Archive for September, 2010
Accountability in Congress - who valued re-election over the public?
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Following up on an earlier though about the priorities in the House of Representatives, it seems necessary for voters to know EXACTLY who wanted to go home and campaign instead of providing the nation a budget (the first time there was not a budget passed in 36 years) […]
How close were the predictions of 2008?
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Recently the past came up in a conversation. Specifically the predictions made on November 11, 2008 about the Obama Presidency. That prediction was focused on the fiorst 100 days. But in fairness (and in no small part the fact we have been busy) let’s look at the array […]
NY Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo - voting record in summary
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Since Assemblywoman Lupardo has declined to be interviewed by M V Conulting, Inc. (the basis of which implies a preference to only be interviewed by partisan individuals) we have only the voting record to ascertain her intentions for seeking re-election. As such we will be reviewing selected votes […]
Art Garrison speaks at Binghamton Rally
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Art Garrison was one of several speakers supporting 22nd Congressional candidate George Phillips at the Park Diner in Binghamton, New York this morning. Mr. Garrison is also a candidate, running for the 126th State Assembly seat.
The rally gathered a small crowd of supporters, who listened intently to the […]
George Phillips speaks at the Park Diner in Binghamton NY
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
The following video is from the rally for 22nd Congressional District candidate George Phillips across from the Park Diner in Binghamton, New York. The event was attended by NY GOP Chairmen Ed Cox, and Town of Conklin Supervisor Debbie Preston. In addition, 126th State Assembly candidate Art Garrison […]
New York GOP Chairman Ed Cox speaks in Binghamton
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
The following video is from the rally in Binghamton, New York, across from the Park Diner on Sept. 24, 2010. The rally was for 22nd Congressional District candidate George Phillips. In attendance was NY State GOP chairman Ed Cox, Town of Conklin Supervisor Debbie Preston, and 126th State […]
Political cartoons now on VASS
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Recently we were provided with a series of political cartoons, each focused on the 2010 mid-term elections. We want to share several with you over the coming days.
In addition we request input and submissions from other political cartoonists (or just people that want to draw an image conveying […]
2010 mid-term election coverage: candidates and incumbents - primaries to election day
Rating 4.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass>
M V Consulting, Inc. strives to provide as much coverage, in a non-partisan information only format, as is possible for a non-mass media news organization. To that effort, we have organized a collection of interviews, debates, open letters, and other information about the candidates that are running for […]
New York 126th Assembly seat - Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
M V Consulting, Inc. makes every effort to provide interviews with all candidates and incumbents up for election so the public can make informed decisions when they vote. The following is our attempt to secure an interview with Assemblywoman Lupardo, and her response.
All information is VERBATIM. Our initial […]
Full interview with Broome County Sheriff candidate Tim “T.R.” Roberts
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
The following is the full interview between Michael Vass and Tim “T.R.” Roberts, who is running on the Democratic ticket - pending primary results - for the Broome County Sheriff elected position.
Tim “T.R.” Roberts has 4 decades of expereince in law enforcement and the United States Military. […]
Change by doing more of the same?
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
In 2009, President Obama laid out a massive plan to reshape the economic landscape of America, which was in need of help at the least. A vision of lower unemployment, secure banks, and a stabilization of monetary policy was explained - without detail - which was then handed […]
Michael Vass interviews Broome County Sheriff candidate Tim “T.R.” Roberts - history, experience, medal of valor and life saving
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Michael Vass interviews the Broome County New York Sheriff candidate Tim “T.R.” Roberts about the upcoming Democratic primary on September 21 and the mid-term elections.
The interview includes conversation on the past experience and credentials of Tim Roberts, his commendations and medals, his time as Cheif of Police […]
Full interview with Art Garrison - candidate for the 126th NY Assembly seat
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Michael Vass interviewed Art Garrison, who is running for the 126th seat on the New York State Assembly – currently held by Donna Lupardo (Democrat). The interview took place at the business of Mr. Garrison, Family Hobby and Crafts in Vestal, New York.
The interview delves into the background […]
