Maloney vs. Nadler? New York Must Pick a Side (East or West)

[brooklynite]

New York Times

As he sat in the shade of Riverside Park on a sparkling recent weekday morning in Manhattan, Representative Jerrold Nadler tried to make sense of how two powerful allies suddenly found themselves at war.

A court-ordered redrawing of New York’s congressional district lines had combined the East and West Sides of Manhattan into a single district for the first time since World War II, putting Mr. Nadler and Representative Carolyn Maloney, a longtime colleague, on a potentially disastrous collision course in the Aug. 23 Democratic primary.

Attempts to broker a peace settlement were made, but Mr. Nadler, over a chilled Diet Coke, acknowledged that they were somewhat halfhearted.

He recalled telling Ms. Maloney in a private conversation on the House floor in Washington a few days earlier that he would win, suggesting she run for a neighboring seat.

“She said basically the opposite, and so it was an impasse,” Mr. Nadler said, “and we left it at that."

I saw Nadler in December at the NYS Democratic Committee Holiday Party. He didn't look healthy. Perhaps he should consider retirement.

[PJMcK]

1. That's my district

Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler have been fixtures in NY politics for a long time. Ms. Maloney is 76 years old and Mr. Nadler is 74.

New York could use some new blood, I think, but they're both qualified candidates who have good Democratic bona fides. It's a tough choice and it's unfortunate that one of them will be gone.

[dpibel]

2. What is your medical opinion of Maloney?

Inquiring minds need to know how you evaluate her looks.

Or did you not cross paths at any parties?

At any rate, I'm sure that all DUers who are eligible to vote in this contest are relying on your evaluation of Jerry Nadler's looks.

[brooklynite]

3. You're welcome to ignore anything I have to say...doesn't bother me.

I have the opportunity to engage with Democratic Party people in the real world and I report my opinions. Do with it what you will.

I'll observe that you haven't offered any basis on which candidate to choose.

I'll also observe that one of the appeals of John Fetterman is apparently how "tough" he looks. Do you object?