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NYC Politician to Hold Erotic Fundraiser
Yahoo | AP ^ | 8/6/05

Posted on 08/06/2005 1:28:14 PM PDT by LibWhacker

NEW YORK - With his campaign for city council going no place fast, Victor Bernace felt he needed something special to spark interest in his next fundraiser. How about exotic dancers?

The New York Democrat said Saturday he plans to have bikini-clad go-go dancers and men in nothing but briefs at a "Havana Night" campaign party next month at a Manhattan nightclub.

There will be no nudity at the $20-per-head event, Bernace said, but he promised "a sexy, erotic show."

"I'm throwing a fun event. Most politicians — I've been to their fundraisers, and they are boring," he said. "People can go with a standard politician who will disappear into the woodwork. I'm trying to be part of the next generation."

Bernace, a Harvard-trained lawyer who makes a living representing cab drivers, is trying for the third time to unseat an incumbent in a working-class district in northern Manhattan.

Asked if he thought a risque event might offend some voters, Bernace said he wasn't concerned and suggested the event might help get young men interested in politics.

"I'm not running for mayor in a small, old-time religious town in Utah. I'm running in New York City," he said. "I might as well try to energize a different base."


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: democrat; erotic; fundraiser; nyc; politician

1 posted on 08/06/2005 1:28:16 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: LibWhacker

Odd, no party affiliation, wonder why?


2 posted on 08/06/2005 1:29:27 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: tet68

Oops, just caught it.
Sorry.


3 posted on 08/06/2005 1:29:49 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: LibWhacker

He thinks people will vote for him if he puts on a sex show. He's probably right. Sometimes one despairs of democracy.


4 posted on 08/06/2005 1:30:37 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Liberals: Too stupid to realize Dick Cheney is the real Dark Lord.)
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To: tet68
The New York Democrat

He'll probably fundraise at a black church the next day.

5 posted on 08/06/2005 1:32:23 PM PDT by socal_parrot
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To: LibWhacker

Another low-life Dem thumbing his nose at traditional middleclass values.


6 posted on 08/06/2005 1:36:36 PM PDT by Palladin (America! America! God shed His grace on Thee.)
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To: LibWhacker
he promised "a sexy, erotic show."

Don't tell me. Let me guess. This one's a huge fan of Bill Clinton, right?
Will the cigars be free?

7 posted on 08/06/2005 1:42:06 PM PDT by concerned about politics ("A people without a heritage are easily persuaded (deceived)" - Karl Marx)
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To: LibWhacker
The absolute definition of SLIME...

If you see this face RUN Away (or spit)


8 posted on 08/06/2005 1:43:33 PM PDT by konaice
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To: konaice

He looks like a fag. The men in briefs are probably for him.


9 posted on 08/06/2005 1:55:10 PM PDT by concerned about politics ("A people without a heritage are easily persuaded (deceived)" - Karl Marx)
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To: LibWhacker
"I'm not running for mayor in a small, old-time religious town in Utah. I'm running in New York City," he said. "I might as well try to energize a different base."

Who? Strippers and perverts?
10 posted on 08/06/2005 2:20:19 PM PDT by conservative in nyc
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To: Palladin

Those are traditional middle class values in NYC (I should know, I lived there for over 33 years).


11 posted on 08/06/2005 2:21:11 PM PDT by HitmanLV
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To: HitmanNY

Reminds me of why I moved away, fifty years ago!


12 posted on 08/06/2005 2:23:01 PM PDT by Palladin (America! America! God shed His grace on Thee.)
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To: Palladin

Me too!! I moved away 3+ years ago: best move I ever did!! ;-)


13 posted on 08/06/2005 2:27:25 PM PDT by HitmanLV
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To: tet68
Did you really have to wonder which party this involved?
14 posted on 08/06/2005 2:39:48 PM PDT by skimbell
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To: LibWhacker
Um...I will volunteer to an advance screening of the go go dancers and then let you all know if they are REALLY obscene.

Artemis Webb...Doing MY part to protect American decency!!!

15 posted on 08/06/2005 2:42:59 PM PDT by Artemis Webb
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To: Artemis Webb

LOL... thank you Artemis... you are a true American!


16 posted on 08/06/2005 3:33:16 PM PDT by Apple Pan Dowdy (... as American as Apple Pie)
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