Politics: Governor Race Tightens; Bloomberg Backs Cuomo

If you have trouble reading this e-mail, go to: http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2010/09/22/politics/politicsemail/index.html

September 22, 2010 Politics

City Room Governor Race Tightens; Bloomberg Backs Cuomo By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and ELIZABETH A. HARRIS The mayor's endorsement of Andrew M. Cuomo came shortly after a poll was released showing Carl P. Paladino, the Republican candidate for governor of New York, closing the gap. FiveThirtyEight: Truly Surprising Poll, but With Qualifications Tight Budgets for Campaigns May Hinder Republicans By JEFF ZELENY Republicans seem to have a lot going for them heading into the midterms, but in many states, the Democratic Party has more money to spend. ADVERTISEMENT Recall Campaigns Become a Hazard for Mayors By MICHAEL COOPER Voters are mounting recall campaigns to oust mayors, sometimes for taking unpopular steps like raising taxes. The Caucus G.O.P. Struggles Over Social Issues By JANIE LORBER Some G.O.P. moderates worry about creating distractions from a focus on fiscal restraint. Democrats Grope for Health Care's Payoff By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and MICHAEL D. SHEAR Democrats don't generally advertise their support for the health care overhaul, but as the law's first effects are felt, President Obama highlights them. White House In-Fighting: The McChrystal Factor By MICHAEL D. SHEAR The leaks about infighting in Bob Woodward's new book raise the question: Why did General McChrystal lose his job? Obama's Wars: Scorecard for the Inside Game By MICHAEL D. SHEAR Tidbits from Bob Woodward's latest book on White House infighting over Afghanistan policy. The Caucus Obama's Game Clock Shows Six More Years By MICHAEL D. SHEAR Did President Obama, in effect, just announce his campaign for re-election? In Congress Move to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Stalls in Senate By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN The Senate voted not to proceed with debate of the annual authorization of military spending that included a provision allowing the repeal of the policy on gay soldiers. Interactive Graphic: Senate Vote At War: Gay Service Members on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Times Topics: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy Passion and Politics on Immigration Act By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN Cesar Vargas, a young Brooklyn man and an illegal immigrant since age 5, was in Washington on Tuesday lobbying for a bill that would open a path to his citizenship. News Analysis Despite Setback, Gay Rights Move Forward By JOHN SCHWARTZ Efforts to oppose "don't ask, don't tell" are advancing in the federal courts, along with other gay rights litigation. More Politics News Woodward Book Says Afghanistan Divided White House By PETER BAKER Some in the White House have doubts about President Obama's Afghan strategy, a new book reports. Obama's Economics Chief Is Set to Leave By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG The departure of Lawrence H. Summers, the top White House economic adviser, allows President Obama to reshape his economics team after the midterm elections, when Republicans are expected to gain strength. Larry Summers's Evolution (June 10, 2007) Times Topics: Lawrence H. Summers ADVERTISEMENT Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

Chief of Staff Pick Would Offer a View on Obama's Strategy By MATT BAI If Rahm Emanuel decides to leave, President Obama's choice to replace him would signal the direction of the presidency. Ask Matt Bai a Question The Caucus: Groping for Political Payoff on Health Bill The Caucus Ask Matt Bai: New Aide, New Direction By THE NEW YORK TIMES Matt Bai will be answering selected reader questions about administration aides, the midterms and more. FiveThirtyEight Now Here's a Shocking Poll: Cuomo 49, Paladino 43 By NATE SILVER A poll from Quinnipiac University finds the Republican nominee for governor in New York, Carl Paladino, only 6 points behind the Democrat, Andrew Cuomo. Brown Gains Ground in California; Few Other Changes in Gubernatorial Forecast By NATE SILVER California, which had shown movement toward the Republican Meg Whitman last week, has this week moved back toward the Democrat, Jerry Brown, and the race is now close to being a tossup. Letter From Connecticut Democrats Puzzle Out Their Losing Streak in Governor's Race By PAUL BASS Although Connecticut voters often go with Democrats, they have put Republicans in the state's top office every election since 1986. Multimedia Video: CNBC: One Disappointed Supporter Speaks Faced with a question about serving the middle class at a town-hall-style meeting broadcast live on CNBC on Monday, President Obama stressed that he sees the middle class as the country's "bedrock." Video: John Harwood Interviews Nancy Pelosi John Harwood of CNBC and the New York Times interviews Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House of Representatives and Democrat of California. ADVERTISEMENT

About This E-Mail You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Politics newsletter. As a member of the TRUSTe privacy program, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Change Your E-Mail | Privacy Policy | Contact | Advertise Copyright 2010 | The New York Times Company | Privacy Policy | NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018