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August Newsletter |
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We want a country where people have freedom to: - provide for our families. - retire with dignity and comfort. - choose when and if to have a family.
These freedoms are being attacked by the extremists in the Republican Party. Vote during the Voting Season, which starts on August 13. The LAST DAY to vote is August 23, but why wait?
Pat Ryan is running to replace Antonio Delgado in NY#19, which will be our district until Jan. 1. Matt Castelli is running in the primary to take on Extremist Elise. Note that Matt’s name is Castelli, like Castle. He wants to protect our freedoms.
We can bring about a country with more. We can have more of the tools that we need to support our small businesses, family farmers, and to plan our lives, but we have to vote for them.
In Solidarity, Theresa
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VOTER INFO AT THE SUNSHINE FAIR Aug 9-14 Info sheets will be available with all of the dates for in-person early voting at two locations — one in Cobleskill, the other in Schoharie. Application forms for absentee ballots will be available if you won’t be able to vote in person at the November election. Voter Registration forms will also be available that can be used for new voters or to change your old voting address. For more information about voting in Schoharie County, see https://www4.schohariecounty-ny.gov/departments/elections/
Come for the fun in the SUNSHINE, and get what you need to participate in this Fair and Free Democracy at the same time! Bring the kids! For information about the Sunshine Fair, see sunshinefair.org; for information about the SCDC, see schoharie democrats.org. |
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Conversation with Pat Ryan S. Meredith, contributing
Just last week at the Green Wolf Public House in Middleburgh, I ran into Pat Ryan, currently the Ulster County Executive who is the Democratic candidate for the vacant seat in Congress for District 19. Hosted by the Schoharie County Democratic Committee, this informal setting was inviting and accessible. Antonio Delgado took on the role of Lieutenant Governor, for which he is now running in the November election, vacating his congressional seat. He has endorsed Pat Ryan to take on his former seat. Parts of District 19 have been redistricted into District 21 as of January 2023 including all of Schoharie County, and it is important that this August 23 election keeps a Democrat in that seat until the end of December. It’s a little crazy to hire a congressperson for a little over four months, but Ryan is willing to take it on. |
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Pat Ryan at the Green Wolf Brewery. Courtesy of Pat Ryan for NY-19 Campaign |
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Politics is sometimes confusing but talking with Pat Ryan is anything but that. Pat, a West Point graduate and a combat veteran, is accustomed to being a clear communicator. He has “seen government work” in service to the community in his role as County Executive and he describes his belief in finding solutions, not excuses, which can mean working “across the aisle.” With the intense pressures of the Covid epidemic in Ulster County, he made budget sacrifices in order to lighten the load on strapped citizens.
Ryan is concerned about inaction in government and the direction his opponent would take the country. He is disturbed that the current Supreme Court is “rolling back” established rights instead of protecting them and is more than dismayed by the gun violence that is killing Americans with the same weapons that he was trained to use in war. “Passing laws in service to Constituents” is his view of the congressional job. He believes in community and allegiance beyond the self, a form of selflessness he put in action since being in public office.
When asked what message he would like to send, he replied, “We will not stand for rollbacks of our rights.” As one who has fought for this country, he seems to be ready to take on the struggles in our federal government as well.
For more information about Pat Ryan —- https://www.patryanforcongress.com/
Remember, early voting is voting in person before election day. There are 2 sites open in Schoharie County for early voting starting August 13. For a full timetable for early voting see https://www4.schohariecounty-ny.gov/PdfFiles/BOE/2022AugustEarlyVoting.pdf
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Matt Castelli Meets with Local Women
Matt Castelli held the first of his listening tour gatherings with women Saturday morning July 23 at Clinton Circle in Cobleskill. He and his opponent, Matt Putorti, are running in the Democratic Primary for our new District 21 on August 23 to take on defeating Elise Stefanik who currently holds that seat. |
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Castelli in Clinton Park, Cobleskill |
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SDCD Chair, Theresa Heary |
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AUGUST 14 GET-OUT-THE-VOTE EVENT IN SCHOHARIE BOOSTING DEMOCRATIC TURNOUT FOR AUGUST 23 ELECTIONS
Let’s keep a Democrat in Congress in District 19 in the Special Election! We’ll send Elise Stefanik packing from our new District 21 by choosing a Democrat in the Primary!
Come on Sunday, August 14 4-7pm and join a Get-Out-The-Vote canvass in Schoharie for Democrats Pat Ryan and Matt Castelli. There will be a short training, and you will be paired with an experienced person. All necessary materials will be provided.
What will you say? Simply put, we want to ensure that Democrats turn out to vote for Pat Ryan for the seat vacated by Antonio Delgado, and that Matt Castelli can take on Elise Stefanik in the November 8th election. They can vote in person early or show up on August 23.
TO PARTICIPATE, please sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/castelliforcongress/event/483890 and the exact location will be sent to you. |
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Meet Matt Castelli Event in Sharon Springs
Matt will be at the American Hotel on Saturday, August 27th from 3-5. For more information, contact Justin Gevertz at 914-450-3594 or email him at justin@bhstrategiesllc.com.
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