Getting all of the NNY campaign news is easier than ever

Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon, going to the candidates debate. Laugh about it, shout about it when you've got to choose.

SEPT. 4, 2010: As we near the Sept. 14 Republican Primary and general election in November, voters would be wise to check out our "Election '10" page on our website at http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/election2010.

If you missed our profiles on Congressional candidates Doug Hoffman and Matt Doheny, we have the original pages so you can catch up on who they are and how they came to decide to run for office.

Through the work of our Web master Rick Pominville, we have also compiled all the fine work produced by our political writer Jude Seymour. You will see a list of his blog entries that can bring up to speed quickly on what all the candidates are doing and saying. You can also review Jude's video of spending a day on the campaign trial with Doheny. (As soon as the Hoffman campaign finds a day that is convenient, we will tag along with Hoffman as well).

Jude is also producing issue stories on the other races, which will be on the site in the coming weeks. And, you can review Times' editorials that outline the issues we believe the candidates should be paying attention to.

(We've been telling local politicians to pay attention to Mercy Health Care for years... maybe now somebody will listen).

Our political coverage last year was routinely cited by the national media for its depth and quality. The praise continues. Jude's blog, "All Politics Is Local" was just named the top blog in New York for newspapers our size by the Associated Press. And anyone who routinely reads the political blogs in Albany and New York City know Jude's work is constantly being cited.

Bookmark the page and make it easier for yourself to make an informed choice this fall. You have the best source of local political news and views just a mouse click away.