CRIST: Sets the NY facts straight

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

NYRA has more than a " chance " to remain in control of the franchise. They are a substantial favorite, in fact, to do so. However, I agree with everyone here that says this article should be in all the above mentioned papers, and it is my sincere hope that NYRA takes out full page ads, reprinting this article, in at least some of these publications.

There is, I think unfortunately, a gap between public perception about this franchise battle and its realities. In some ways I fault NYRA for this, though in other ways I can understand their thinking, as it seems obvious that they have chosen not to roll around in the dirt with the other bidders who are intentionally skewing the facts. What I would like to see them do is a better job of presenting their case to the public without getting into a battle with the other bidders.

NPR did a somewhat lengthy segment on the bidders the other day during the drive home from work..of course it too, labeled the NYRA as the corrupt plaque franchise that has been controlling NY Racing for years. I think you may be correct in that they need to form a stronger explaination for their position, the media is focusing on the negative like the bankruptcy and using terms that do not flatter their name.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

NPR did a somewhat lengthy segment on the bidders the other day during the drive home from work..of course it too, labeled the NYRA as the corrupt plaque franchise that has been controlling NY Racing for years. I think you may be correct in that they need to form a stronger explaination for their position, the media is focusing on the negative like the bankruptcy and using terms that do not flatter their name.

It doesn't surprise me that NPR would label NYRA that way, after all their "champions" for the "little" guy
and not the wealthly, greedy "right wingers" in this country.