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Hardballer Matthews Goes Soft in the Head Over Giuliani's Gold Digging
By Sandy Sand (about the author)
Become a Fan -- Page 6 of 7 page(s)
Well, unfortunately, it turned out to be here to the last goldbrick.
MATTHEWS: Yes.
Well, let's take a look. Here's his response by-the Giuliani campaign responded to your video, Mr. Schaitberger, by issuing a press release, saying that, under Mayor Giuliani, the FDI-that's the-I mean, the F.D., the federal-the Fire Department of New York-secured $10 million of bunker gear for all firefighters. They purchased thermal imaging cameras, purchased personal alarms for all firefighters, and that Mayor Giuliani increased funding for the FDNY. He updated the aging EMS ambulance fleet. He increased staffing from four to five firefighters in 60 engine companies, and added more-actually, one new division and two new companies.
SCHAITBERGER: Listen, a mayor's job...
MATTHEWS: Did he do all that? Is this right?
(CROSSTALK)
SCHAITBERGER: A mayor's job in every one of our cities is to make sure that firefighters have adequate equipment, bunker gear. These are not great...
MATTHEWS: OK.
SCHAITBERGER: These are not great...
MATTHEWS: Harold, I have talked to you before. I have always understood that the one union in the United States that has a sizable, if not half of its membership are Republicans, yours does. Do you believe you speak for all firefighters when you say you won't vote for Giuliani?
SCHAITBERGER: We have got 281,000 members, Chris. And you know our union. Our union is politically diversified. It's a cross-section of this country.
MATTHEWS: Right. Well, how can you slam one Republican candidate?
(CROSSTALK)
SCHAITBERGER: I'm not going to suggest that every member will agree with this.
MATTHEWS: Right.
SCHAITBERGER: I will suggest this. Walk into any New York City firehouse and ask them about their position and their opinion of Mayor-former Mayor Giuliani. I will live with that result.
Become a Fan -- Page 6 of 7 page(s)
MATTHEWS: Yes.
Well, let's take a look. Here's his response by-the Giuliani campaign responded to your video, Mr. Schaitberger, by issuing a press release, saying that, under Mayor Giuliani, the FDI-that's the-I mean, the F.D., the federal-the Fire Department of New York-secured $10 million of bunker gear for all firefighters. They purchased thermal imaging cameras, purchased personal alarms for all firefighters, and that Mayor Giuliani increased funding for the FDNY. He updated the aging EMS ambulance fleet. He increased staffing from four to five firefighters in 60 engine companies, and added more-actually, one new division and two new companies.
SCHAITBERGER: Listen, a mayor's job...
MATTHEWS: Did he do all that? Is this right?
(CROSSTALK)
SCHAITBERGER: A mayor's job in every one of our cities is to make sure that firefighters have adequate equipment, bunker gear. These are not great...
MATTHEWS: OK.
SCHAITBERGER: These are not great...
MATTHEWS: Harold, I have talked to you before. I have always understood that the one union in the United States that has a sizable, if not half of its membership are Republicans, yours does. Do you believe you speak for all firefighters when you say you won't vote for Giuliani?
SCHAITBERGER: We have got 281,000 members, Chris. And you know our union. Our union is politically diversified. It's a cross-section of this country.
MATTHEWS: Right. Well, how can you slam one Republican candidate?
(CROSSTALK)
SCHAITBERGER: I'm not going to suggest that every member will agree with this.
MATTHEWS: Right.
SCHAITBERGER: I will suggest this. Walk into any New York City firehouse and ask them about their position and their opinion of Mayor-former Mayor Giuliani. I will live with that result.
Sandy Sand began her writing career while raising three children and doing public relations work for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training). That led to a job as a reporter for the San Fernando Valley Chronicle, a (more...)
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Isn't It OBVIOUS?,,,,,,,
by "Hoss" David P. on Thursday, Aug 2, 2007 at 5:09:16 PM
WHAT IN THE HELL IS WRONG WITH STUPID AMERICANS?
by Aimee on Friday, Aug 3, 2007 at 8:38:14 AM