Former President Clinton Visits Buffalo (and GOP gubernatorial candidate courts him)

WTVH.com ^ | 12/14/05

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Dec 14, 2005 - Clinton spoke at the Convention Center for nearly a half hour. About 600 local democrats gathered at the rally to hear what the former president had to say. After his speech, Clinton attended a Buffalo Sabers game with team owner, and Rochester businessman, Tom Golisano. Golisano is considering a run for the Governor's Office next year, and may be looking for the former president's support.

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I saw Billy Jeff at the game, which is why I did a search for this story. Golisano was an Independent--and is somehow connected to the Reform Party--but he switched to the GOP after Pataki decide not to seek reelection. I know nothing more about him, other than he must be a liberal to be courting BJ.

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Here is a little more information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Golisano

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And, his contributions:

http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?st=NY&last=golisano

$2000 to Dick Gephardt in 2003.

[Bigg Red]

switched to the GOP

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Just what NY needs -- another fake Pubbie.

[Lancey Howard]

Just what NY needs -- another fake Pubbie.

I thought the GOP was fairly wasted in New York anyways. Almost as bad as New Jersey and California in fact.

[Bon mots]

Ooops. I read that too quickly. I thought it said he "visited the buffalo.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Can't we set some standards in the GOP?

[mc5cents]

Believe me, Golisano is no Republican. His last campaign was run by a fellow named Steve Piegon who was a decent guy before he got hooked up with the Clintons back in the early 90's. Came home to Buffalo a changed man. Not for the good either. A real died-in-the-wool socialist/liberal. Golisano is real tight with Piegon. Forget about it Golisano. We are not fooled by labels.

[Rastus]

Man. There goes my appetite.