manhattan Borough President</strong>.  Click through for the full running lineup. </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Bing" target="_blank"><strong>Jonathan Bing:</strong> </a><em>Representing Manhattan...from the Upper Eastside to the Upper Westside.</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gale_Brewer" target="_blank"><strong>Gale Brewer:</strong></a> <em>I&#39;ll Go To Everything</em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriano_Espaillat" target="_blank"><strong>Adriano Espaillat:</strong></a> <em>Because one Dominican is never enough</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Gerson" target="_blank">Alan Gerson:</a></strong> <em>Because mommy wants me to<br /></em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jackson_%28NYC%29" target="_blank"><strong>Robert Jackson:</strong></a> <em>It&#39;s time for a new button</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_Martinez_%28politician%29" target="_blank">Miguel Martinez:</a> </strong><em>Because one Dominican is never enough <br /></em></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Moskowitz" target="_blank"><strong>Eva Moskowitz: </strong></a><em>More schools, less teachers</em></p><p>Email all truisms, rumors, tips and slogans to <a href="mailto:spitz@r8ny.com">spitz@r8ny.com</a>. </p> <p>Check out other Spitz Lists <a href="/blog/spitz_list">here</a>. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><br class="clear" />    ]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE SPITZ LIST: STATEN ISLAND BOROUGH PRESIDENT CANDIDATES</title>
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    <published>2007-11-12T16:41:22-06:00</published>
    <updated>2007-11-12T16:41:22-06:00</updated>
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      <name>Spitz List</name>
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    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for <strong>Staten Island Borough President</strong> in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans.<br /><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_McMahon" target="_blank">Michael McMahon:</a> </strong><em>Your trash is my electoral treasure!</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Oddo" target="_blank">Jimmy Oddo:</a> </strong><em>Getting the fuck out of the fucking City Council and moving the fuck up to fucking Borough Hall. Vote Oddo for Staten Island Borough Fucking President!</em></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" />    ]]></summary>
    <content type="html"><![CDATA[Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for <strong>Staten Island Borough President</strong> in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans.<br /><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_McMahon" target="_blank">Michael McMahon:</a> </strong><em>Your trash is my electoral treasure!</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Oddo" target="_blank">Jimmy Oddo:</a> </strong><em>Getting the fuck out of the fucking City Council and moving the fuck up to fucking Borough Hall. Vote Oddo for Staten Island Borough Fucking President!</em></p><p>Please email all truisms, rumors, tips and slogans to <a href="mailto:spitz@r8ny.com">spitz@r8ny.com</a>. </p> <p>Also check out other Spitz Lists <a href="/blog/spitz_list">here</a>. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><br class="clear" />    ]]></content>
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    <title>THE SPITZ LIST: BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT CANDIDATES</title>
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    <published>2007-11-11T09:17:45-06:00</published>
    <updated>2007-11-14T10:22:02-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spitz List</name>
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    <category term="borough_president" />
    <category term="brooklyn" />
    <category term="candidate" />
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[  <p>     Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for <strong>Brooklyn Borough President</strong> in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans.  Click through for the running lineup. </p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Barron" target="_blank">Charles Barron:</a> </strong><em>All of the Sharpton without any of the pompadour</em></p>  <p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_DeBlasio" target="_blank">Bill de Blasio: </a></strong><em>At least labor likes me</em></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" />    ]]></summary>
    <content type="html"><![CDATA[  <p>     Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for <strong>Brooklyn Borough President</strong> in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans.  Click through for the running lineup. </p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Barron" target="_blank">Charles Barron:</a> </strong><em>All of the Sharpton without any of the pompadour</em></p>  <p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_DeBlasio" target="_blank">Bill de Blasio: </a></strong><em>At least labor likes me</em></p>  <p><strike><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Fidler" target="_blank">Lew Fidler:</a> </strong><em>Vote for the big man who used to have big glasses</em></strike></p>  <p><strong><a href="http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/Pages/Yvonne.htm" target="_blank">Yvonne Graham:</a> </strong><em>I work for Marty and I work for Marty</em> </p>  <p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Kruger" target="_blank">Carl Kruger:</a></strong> <em>Protecting YOU from your cell phone</em></p>  <p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velmanette_Montgomery" target="_blank">Velmanette Montgomery:</a></strong> <em>Keeping progress and the Nets out of Brooklyn</em></p>  <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Owens_%28politician%29" target="_blank"><strong>Chris Owens:</strong> </a><em>The black candidate of the white liberals</em></p>  <p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N._Nick_Perry" target="_blank">Nick Perry:</a></strong> <em>Got Caribbeans mon?</em></p>  <p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domenic_M._Recchia,_Jr." target="_blank">Domenic Recchia: </a></strong><em>Slicker than my hair gel</em></p><p>Please email all truisms, rumors, tips and slogans to <a href="mailto:spitz@r8ny.com">spitz@r8ny.com</a>. </p> <p>Also check out other Spitz Lists <a href="/blog/spitz_list">here</a>. </p><br class="clear" />    ]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE SPITZ LIST: QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT CANDIDATES</title>
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    <published>2007-11-10T08:53:04-06:00</published>
    <updated>2007-11-14T10:56:37-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spitz List</name>
    </author>
    <category term="2009" />
    <category term="borough_president" />
    <category term="candidate" />
    <category term="queens" />
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>     Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for <strong>Queens Borough President</strong> in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans.  Click through for the full running lineup. </p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leroy_Comrie" target="_blank">Leroy Comrie:</a> </strong><em>I&#39;m big among middle-class backs and...I&#39;m just big</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Liu" target="_blank">John Liu:</a></strong> <em>1.3 Billion Chinese Supprters Can&#39;t Be Wrong!</em></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" />    ]]></summary>
    <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>     Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for <strong>Queens Borough President</strong> in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans.  Click through for the full running lineup. </p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leroy_Comrie" target="_blank">Leroy Comrie:</a> </strong><em>I&#39;m big among middle-class backs and...I&#39;m just big</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Liu" target="_blank">John Liu:</a></strong> <em>1.3 Billion Chinese Supprters Can&#39;t Be Wrong!</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Pheffer" target="_blank">Audrey Pheffer: </a></strong><em>Queens County: where diversity means representing the Rockaways</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.nyccouncil.info/constituent/member_details.cfm?Con_ID=53" target="_blank">Helen Sears:</a></strong> <em>Tiny. Old. Nice. Irrelevant: Vote for me anyway</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Vallone%2C_Jr." target="_blank">Peter Vallone Jr:</a></strong> <em>How come I couldn&#39;t have had Rudy for a dad?</em></p><p>Please email all truisms, rumors, tips and slogans to <a href="mailto:spitz@r8ny.com">spitz@r8ny.com</a>. </p> <p>Also check out other Spitz Lists <a href="/blog/spitz_list">here</a>. </p><br class="clear" />    ]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE SPITZ LIST: BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT CANDIDATES</title>
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    <published>2007-11-10T08:27:09-06:00</published>
    <updated>2007-11-14T08:16:19-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spitz List</name>
    </author>
    <category term="2009" />
    <category term="borough_president" />
    <category term="bronx" />
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>     Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for <strong>Bronx Borough President</strong> in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans. </p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Diaz_Jr." target="_blank">Ruben Diaz Jr:</a></strong> <em>Don&#39;t you know who my daddy is?</em><br /><br /><strong>Pedro G. Espada:</strong> <em>Don&#39;t you know who my daddy is?</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Foster" target="_blank">Helen Foster:</a> </strong><em>Don&#39;t you know who my daddy is?</em></p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" />    ]]></summary>
    <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>     Named after one of New York&#39;s great <a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/" target="_blank">runners</a>, the Spitz List presents a running list of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for <strong>Bronx Borough President</strong> in 2009 with some suggested camaign slogans. </p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Diaz_Jr." target="_blank">Ruben Diaz Jr:</a></strong> <em>Don&#39;t you know who my daddy is?</em><br /><br /><strong>Pedro G. Espada:</strong> <em>Don&#39;t you know who my daddy is?</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Foster" target="_blank">Helen Foster:</a> </strong><em>Don&#39;t you know who my daddy is?</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._Oliver_Koppell" target="_blank">Oliver Koppell:</a></strong> <em>Don&#39;t you know who I used to be?</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Rivera" target="_blank">Joel Rivera:</a> </strong><em>Don&#39;t you know who my daddy is?</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Seabrook" target="_blank">Larry Seabrook:</a></strong> <em>Bringing alligator boots and homburg hats to Borough Hall</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_M._Serrano" target="_blank">Jose Serrano Jr:</a></strong> <em>Don&#39;t you know who my daddy is?</em></p><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Vacca" target="_blank">Jimmy Vacca:</a> </strong><em>No, seriously</em></p><p>Please email all truisms, rumors, tips and slogans to <a href="mailto:spitz@r8ny.com">spitz@r8ny.com</a>. </p> <p>Also check out other Spitz Lists <a href="/blog/spitz_list">here</a>. </p><br class="clear" />    ]]></content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Spitz List: A Running List of People Running for NYC Office</title>
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    <published>2007-11-04T12:49:16-06:00</published>
    <updated>2007-11-04T12:54:02-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spitz List</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/index.html">George Spitz</a> is a runner.</p><p>He ran for New York State Assembly in 1968.<br />He ran for New York State Senate in 1970.<br />He ran for New York State Assembly in 1974.<br />He ran for New York State Senate in 1976.<br />He ran for New York City Council in 1980.<br />He ran for New York City Council in 1995.<br />He ran for Manhattan Borough President in 1997.<br />He ran for Mayor of New York in 2001.<br />He ran for New York City Council in 2005.<br />He ran the New York City marathon 29 times.<br />He even ran up the stairs of the Empire State Building.</p><p>Yet, even with all that running, George Spitz, the man the myth the legend, would probably have trouble keeping up with all of the candidates in 2009. So Room Eight is playing host to The Spitz List. Named after one of New York&#39;s great runners, the Spitz List presents the first of a series of running lists of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for office in 2009.</p><p><em>Starting today with the citywide offices (along with some suggested campaign slogans):</em></p><p><a href="/the_spitz_list_mayoral_candidates.html">Mayor</a></p><p><a href="/the_spitz_list_public_advocate_candidates.html">Public Advocate</a></p><p><a href="/the_spitz_list_comptroller_candidates.html">Comptroller</a> </p><p>Please email all truisms, rumors and tips to <a href="mailto:spitz@r8ny.com">spitz@r8ny.com</a>.  </p><br class="clear" /><br class="clear" />    ]]></summary>
    <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.georgespitz.com/index.html">George Spitz</a> is a runner.</p><p>He ran for New York State Assembly in 1968.<br />He ran for New York State Senate in 1970.<br />He ran for New York State Assembly in 1974.<br />He ran for New York State Senate in 1976.<br />He ran for New York City Council in 1980.<br />He ran for New York City Council in 1995.<br />He ran for Manhattan Borough President in 1997.<br />He ran for Mayor of New York in 2001.<br />He ran for New York City Council in 2005.<br />He ran the New York City marathon 29 times.<br />He even ran up the stairs of the Empire State Building.</p><p>Yet, even with all that running, George Spitz, the man the myth the legend, would probably have trouble keeping up with all of the candidates in 2009. So Room Eight is playing host to The Spitz List. Named after one of New York&#39;s great runners, the Spitz List presents the first of a series of running lists of people rumored, blogged or reported to be running for office in 2009.</p><p><em>Starting today with the citywide offices (along with some suggested campaign slogans):</em></p><p><a href="/the_spitz_list_mayoral_candidates.html">Mayor</a></p><p><a href="/the_spitz_list_public_advocate_candidates.html">Public Advocate</a></p><p><a href="/the_spitz_list_comptroller_candidates.html">Comptroller</a> </p><p>Please email all truisms, rumors and tips to <a href="mailto:spitz@r8ny.com">spitz@r8ny.com</a>.  </p><!--break--><br class="clear" />    ]]></content>
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