I guess that LIFL interview story was true

Remember this?

TWO different people have told me the same story about Caesar Trunzo's interview with the LI Federation of Labor and it's a doozy. They say that Trunzo told them that he was "pretty sure that Hillary Clinton was going to beat Barack Obama" and that he was sure that Joe Bruno would be able to hold on to his majority in the senate. WHAT THE HELL?

I bring it up because TAP says that the UAW just endorsed Brian Foley.

SD-3: UAW Backs Foley

Brookhaven Supervisor Brian X. Foley today received the endorsement of UAW (United Auto Workers). The endorsement reflects Brian X. Foley's deep commitment to fight for the working families of Islip and Brookhaven.

"Out of control property taxes are literally driving people off of Long Island. This district has stagnated after 36 years of Republican control. It's time for change and the UAW thinks Brian Foley can bring about that change," stated Robert Madore, Director of UAW Region 9A.

"People are sick of the high property taxes and the skyrocketing price of food and gas. Special interests have Albany in gridlock; preventing the change we need. The working families of Islip and Brookhaven have had enough! We want change from the White House to the State House," stated Foley. "I am thrilled to have UAW's support. Together we must move forward to bring the change and results our communities need," added Foley

UAW's endorsement adds to Foley's already formidable organization that collected over 3,200 signatures to qualify for the Democratic line and is well positioned to defeat the weakened 36 year Conservative Republican incumbent Caesar Trunzo.

That's a pretty big deal

Why did it take Trunzo so long to file?

Caesar Trunzo's campaign didn't file with the BoE for more than a week after the "deadline". What took so long? Oh yeah, it's numbers and stuff. Caesar don't do numbers so much anymore. He only raised 68 K, by the way:

Trunzo campaign filing finally shows up

State Sen. Caesar Trunzo campaign election filing finally showed up on the state Board of Elections website Friday more than a weerk over due and a day after Democrats filed a complaint over the delay.

On Thursday, Trunzo’s spokesman said they received a return mail receipt indicating the state board received the campaign information July 16 and do not know why the report has not been posted on the state’s website.

“It strikes me as odd arguing they submitted their filing when the board of elections has not posted it,” said Doug Forand, a consutlant with Senate Demcorats campaign committee. “Campaign finance disclosure is pretty critical to being open with the people and if there’s nothing to hide it should be made available to the people.”

Trunzo’s filing showed that over the last six months Trunzo added $68,660 to the $205,000 already in his coffers and only spent $20,312, leaving him with $253,406 cash on hand. His biggest donors were police unions who gave him more than $12,000.

I guess there are just different rules for republicans like Trunzo.

Torches and pitchforks! Angry Republicans demand Trunzo step down!!

It's like Frankenstein or something.

Islip dissidents mass to call for Trunzo's ouster

About 65 unhappy Islip Republicans turned out in the sweltering heat Monday night in front of the party's Third Avenue headquarters in Bay Shore to ask Caesar Trunzo to step down as town GOP leader.

Frank Tratone, one of the leaders of the group which calls itself "21st Century Republicans,” said Trunzo has “guided the party through one disaster after another,” and has no plans for fundraising for anyone other than himself through Election Day.

Tratone said the new group is planning its own fundraiser, and will reach out to candidates and offer support. “It’s not too later to save the this party,” said Tratone, “Brookhaven Republicans changed leadership and recptured the majority on the town board. We will do it too.”

And check out these comments on the Newsday blog:

Who is left without a hearing problem or without self interest to snuggle up to Caesar's butt? All of his advisors are wheeled into 3rd Avenue by their nurses and all dislike him as he sits there licking his fingers like one who is demented. They are all phoneys.

and

How many times do people have to tell Caesar its time to go? He is a stubborn old man who needs to relize his time is up. IslipBlohard what have you done for anything? Frank is one of the few bold Republicans who has stood up and said no more!

I can sympathize with these poor republicans. I've been saying Trunzo should go since the 70's.

OMG Could this be true?

TWO different people have told me the same story about Caesar Trunzo's interview with the LI Federation of Labor and it's a doozy. They say that Trunzo told them that he was "pretty sure that Hillary Clinton was going to beat Barack Obama" and that he was sure that Joe Bruno would be able to hold on to his majority in the senate. WHAT THE HELL?

Has Caesar forgotten that JOE BRUNO QUIT a few weeks ago? Does he not realize that OBAMA ALREADY WON?

This man is a state senator?

update: A third person, who I don't think knows the first two (he's not a labor guy) just told me the exact same story.

O.M.G.