Anthony David Weiner (born September 4, 1964) is an American former congressman who represented New York’s 9th congressional district from January 1999 until June 2011. He won seven terms as a Democrat, never receiving less than 60% of the vote.
Read MoreSheldon Silver is a former member of the New York State Assembly representing New York’s 65th District. Silver was removed from office after being convicted of fraud , extortion and money laundering. He was sentenced on May 3, 2016 to twelve years in prison. Sheldon Silver Bio on Ballotpedia
Read MoreGeorge Pataki ( born June 24, 1945) was the 53rd Governor of New York. Pataki was a lawyer who was elected as mayor in his hometown of Peekskill. He later went on to be elected in the State Assembly and then State Senate for the Republican Party. Pataki announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2016 Presidential election. Pataki’ s campaign failed to gain ground. He failed to make the main stage in candidate debates and at some was excluded all together. On December 29, 2015 he announced…
Read MoreUpdate: This moron finally resigned. Crooked Congressman Michael Gerard Grimm (born February 7, 1970)[2] is the United States Representative for New York’s 11th congressional district, serving since 2011. On December 23, 2014 he pleaded guilty to a single count of felony tax fraud, and “acknowledged committing perjury, hiring illegal immigrants and committing wire fraud.” On April 28, 2014, Grimm was charged with a 20-count indictment by federal authorities for fraud, federal tax evasion, and perjury.
Read MoreMartin Van Buren was the eight President of the United States from 1837 -1841. Prior to election as President , Van Buren served as Vice President and Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson. Van Buren was the first President to have been born a United States citizen. His predecessors were born as British subjects prior to the American Revolution. His native language was Dutch and he was the only President to have not spoken English as a first language. Van Buren was the first President from New York. Nicknamed…
Read MoreMillard Fillmore was the 13th President of the United States and assumed the presidency after the death of President Zachary Taylor. He was the last member of the Whig Party to hold the office of President. Fillmore also served as the 12th Vice President and in the US house of Representatives. Fillmore was born in Moravia, New York on January 7, 1800.He married Abigail Powers on February 5, 1826. Together the couple had two children Millard Powers Fillmore and Mary Abigail Fillmore. See Fillmore’s full biography @ Wikipedia.org Also see:…
Read MoreChester Alan Arthur was the 21st President of the United States from 1881-1885 and the 2oth Vice President in 1881. Arthur stepped in to the role of Presidency following the assassination of President James Garfield. His advocacy and enforcement of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was the focus of his administration. Arthur was born October 5, 1829 in Fairfield ,Vermont. Prior to his birth his parents moved around frequently in Vermont before settling in upstate New York. The frequent moves later served as a basis that would lead…
Read MoreGrover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. He is the only President to have served two non-consecutive terms. Cleveland was the only Democratic President to be elected during the era of Republican domination from 1861-1913. As leader of the Bourbon Democrats he opposed high tariffs, Free Silver, inflation , imperialism as well as subsidies to farmers, businessman and veterans. During Cleveland’s second term the Panic of 1893 produced a severe national depression that he was unable to reverse. Prior to being elected to the Presidency ,…
Read MoreTheodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States from 1901-1909. Roosevelt succeeded President McKinley after his assassination and attempted to move the Republican Party (GOP) toward Progressivism; a movement who focused on cleaning up the government by eliminating corruption by exposing and undercutting political machines and bosses. His domestic agenda known as the “Square Deal” emphasized that the average citizen would get a fair share under his policies. Read Theodore Roosevelt’s complete biography on Wikipedia.org Also see Electoral history of Theodore Roosevelt First inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt Second…
Read MoreFranklin Delano Roosevelt aka FDR (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945) was the 32nd President of the United States. Roosevelt led the United States at a time of economic depression and total war. He was the only President elected to more than two terms. During his first 100 days of his Presidency Roosevelt implemented the “New Deal” a variety of programs designed to produce relief such as unemployment, recovery for economic growth, reform (through regulation of Banks, Wall Street and transportation). Read his full Bio at Wikipedia.org Also see:…
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