Massapequa Post's Strange Moves

We've never seen the Post criticize Schmitt. There have been letters in opposition to Schmitt but he has always been given the opportunity to respond.
In the 2003 election, the Post endorsed Schmitt which is thier right but out of all the races weher they endorsed, the Schmitt endorsement did not mention the challenger John Rennhack by name.
"12th LD: At the local level, Republican Peter Schmitt is seeking reelection. He has been a dogged advocate for the residents of his district and we extend our unreserved endorsement to him.
Schmitt is not only acutely aware of the issues that impact on his district but also the countywide issues that impact on all Nassau residents. As the Legislature’s minority leader, he brings a level of political sophistication to the county scene, and political clout to Massapequas. He has been an outstanding representative.
One of the best things about Schmitt is that he’s a politician who tells it like it is. We may not always like what we hear, or agree with his views, but with Schmitt you know what you get. That’s a precious and refreshing commodity in this day and age. He’s earned the Post’s endorsement for reelection to the Nassau County legislature"
We can dispute most of this endorsement but that's the past.
Now in 2005 the same thing has happend. And endorsement of Schmitt with no mention of the challenger. The other races have the unendorsed candidate mentioned but not Craig Heller. This is twice now.
Curioser and Curioser.
In early 2003 a spate of letters were published in the Post criticizing Schmitt. Schmitt did respond to the letters but the letter writer smacked down each and every lie Schmitt tried to tell.
For some reason those months of the Massapequa Posts archives are no longer accessible.
Luckily the same letters exchange are available at the Massapequan Observer Archives.

http://www.antonnews.com/massapequanobserver/2003/02/07/opinion/
http://www.antonnews.com/massapequanobserver/2003/02/14/opinion/
http://www.antonnews.com/massapequanobserver/2003/03/14/opinion/
http://www.antonnews.com/massapequanobserver/2003/03/28/opinion/

Schmitt forced the end of the exchange when he took his ball and went home.