[Clemenza]

This outer boroughite will never forgive Metrosexual Mike for his smoking ban (smacked of Manhattanocentrism, as bars are social centers in the outer boroughs), his increase in property taxes or his overall annoying personality.

Again, though, kudos to Metrosexual Mike for being a great host for the convention.

[orangelobster]

Yeah, he did have a weird nanny fixation about the smoking. Here's a link to a story about the Gifford Miller campaign fund scheme. This seems like an outrageous waste of money.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nypost/20040824/lo_nypost/newbillwouldtriplecampaignmatche

Such a transparent power grab doesn't bode well if he did get elected. Article says there are public hearings next month. Might be worth going to.