Pollster
John McLaughlin, who is a hired consultant for John Catsimatidis's campaign, writes in an internal campaign memo, obtained by the Daily Politics blog, that both the "seismic earthquake" of recent federal corruption
probes and the horrific Boston Marathon bombings give Catsimatidis a
chance to sell the message that he'd run a politically aboveboard and
physically secure NYC.
"We know that the voters want a Mayor who understands the needs of
the working middle class where John came from, but now they will want
someone who can't be bought and will not tolerate those who sell us out
for their own personal, corrupt gain," McLaughlin wrote in his Wednesday confidential report. "The voters will want someone who
once elected will not sell them out, or due to political alliances will
have to look the other way when scandals break."
"This week's terror attack
in Boston brings further importance to John's support to continue the
security policies of Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Kelly. Whether it is the stop and frisk policy, or
surveillance of potential terrorists, the majority of New Yorkers will
want those policies continued."
Therefore, McLaughlin concludes: "The polls are about to begin to change
drastically as present and future indictments move forward. New York's
voters across the board will be disgusted... Only a truly independent
leader, like John Catsimatidis, will be a successful outsider and have
the credibility to clean house the way the voters demand. We have a unique opportunity. Let's move quickly and strongly with
John's ideas to end the corruption and capitalize on John Catsimatidis’
stature as a successful businessman who can move New York forward."
Asked by Celeste Katz about the memo, Catsimatidis spokesman Rob Ryan said it was a follow-up to a poll conducted in the last few weeks. "It was very complete, and it
showed a path to victory in both the primary and the general election." Ryan continued saying Mr. Catsimatidis is the only
major player in the entire field who "isn't tainted by being involved
in city government."
As for the tie-in with the Boston attacks, Ryan said the campaign
isn't trying to capitalize on the tragedy.
"I don't think it's politicizing. It's stating an obvious fact," he
said. "When you combat terror, whether it be some neighborhood kid with a
gun and/or a terrorist, these are policing methods that work -- and
that fact is proven by the drop in people being killed."
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