The only reason why socialist Tim Bishop won is because he's bought and paid for by unions and civil rights leaders. This is why he only won by a few paltry votes. The law abiding Long Island taxpayers are sick of socialists like Tim Bishop that want to steal from your paycheck and give it to those that abuse.

Ask yourself this, is Long Island doing any better with Tim Bishop? If so then why are you paying some of the highest taxes in the country? 5 billion a year in medicaid expenses. The highest in the country. But hey, we're a socialist state. A blue state. A sanctuary state. All these equal insolvency. Don't believe me? Ask the European Union how their socialist plan is going. Must be doing well if they keep needing billion dollar bailouts from our own Federal Reserve......

New York isn't too far behind. The problem with socialist Tim Bishop is eventually he'll run out of other people's money and will no longer be able to distribute the wealth of those that actually work for a living.

It's time to bring in a person with fresh ideas. Someone who actually knows how to bring in business which Long Island so desperately needs. Not some socialist that the only way he can keep jobs, not create them, is by abusing bailouts and by putting our children in debt before they're even employed. It's time for a change of the guard and this person is Randy Altschuler.

How corrupt is Tim Bishop? His district received $693 million in stimulus funds which resulted in 428 jobs, which works out to $1,627,113 per job. Who got the bulk of the funding? The school districts, to protect teachers’ union jobs so they can come out and thank Congressman Bishop by voting him back into office. Not to mention being a big supporter of Occupy Wall St.

One thing about Republicans: They love a loser.

Jeez, Altschul-- I mean "robkoz." Maybe give someone else a chance to post before spamming the story with talking points. At least give the ILLUSION you're a real voter, not just some guy Altschuler outsourced his political hit jobs to.

It's wrong to say it's a "small crowd," or any "crowd" at all. Throw out that it's his campaign staff. It's not that. It's just, you know, if you can fit everyone in the picture into a pick-up truck, it's not a "crowd." I've seen bigger crowds assemble in India when you start giving out money to starving street urchins.

But Altschuler would know all about that -- except, you know, for the giving money away to hungry kids part.

Hey, Altschuler, THIS Congressional seat is "NOT FOR SALE"...take your dirty money back to Jersey.

Typical liberals. When you can't come up with a rational rebuttal resort to insults. When you come up with something other than "outsourcing" get back to me. Because if that's all you have, besides the insults, then you're in some serious trouble.

That dad-gum Altshila auta be spun around that wind mill til he gits some common sense. Movin back to Jersey makes sense.

Did one of them mutts bark? Poor dear needs a walky. Best to keep 'em on a leash at that age. They wander so.

If their child lost their job as a result of Altschuler's outsourcing, would these knucke heads endorse him?

Ah, the GOP, the party of the prehistoric. Presidential contenders are a daily embarassment..

Term limits for all of congress is what we need no matter who is in office. If they won't do it (and they won't), then we have to. To me, professional politicians are no better than ambulance chasing lawyers. It's what's in it for them...through you. If we don't like Altschuller, then let's find someone else. Say no to status quo!

No brainer.Bishop is from LI, Altschuler isn't. Bishop was Chancellor of LI University, Altschuler got Americans fired. Period.

Bishop worked hard to turn our economy around, taking political risks to do so. Altschuler has no experience, no record.

Sorry Both Party's Are Corrupt, You Have To Think Outside Of The Mainstream Media-There Are No Liberal Or Conservatives, That's Just To Get You Confused And Bicker Amongst Yourselves,That's How The Banksters Want It.Tell Me Why We Have Corporate Welfare Please,Both Parties Are Complicit - Tarp, QE2, Debt Ceilings Raised.Wake Up ! - We Need An Alternative - That's Why I'm a Libertarian.

Tim Bishop is a disaster. He is a disaster because he has supported in lock-step the job killing, inflation busting policies of Obama. He voted for the multiple stimulus packages that have resulted in obscene giveaways of taxpayer money to well entrenched special interests and unions. Obamacare and Dodd/Frank the two biggest job killing pieces of legislation that Bishop supported, are directly responsible for the deplorable economic conditions ravishing the East End. When you start paying $5 and $6 per gallon for gas in a few weeks remember it is the Obama-Bishop policies of shutting down development of our country's own energy resources so their scandal ridden "green" energy (remember Solyndra?) political buddies can gobble up even more precious taxpayer dollars with untested and fake projects. Tim Bishop cannot even muster enough courage to tell Obama that Long Islanders will not tolerate government intrusion into their churches and religious life. Remember this on Election Day, my fellow MHT parishoners.

Randy Altschuler has created more jobs in the last two years, with his environmentally responsible company (CloudBlue) that recycles computer waste than Tim Bishop created in the last 10 years. One of the most intelligent guys ever to run for Congress, Randy Altschuler believes in smaller, less intrusive government, less regulations,and lower taxes, all proven economic simulating policies.

All these comments are very entertaining, I wish we could ALL laugh. These politicians want to hang on to their jobs because it's a sweet deal. Those who want to take their place think so too! You are all repeating the talking points the media regurgitates. Before you drain the tub make sure there is clean water coming out of the faucet!

I've been to several Altschuer speeches, researched him and like his fresh ideas, proven job creating abilities, solid Constitutional principles, as a fiscal conservative, he's strong on national defense - what a contrast to Bishop's tax and spend, same old rhetoric we've been hearing for years, with nothing that benefits the East End. It is time for the energy and business sense of Randy Altschuler, dump the other guy.

A proven job creator, smart as they come, up from the bootstraps success, Mr. Altschuler is so superior to Mr. Bishop, that comparison of the two is just laughable. When the dems held a majority in the House, what major thing did Bishop do? Is there an Act or Bill that he authored? Yeah, he might have jumped on someone else's legislation, but how has he distinguished himself? Now in the minority, what does he do except collect his paycheck.

These are very tough times for our beloved country and our precious people on the East End. We cannot afford and must not accept status quo mediocrity in our government. And Bishop is the very definition of that.

Everyone who has written above this comment should go to facebook.com/reptimbishop. You can all then see that the congressman works tirelessly for the East End, from Montauk to the western most edge of his district.

To call him a socialist and union lover is to do no more than spew the talking points put out by the other party to smear the opponents. And it's the same arguments used here on Long Island that are used all over the country to paint the Democrats as unworthy of your support.

Hi Tom. Thank you for the idea of going to Tim Bishop's own site to see his accomplishments. I did. And Bishop's site, under Legislation, has a direct link to the Library of Congress Bill Summary and Status Search Results. What a hoot. Mr. Bishop is even more inconsequential as a legislator than even I would have imagined. I urge all voters to go to that site and see just how pathetic his tenure has been. Bishop introduces legislation all right. But, most of his legislation either has zero co-sponsors or a de minumis number. This is such an embarrassment, that I am surprised he even has the link on his website.

Not spewing any taking points here. Everyone needs to go and look for themselves. But, I gotta tell you Tom, I hope Bishop's lackluster performance DOES become a talking point. It should. This is just the kind of information voters should have to be fully informed regarding the people they are voting for.

Tough times, call for tough, smart, capable people at the helm. Randy Altschuler more than fits that bill. We cannot afford another two years of a mediocre at best congressman "representing" the East End.

Wilbur - The kids writing these bits were only born in 1989. They missed Black Friday and the 7 year slump that followed, by which time they were in 2nd grade learning to brush their teeth and comb their hair. They can't speak from our experience, plain and simple, but they certainly can "copy and paste" lines out of the Altschuler play book. As the NY Post said; Altschuler will do anything to get himself elected. Mix another pitcher of Kool-Aid, Randy, the kids are parched for your leadership.

Anyone who needs proof that the Stimulus Package save American industry and millions of jobs is an idiot. Having lived throu SIX recessions, this one was unique by the waste land left behind by a President who had 8 years to "make it all right" but failed. You "kids" have no exposure to these climates or their affects.

Where are the jobs? Why are my property taxes so incredibly high? Why must we move away, due to the sky high cost of living, because so many people continue to vote for expensive add-on's that equate to higher taxes? Why isn't Tim Bishop bringing in the job opportunities we desperately need out here. Why are our gas prices so much higher than elsewhere in the US? What has Tim Bishop actually done to negate the downward spiral of the East End? Why should I give him my vote? I can't find a reason. Let's support term limits by voting Tim Bishop out of office!

facebook.com/rep Bishop... Carol, the official site does not tell the daily meetings the representative attends or the legislative work he does both at home and in the well.

Look at the comments above and the talking points and names he is called. All of these come directly from the Republicans in Washington and the wall of TV and radio the Republican supporters hear day in and day out.

Lady L points out her property taxes are high. That has nothing to do with Congress. The cost of living has been on the rise since 2000 and congress has had very little to do about it.

You on the right say that government doesn't make jobs business does. This is and always has been a seasonal community. They hire in the spring and summer. Most locals have learned to salt away their income in those months and live on the balance through the winter months.

And last...The downward spiral of the East End. I really don't think there has been any more of a downward here than any other aseasonal second home community in the USA. You want to see a downward spiral go to Florida, Arizona, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. All Republican strongholds and all in a desperate drive to solve the crisis caused by the tragedies of the war, the bank crisis, and the idea posited by the Bish administration that they can run the business of government off the books.

I feel tired now so I'll close now.

When the Democrats held both houses of Congress and an eager neophyte as President ready to get the job done, what earth shattering laws did Tim Bishop propose and see passed during that time? No no, good'ol Tim was just happy as a clam to be a Nancy Pelosi stodge happily licking her feet. Hell, they could not even pass a budget and refused to do it prior to the 2012 election because the numbers looked so bad. Yeah, Tim Bishop is a brave brave man doing exactly what the wicked witch of the west tells him to do every day.

Well, Postman Sharp, I am so very excited to hear that you think some of us were born in 1989. Just LOVE THAT! You have made my day. But, I have lived through many recessions and many different administrations. And in my lifetime, 60 years by the way, I never, ever remember an administration as dangerous and incompetent as this one. And Tom, if you think that because Bishop goes to lots of meetings that makes him a good legislator, then you can vote for him with a clear conscience. But, going to lots of meetings and having nothing to show for it, is a pretty poor excuse for a Congressman of 10 years. Did you visit the site I recommended? If so, then the only thing you can credit him with are meetings. Bully for him. But where's the beef? Where are the laws that he authored to make the East End of Long Island a better place to live. There are none, zip, nada, nothing. And now, AND NOW, he aligns himself against the constitutional cause of religious freedom. The guy has got to go. Every person even remotely concerned about their constitutional freedoms should be in front of Bishop's office protesting this new insanity of the Democrats and this administration. March 23, I believe is the date for a protest at his office. November 6 cannot come soon enough.

My name is Joshua Friedman, the son of the above Thomas Friedman.

Republican rhetoric is like that of a pesky fly in the room. You can't seem to get rid of something that is annoying and full of disease and waste !

When I read some of these comments, I am more concerned about the mental health of the writers and the way they make their voting judgements. If you are carrying around that much hate and venom over a broad group of people rather than voting on individual issues and people, I really feel sorry for you and suggest some anger management therapy. No wonder we can't get the two parties to work together. Lighten up!

Republicans are desperate? LMAO! Um, anyone recall Occupy Wall Street? You know the liberals are desperate and unorganized when you stand on the street corner for months on end yelling at buildings at the same time occomplishing absolutely nothing. Liberals laughed at the Tea Party yet not only did they effectively organize, many of them got elected into political office. Can't say the same about OWS. However OWS did leave a presence behind that their party will never forget, trash, fecal matter, arrest records.

@ Postman Sharp, What cracks me up is most of OWS was made up of youth born AFTER 1989. You must be so proud to have your youth accomplish so much property destruction and achieve absolutely nothing at the same time.