Campaign Roundup: Simcha Felder, a Dem, Approves of Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan. Via Wiki Commons.

2013 Mayoral Race

The founder of the Doe Fund is considering a run for NYC mayor on the Republican line.

Malcolm Smith’s meeting with the five NYC Republican chairs today should not be taken too seriously.

Smith also made his pitch to Orthodox voters.

State Senate

Half of the state’s incumbent senators face no opponent this year.

Brooklyn

Simcha Felder, a Democrat, approves of Paul Ryan’s selection as Mitt Romney’s VP.

Elsewhere

Chris Collins refused to endorse Ryan’s controversial budget plan.

The pick could help down-ballot Democrats.

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