Polling shows that Catsimatidis is gaining on Lhota, with McDonald also showing gains

GOP pollster John McLaughlin's June 27th memo "New York City Mayoral Race - Republican Primary Survey Results," showed that Republican mayoral candidates are now recognized by a majority of  possible primary voters  ---  with 40% still undecided

Third candidate in race, George McDonald, shows small gains in polls and gets an endorsement by independent Fiorello La Guardia Republicans of  Southwest Brooklyn

The Catsimatidis Campaign has broadcast a June 27th "memo" by John McLaughlin that contained the following bullet points (among other points and information):

"  ...  [o]  The plurality of Republicans know Lhota, but remain undecided. However, when they learn of John Catsimatidis and his message, these undecided voters choose Catsimatidis at a better than 2 to 1 ratio over Lhota.
         [o] It's very clear that John Catsimatidis has the momentum to win in the primary and needs to accelerate. As John Catsimatidis steps up his campaign organization and media we expect this momentum to continue...."


LAGUARDIA  REPUBLICAN  CLUB  ENDORSES  GEORGE  MCDONALD

At around the same time as the  local release of the McLaughlin memo by the Catsimatidis people, the Fiorello La Guardia Republican Club put out this Email release about its endorsement of mayoral candidate George McDonald:

FIORELLO LAGUARDIA REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION
An Independent Republican Organization for Brooklyn
8024 17th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214-718.256-4414
 WWW.LAGUARDIAREPUBLICANCLUB.ORG
Hon. Arnaldo A. Ferraro, Ph.D., Former State Assemblyman 49th AD
Founder/Executive Chairman
Lucretia Regina-Potter –Michael Bennette
Republican District Leaders 49 AD
                                                                                                                          
June 27, 2013  ---   For Immediate Release

The Fiorello LaGuardia Republican Organization Endorses George McDonald for Mayor

Former Brooklyn Republican Assemblyman Arnaldo A. Ferraro, Executive Chairman of the Fiorello LaGuardia Independent Republican Organization recently endorsed George McDonald, Republican Candidate for Mayor. In making the endorsement, Ferraro pointed out that he is convinced that “George McDonald is the common sense candidate for Mayor who has the most experience and innovative solutions to address the many problems that our City faces today.  As Mayor, his number one priority will be to assist our small businesses and the private sector to create jobs.” Ferraro continued, “We are also endorsing George McDonald because, as opposed to the two other Republican candidates who have already sided with one of the two factions of our Party, he will dedicate his efforts to unify the Party, not according to whether a faction supports him or not, but only in the best interest of Kings County.”

McDonald said, “I want to thank Arnaldo and the entire Fiorello LaGuardia Independent Republican Organization for their tremendous support.  I pledge I will work hard throughout the coming months to share our commonsense message of creating jobs and opportunity for all New Yorkers.”

[The release was accompanied by photos showing:  George McDonald and Former Republican Assemblyman Arnaldo A. Ferraro;  and a group photo of those present at the endorsement ceremony for George McDonald  ---  Lucretia Regina-Potter, Female Republican District Leader (State Committeewoman) of the 49th Assembly District, Michael Bennette, Male Republican District Leader (State Committeeman) of the 49th Assembly District, Stephen Maresca, former President of the Fiorello LaGuardia Republican Organization and Kate Binni, longtime LaGuardia Club member.]