Source: Dilan “Close To Pulling Trigger,” Congressional Decision “Days Away”
There’s been a flood of news this morning concerning rumors that Councilman Erik Martin Dilan is plotting a run against Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez – and for good reason.
A close confidant of Dilan said this morning that a decision on whether to challenge Velázquez is only “days away,” that Dilan is quietly holding meetings to line up support from a “sizable” number of Council colleagues in preparation for a run.
“He’s done his homework on a number of fronts, and he’s close to pulling the trigger,” the source close to Dilan said. “There’s a lot of folks out there he’s done things for, and they’re going to pay him back by working for him.”
Roberto Perez first reported the rumors about a possible congressional run – and refueled them in a post last night. Colin Campbell had more this morning, and Liz Benjamin got a hold of an invite to a Dilan congressional fundraiser. (I thought it was interesting that the treasurer is listed as Christian Espinal – perhaps related to Assemblyman Rafael Espinal?)
Despite all the speculation, a second source close to Dilan cautioned that finals plans had not been made.
“I believe he’s seriously looking at it, but he hasn’t made a final decision,” the source said.
Dilan did not return requests for comment.
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VJ Machiavelli
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He better stay put, because he will lose and I don’t think he is going to enjoy all the “ATTENTION” he will receive.
Before there was the “Oracle at Delphi” there was Count Vampire J. Machiavelli
VJ Machiavelli
Power to the People who “VOTE”
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donald
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yes, run remove the republicans out in 2012
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