AOC and The Unions Against the Bronx Democratic Machine - Former NYC Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

By Former NYC Councilman

Rev. Ruben Diaz

 You should know that this Tuesday, August 23rd, the Democratic Primaries will be held in New York State.  In Bronx County the Democrats will choose between the Puerto Rican Senator, Gustavo Rivera or his Dominican challenger, Miguelina Camilo.

This battle between Rivera and Camilo, which I have called "The War of the Titans” is due to the different Institutions, political organizations and elected Leaders who have publicly entered the ring in support of one or the other candidate.

Senator Gustavo Rivera has in his corner the support, not only of Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio Cortes (AOC) but has the majority of all the major Labor Unions in the City. Among those in Gustavo Rivera's corner for his re-election are:

1.  The Working Families Party

2.  1199 SEIU

3.  United Federation of Teachers (UFT)

4.  Tenants PAC

5.  NYS Nurses Association

6.  NYS AFL-CIO

7.  The Metropolitan Council of Housing

8.  Trades Council Union Hotel

9.  Transport Worker Union

10. Jim Owles Liberal Club

11. Make the Road

12. Stonewall Democratic Club of New York

 

All these unions and political groups have declared war on the Establishment, the Bronx Democratic Machine, when they joined the Battle between Rivera vs Camilo.

 

You should Know that in Camilo’s corner are the most important political figures and elected officials in the Bronx. Among them are:

 

1.  The Bronx Democratic Organization

(the Establishment)

2.  Congressman Adriano Espaillat

3.  Congressman Richie Torres

4.  Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson

5.  Speaker of the State Assembly Carl Heastie

6.  Senator Jamaal Bailey–Chairman of the Party in the Bx

7.  Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz

8.  Assemblyman Kenny Burgos

9.  Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia

10. Assemblywoman Amanda Septimo

11. Assemblyman Manny de Los Santos

 

It is important for you to know that some elected officials, including Councilman Rafael Salamanca, chose not to get involved in this battle of the Titans and have decided to remain neutral.

 

Anyway, this Tuesday, August 23rd at 9:00 PM when the polls close, we will know if Alexandra Ocasio Cortes, Gustavo Rivera, and the unions have defeated the Democratic Establishment along with Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Richie Torres, and most of the elected officials in the Bronx.  Unions against politicians? This development is quite interesting.

 

I am Rev. Ruben Diaz, and This Is What You Should Know.