It’s primary day in New York State and that means the return of the informal, unofficial, thoroughly unscientific Brian Lehrer Show exit poll where listeners can call in and talk about their choices between Spitzer & Suozzi; Clinton & Tasini; Spencer & McFarland; Cuomo, Green & Maloney and the other candidates in their districts. Plus, last-minute campaigning from the 4 candidates in Brooklyn’s 11th Congressional District and a “rakish” look at the history of men’s wear..
Douglas Muzzio, professor of public affairs at Baruch College, CUNY
- looks at the primary elections to be decided today
David Yassky, NY City Council Member and candidate for Congress in
Brooklyn's 11th Congressional District
and
Chris Owens,candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th Congressional District
and
Yvette Clarke, NY City Council Member and candidate for Congress in
Brooklyn's 11th Congressional District
and
Carl Andrews, State Senator and candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th Congressional District
- give their pitch for why they should get your vote on Primary election day
» Carl Andrews’
campaign website
» Yvette Clarke’s
campaign website
» Chris Owens’ campaign website
» David Yassky’s campaign
website
Paula Baxter, curator of the Art and Architecture Collection at The New York Public Library and the new exhibition "A Rakish History of Men's Wear"
and
Glenn O'Brien, writes "The Style Guy" column at GQ Magazine and the blog,
"Glenn O'Brien's Style" on their website and author,
The Style Guy (Ballantine, 2000)
- discuss Men's Fashions and Style through the ages
» more on the exhibit "A Rakish History of Men's Wear"
» Glenn O’Brien’s web log
Listeners call in with their choices in the New York State primary
and
Ben Smith, political reporter and blogger for the Daily News
- with a quick update on where things stand in the middle of primary election day
» The Daily Politics
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