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Washington — Three more Republicans have been added to the lineup of speakers who will address the opening night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, joining former GOP Governor John Kasich of Ohio in bucking their party and President Trump in favor of the Democrats and Joe Biden. The Democratic National Convention Committee announced that former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman and former Congresswoman Susan Molinari of New York, all Republicans, will also speak Monday.

Guy Molinari, a former congressman and Staten Island borough president, was laid to rest Saturday, as friends and family remembered the man synonymous with the borough for decades.

Guy Molinari, a former congressman, borough president and lasting influence over Staten Island and citywide Republican politics has died, according to the borough’s Republican party. Molinari, 89, was the dean of the Staten Island GOP — even as he often feuded with some of its elected officials. His name, which is emblazoned on the side of a ferryboat in the Staten Island Ferry fleet, loomed large in nearly every borough political matter. His support of Rudy Giuliani helped him become mayor and their close relationship paid dividends for Staten Island. While Giuliani was mayor and Molinari was borough president, Islanders...

(snip) --- Francesco Molinari has held off a cast of golfing giants including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and defending champion Jordan Spieth to become the first Italian winner of the British Open in 158 years. Playing alongside the resurgent Woods in the final round, Molinari carded a nerveless two-under-par 69 to win the Claret Jug by two shots from McIlroy (70), English hope Justin Rose (69) and Americans Xander Schauffele (74) and Kevin Kisner (74). With a brilliant birdie at the last, 35-year-old Molinari's eight-under 72-hole total of 276 eclipsed Padraig Harrington's Carnoustie tournament record score from 2007 by a...

Francesco Molinari won the British Open on Sunday, giving him his first major title after emerging from a crowded pack including Tiger Woods in a wild final round at Carnoustie. Molinari shot a bogey-free, 2-under 69 to finish on 8-under 276. He became the first Italian to capture a major championship. Earlier, Tiger Woods played himself into contention, edging to within a stroke of the lead on the front nine. Woods led briefly, but dropped out of the lead after a double-bogey at the 11th hole. He sent his second shot into the gallery, with the ball rebounding out into...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Citing responsibilities as a parent and a professional, former Rep. Susan Molinari announced today she would not challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in November. Said Ms. Molinari in a press release: "Over the past week, I've taken the counsel of friends, family and New York political and civic leaders about seeking election to the United States Senate. These are challenging times for our country and returning to public service to address issues like the economy and terrorism would be a great honor. "After much reflection, it is clear that a statewide race this year is...

Former GOP Rep. Susan Molinari is looking at running against Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand this year. Ms. Molinari, 52, who left Congress in 1997 and currently lives in Virginia, said that given the health care debate and the upcoming trials of accused 9/11 terrorists here, "it's an important time to have aggressive leadership in the Senate" in the tradition of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Alfonse D'Amato and Charles Schumer. Ms. Molinari said she is being urged to run by her father, former Congressman and Borough President Guy Molinari, and by former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, both of whom called her yesterday....

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Former GOP Rep. Susan Molinari is looking at running against Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand this year. Ms. Molinari, 52, who left Congress in 1997 and currently lives in Virginia, said that given the health care debate and the upcoming trials of accused 9/11 terrorists here, "it's an important time to have aggressive leadership in the Senate" in the tradition of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Alfonse D'Amato and Charles Schumer. Ms. Molinari said she is being urged to run by her father, former Congressman and Borough President Guy Molinari, and by former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, both of...

Former Rep. Susan Molinari (R-NY) is mulling a run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) this year, the Staten Island Advance reports. Molinari "said she is being urged to run by her father, former Congressman and Borough President Guy Molinari, and by former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, both of whom called her yesterday."

A top ally to Republican front-runner Rudy Giuliani yesterday blasted Fred Thompson for attacking the former mayor -- and New York City -- before even declaring his candidacy for president. "Run or keep your mouth shut!" snarled Guy Molinari, New York co-chairman for the Giuliani presidential campaign. "If you want to bash people, jump into the pool. We're waiting for you," Molinari added. Giuliani's adviser called Thompson out of bounds for penning a column on his blog blasting New York City's gun-control laws under Giuliani and his successor, Mayor Bloomberg. "He's not just attacking Rudy. He's attacking every resident of...

<p>August 23, 2007 -- A top ally to Republican front-runner Rudy Giuliani yesterday blasted Fred Thompson for attacking the former mayor - and New York City - before even declaring his candidacy for president.</p> <p>"Run or keep your mouth shut!" snarled Guy Molinari, New York co-chairman for the Giuliani presidential campaign.</p>

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee today announced former New York State Republican Party Chairman Bill Powers and former Congressman Guy Molinari will chair Mayor Giuliani’s New York statewide efforts. Powers and Molinari are established Republican Party leaders who have both worked on behalf of previous presidential candidates in New York. “During my time as State Party Chairman I saw the incredible progress Rudy Giuliani made turning conservative principles into real results. He’s a problem solver who made New York City livable again – a place where families can feel safe and secure, entrepreneurs can invest in the future, and...

by Mark Finkelstein April 4, 2006 Be the death literal or figurative, in recent days Democrats and their MSM claque have demonstrated a ghoulish penchant for dancing on the graves of their political opponents. As documented here, on the very day of his death last week, MSNBC's Alison Stewart, subbing for Keith Olbermann on Countdown, took nasty parting shots at Caspar Weinberger. Stewart disparaged as both a budget "slasher" and a big spender the man who, as Ronald Reagan's Defense Secretary, contributed mightily to winning the Cold War. Today, it was Tom DeLay's retirement announcement that brought out the worst...

Former Republican Sen. Alfonse D'Amato is giving "aid and comfort" to the enemy by suggesting Vice President Dick Cheney be dumped from this year's GOP ticket, an outspoken former congressman said Thursday. "It is difficult for me to understand why Senator D'Amato would issue his press release coming just days before the start of the Democratic convention," said former Staten Island Borough President Guy Molinari. "Surely, the Democrats will be using his statement to attack the credibility of the Bush-Cheney ticket." The four-day Democratic National Convention opens in Boston on July 26. "It is sad that a man of his...

Gay is hot. The U.S. Supreme Court knocked down an anti-sodomy law in Texas. The TV show "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is a smash hit. And Madonna and Britney Spears swapped spit last week at the MTV music awards. But lost in the gay community's summer euphoria was a U.S. Court of Appeals decision involving billboards in Staten Island with an anti-homosexual message. The court reinstated a lawsuit brought by a Christian minister who said his First Amendment rights were violated when the billboards were taken down after five days in March 2000. The Rev. Kristopher Okwedy, pastor...