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Mondello to Paterson: Act Now

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:47:37 -0500

New York Republican State Committee Chairman Joseph N. Mondello today called on Governor David Paterson to immediately set a date for the special election to fill the vacancy in the 20th congressional district caused by his appointment of Rep. Kir...

Republican County Chairs Select Tedisco

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:40:40 -0500

The ten Republican county chairs who comprise the 20th Congressional District met today at Republican State Committee Headquarters to select a Republican candidate to fill the vacant seat. Based on a weighted vote, there was an overwhelming conse...

Media Advisory

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:45:56 -0500

Congressman Peter King, potential candidate for United States Senate, will be the keynote speaker at the Nassau County Republican Committee Victory Brunch, tomorrow, Sunday January 25 from 9 am until 11 am at the Marriott Hotel in Uniondale, New Y...

Senate Selection Process a Circus, Results Even Worse

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:13:34 -0500

Governor Paterson's secretive, closed-door process of selecting our next United States Senator is an affront to all New Yorkers and has resulted in his personal pick of an unqualified, political novice to represent New York at a critical time.

Choosing a U.S. Senator to Represent New York Is All About Democratic Principals

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:14:49 -0500

You have to feel sorry for Governor David Paterson. It seems everyone who is anyone in the Democratic Party has an opinion about the appointment that only he is empowered to make to replace Hillary Clinton in the United States Senate.

Mondello: Voters Should Select New York's Next Senator

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:35:39 -0500

I strongly support Assembly Republican Leader James Tedisco and the Assembly Republican Conference's call for a special election to fill United States Senate vacancies. The current system, where one person alone bestows the public office on whomev...

Republican Chairs Renew Calls For Democracy in Senate Replacement

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:00:39 -0500

State Chairman Joseph Mondello and County Chairs from across the state renewed calls for the Legislature and Governor Paterson to pass a bill requiring a special election to fill any vacant United States Senate seat. This week, Assembly Republican...

New York Must Cut Taxes and Spending

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:22:27 -0500

Governor David Paterson's State of the State Address is a recipe for economic disaster.

Chairman Mondello Launches Planning Commission

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:28:43 -0500

New York State Republican Committee Chairman Joseph N. Mondello today formally announced the creation of the New York State Republican Strategic Planning Commission to study the latest political technology and strategies and develop a forward-look...

Mondello: Kennedy Simply Not Qualified

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:30:24 -0500

As the daughter of one of our nation's most popular Presidents, Caroline Kennedy holds a special place in the hearts of many Americans. However, her self-promotional trip today will not make her any more qualified to be United States Senator than...

Governor Paterson's Spending, Tax Hikes Raise Concerns

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:02:53 -0500

Early reports about Governor Paterson's budget proposals are deeply concerning.

Mondello Urges Paterson to Appoint Pete King to Senate

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:26:26 -0500

Declaring that tough economic times demand that New Yorkers are represented by a real fighter in the U.S. Senate, state Republican chairman Joseph N. Mondello today urged Governor David Paterson to appoint Representative Peter T. King to that body...

Media Advisory

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:23:12 -0500

New York Republican State Committee Chairman Joseph N. Mondello will hold a media availability today, Wednesday December 3, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza on the corner of State and Lodge Streets in Albany, New York. Chairman Mondello's media availabil...

Straniere is the Right Person for Staten Island, Brooklyn

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:05:59 -0400

I am proud to endorse Bob Straniere in his bid for the 13thCongressional District. In addition to Bob Straniere's 24 years of service to families on Staten Island, Bob is a good community member, husband, father and grandfather.

Mondello, Nassau, New York Welcome Final Presidential Debate

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:16:02 -0400

Hofstra University, Nassau County and all of New York are proud to host the final Presidential debate. As the candidates face-off tonight, I am confident that John McCain will once again articulate a clear and promising vision for America's future.

Republican Support Continues to Build

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:55:14 -0400

Today's Siena poll continues to reaffirm that Republicans are running quality candidates who are providing the concrete solutions and accountable representation that New Yorkers deserve during these uncertain times.

McCain Once Again Shows Leadership, Vision

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:24:14 -0400

Throughout tonight's debate, John McCain once again proved why he is the right person to lead our nation during these challenging and uncertain times. John McCain has the record of fighting for spending cuts, tax relief and government reforms that...

Mondello Statement On Economic Troubles

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:02:41 -0400

As the financial markets continue to search for a bottom, much has been made about which Presidential candidate has the rock ribbed determination, vision and experience to deal with the crisis at hand. In truth, whoever is going to be handed this ...

Republican Energy, Unity Continue To Grow

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:29:52 -0400

Now that both Parties have completed their tickets, held their conventions and had the chance to make their case, the American people increasingly believe that John McCain and Sarah Palin are the better choice to lead our nation.

Primaries Reflect Republican Unity

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:55:11 -0400

Yesterday's primaries reaffirmed that Republicans in New York State are unified behind our quality candidates and are poised to win this fall. From Congressional races through the Senate and Assembly contests, Republicans are energized about an ex...

Republican National Convention--New York Event

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:00:06 -0400

New York State and Delegation Chairman Joseph N. Mondello today announced that the New York delegation to the Republican National Convention will hold a luncheon at the Marriott City Center at 30 South 7th Street in Minneapolis, MN tomorrow, Wedne...

Mondello on Governor Palin

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:52:32 -0400

Republican efforts continue to gather energy and momentum following John McCain's selection of Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate. This groundbreaking choice is the latest wise decision from a man who has served his country with courage, ...

Republican Energy, Unity Will Lead to Victory

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:02:52 -0400

With the growing sense of energy and unity among Republicans from John McCain down to the local level and the continued dissension among the Democrats, the prospects for New York Republicans this fall are growing brighter every day.

Mondello Statement on Biden Selection

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:58:16 -0400

Over the course of this year, Joe Biden has said Barack Obama wasn't ready to be President, has broadly criticized Obama's foreign policy and has said he would not accept a Vice Presidential nomination and preferred to remain in the Senate.

Mondello Appoints Wojtaszek to Upstate Post

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:34:18 -0400

Chairman Joseph N. Mondello today announced his appointment of Niagara County Chairman Henry Wojtaszek to a newly created position to increase communication and outreach among Republicans Upstate.