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John Liu Accused of Playing "the Immigrant Card"

Sun, 08/09/2009 - 10:11

New York City Councilman John Liu, who is running for City Controller, just launched a new biographical video on his website. In addition to hearing testimonials from his constituents, the video goes on and to talk about his success story, including coming to America at the age of five and the discrimination he faced.


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John Liu Raises Big Bucks

Wed, 02/18/2009 - 20:39

john_liu_bio_pic Good news from the John Liu campaign. Liu has just maxed out in his race to become the Public Advocate of New York City. That's over $3,850,000, nothing to sneeze at. I'm not really sure what the Public Advocate does, but according to their website:

The Public Advocate solves problems on behalf of all New Yorkers. Over 12,000 cases are handled directly every year by the Ombudsman's Unit and it is this real world experience that helps shape the Public Advocate's policy directives.

The news couldn't come at a better time for Liu as his campaign faces its biggest challenge yet.


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