Reilly: Proud to be in the Assembly

(Rick Karlin/Times Union)








  1. Johnnyboy says:

    I too am proud to be a public servant. It is a noble career.

  2. Kelly1 says:

    Reilly is useless.

  3. Real Nice says:

    We are very lucky to have a man like Bob Reilly representing us. Too bad there aren’t more like him! Shame on the Republicans for putting people up against him. Guess they are jealous that they don’t even have anyone that can compare to him!

  4. Julius C. says:

    The fact that he holds a press conference indicates that this is a political gimmick. It also shows that he can afford to “give up” his salary. How much is he really worth? With all that being said, I don’t see anyone else following his example. It’s too bad his former colleagues on the Albany County Legislature don’t do the same as well. What do you expect since most of them are hacks or only there for an easy check. Total waste of taxpayer money!

  5. uncle p says:

    whats really scary is that he only won by 700 some votes last time around to a dingbat. wake up voters or you wont know what you’ve got til its gone…

  6. chumley says:

    Now he can disappear for another year. He will “luckily” resurface just in time to vote YES! for whatever absurd taxation Shelly Silver proposes.

  7. Real Nice says:

    Press Conference Julius??????? The way I read this article, it was written by a reporter and the questions asked by a reporter!

  8. Brock Lesnar says:

    He’s my representative and I’ve never seen any of that money. I however have seen higher taxes, a lack of accountability, and a really excellent impression of a person suffering from cerebral palsy.

    To be honest, I’m surprised he’s not talking about MMA.

    @Uncle P- Enjoy it while you can buddy. He’s done next election.

    I’ll give Reilly credit however, really flashy windbreaker pants while he is going door-to-door.

  9. Julius C. says:

    Real Nice:
    Mr Reilly has had press conferences to brag about his giving up his salary to charity. He even had the checks blown up to demonstrate where the money went. It reminded me of Yolanda Vega of the New york State Lottery. A real philantropist does not hold a press conference. Only a sleazy politician does something like this. You realize that there is a tax break involved with this cheap political trick. If Bob can afford to give up his salary he must be pretty well off. Please don’t tell me he is living off his pension only.

  10. Julius C. says:

    I almost forgot. He’s proud to be a member of the Assembly? He must be delusional. Reminds me of Emperor Nero.

  11. Julius C. says:

    It should be philanthropist not philantropist. My bad.

  12. MCR says:

    What people don’t realize is that Bob started donating his salary when he was an Albany County legislator.

  13. Real Nice says:

    Julius, How much do you give to charity on a yearly basis? He’s done next election? Just keep putting up the same kind to run against him and he’ll never have to worry! I attended the debate for the last election, his opponent was pathetic. I felt embarrassed for her. We are very lucky to have Bob Reilly as our Representative. Oh and before you bring up the cerebral palsy incident, I knew all along what Mr. Reilly was trying to convey. I don’t know a more compassionate person than Bob Reilly. He would never make fun of anyone.

  14. Walt says:

    Why doesn’t he just not accept the salary in the first place, which saves us taxpayers money? After all, the state is a financial wreck, mainly thanks to legislators like Reilly who have managed to drive our state government $10 billion in the hole with their poor decisions regarding our tax dollars.

  15. Big Sal says:

    some of you say he does nothing. if thats true then im sure there are other elected officials that do the same thing. at least he does not take salary for doing nothing like these other rascals.

  16. Brock Lesnar says:

    Can we at least all agree upon the fact that the windbreak pants have to go?

  17. Donut Hole says:

    I would rather he use that money to pay for acting lessons so that he can portray a person with CP more accurately.

  18. Johnnyboy says:

    I can’t believe people slam a guy for giving up his salary. Why so jealous? It’s what he chose to do and you don’t respect that. Sure he trumpets it, but that’s because he is the ONLY one who does it. If the other greedy bstrds did that he would have no bragging rights. There must be no provision in law to refuse the legislature’s compensation. How about changing that? If Bob was able to deny his salary, maybe he’d do that. BTW, I am not a constituent of Reilly’s and have never supported him in any way, except for his idea of giving his pay back.

  19. Tiny says:

    Some of you people are unbelievable. Just because you cannot imagine any Republican giving back his/her salary. On what basis can you condemn this? The man paid taxes on the salary, then gave what was left away… What is your problem?

  20. Real Nice says:

    Why Tiny, don’t you know that is the Republican way. If they don’t like something they just spin it to their liking. The Republicans can’t imagine giving to someone in need. Just like with healthcare reform!

  21. chumley says:

    Can you Democratic committee people please list any of his legislative accomplishments? Take your time.

  22. Brock Lesnar says:

    Still no word on the windbreaker pants, huh?

  23. Brian says:

    It should be noted that Mr. Reilly receives no tax breaks for this.

  24. Brock Lesnar says:

    His lack of style should also be noted.

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