Originally Posted By: Turnbull

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You probably remember when Breslin was running for president of the NY City Council on Norman Mailer's mayoral ticket. Breslin tried to give a speech in Gaelic Park in the Bronx, and was almost lynched.


I vaguely remember that. After the election, Breslin said he was ashamed to have taken part in an event that caused the bars to be closed for a day (which was true back then).