Least significant announcement of the day: "Ulrich supports the minimum wage."

Even if Ulrich was in the Senate, he'd never get the opportunity to vote for it, as long as his Party still controlled the Senate.

And Ulrich's election would only ensure that this continues to remain the case. Breaking Ranks, Eric Ulrich Endorses Minimum Wage Hike politicker.com    

Somewhere, Tony Seminerio is weeping. Kruger bag man gets big fat break www.nypost.com   

Boca Raton complains about rodents.

This story has nothing to do with Florida.  It is about Ruben Diaz Sr. complaining about disloyalty.

Next week, Ruben's going to complain about religious fanatics.  

One must observe must note that Diaz's new found support of John Sampson may be the first recorded instance of a rat swimming towards a sinking ship. Diaz, Sr.: “There is a Rat Among Us” and It May Be Cuomo | City & State www.cityandstateny.com    

It's tragic because it's true. Senate Dems Jokingly ‘Thank’ Cuomo for Vetoing Redistricting Plan [Video] politicker.com      

Lew Fidler: So, they are 10% through with the first ever re canvass of paper ballots from the scanners. While we still trail by 27 votes, there are discrepancies in the count so far. (The machines are therefore not perfect.)

We are going to count all the votes and then the world will finally have the answer to the question that has burned since March 20th....who is the real Mayor of Mooseport?

PS Bless FB, but my birthday is not until NEXT week...but thank you to all the well wishers.   

Jesus aims to "Make the Road by Running" Jesus Gonzalez to Announce City Council Campaign Next Week politicker.com

Apparently, Frank Commisso, an Albany Democrat, declined the Assembly nod because he was was concerned about the long commute, and the fact that "what happens in Albany stays in Albany" would be of minimal personal benefit. Commisso's exit could cause Democratic Assembly scrum www.timesunion.com    

Sheesh; everyone knows Rangel died in 2010. Google blunder declares Rep. Rangel died in 2004 - TheHill.com thehill.com   

Rangel's ambivalence toward his Latino roots explained.

Now, almost in the manner of an O. Henry story, the thing which he cannot embrace is the thing which might be his salvation.

But then again, the epic story of this giants rise and fall has always been the thing of novels.  Where is Robert Caro when you need him?

Where is Robert Caro when you need him?
 Rangel Opts to Keep His Hispanic Roots Buried www.nytimes.com   

Aniello Grimaldi is back on the ballot against Eliot Engel. No word yet if Aniello’s found a hillbilly state to back his Presidential race against Obama. Document Drop: Updated Primary Contest List www.nydailynews.com  

The Wolfe at the President's door. Aniello Grimaldi is sooooo jealous. John Wolfe, the Man Who Would Beat Obama: The Arkansas/Kentucky Primary Thread www.slate.com    

The Hillbilly Primaries by the numbers, without removing your shoes. The Arkansas and Kentucky primaries, by the numbers www.politico.com   

The hillbilly primaries explained: "deja vu all over again."

Interestingly, the only NYS district where the Democratic % dropped between 2004 and 2008 was the Weiner district, even though the only area resembling the Ozarks is Gerritsen Beach. A Gift For Snickering Pundits: A Map | The New Republic www.tnr.com   

Chait eviscerates the potted conservative history of civil rights; I did my version of this piece my own version of this piece in 2010. http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/05/conservative-fantasy-history-of-civil-rights.html nymag.com