Down Goes Kruger! It's David Storobin's Time!

So who's ready to campaign in the snow!

Looks like there may be another Special Election in southern Brooklyn (if Gov. Cuomo calls for it - more on that soon, I think!) Obvious when the time comes, I'm sure Russell will be emailing all of us and bribing up with free cocoa and such!

But until then, let's get you caught up on some recent news:

Right now, the buzz in Republican circles is all about David Storobin, who is thought to be the front-runner to be the GOP nominee for the 27th Senate seat vacated by disgraced Democratic Senator Carl Kruger.

And the buzz is getting louder. According to Politicker, Storobin had scheduled a gathering with Sen. Dean Skelos and Marty Golden to meet with some prominent Russian and Orthodox Jewish leaders. And from I've seen and heard, Storobin wowed everyone. the event in Manhattan Beach was attended by close to 100 people, including prominent rabbis from the district. I even heard Sen. Skelos say how Storobin reminded him of himself before his first run - and we all know how that career is going!

Here's a round-up of some recent news and blogs surrounding the seat that mentions Storobin, including a good profile by David Freelander of PolitickerNY:

http://www.politickerny.com/2011/12/20/potential-gop-candidate-for-kruger-seat-to-meet-with-skelos-golden-tomorrow/

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/22/nyregion/race-takes-shape-for-seat-of-legislator-who-pleaded-guilty.html

http://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2011/51/sbg_krugerreplacements_2011_12_23_bd.html

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20111220/POLITICS/111229974/1072

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2011/12/4713609/carl-kruger-mercy-court

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/gop_vows_to_compete_for_seat_dhjxLSvTnPUXboqvEfeGzO

http://johnbrodigan.com/2011/12/21/carl-krueger-is-old-and-busted-david-storobin-is-the-new-hotness/

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/99415/race-for-krugers-seat-heating-up/

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2011/12/4724250/conservative-chair-kings-county-thinks-kruger-seat-winnable-someone

http://www.capitaltonight.com/2011/12/long-turner-victory-bodes-well-for-senate-special/

http://gothamist.com/2011/12/22/republicans_itching_to_take_corrupt.php

http://empire.wnyc.org/2011/12/councilman-lew-fidler-likely-dem-pick-for-open-kruger-seat-in-brooklyn/

Keep checking back for updates - this is gonna get good!

(This article was written by Gene Berardelli over at Brooklyn GOP Radio - a big David Storobin supporter. Thanks, Gene!)