As you know the Independence Party Executive Committee took a lot of time to interview all of the Legislative candidates, yet there are candidates that were not endorsed by our party in three legislative districts that have filed OTB petitions that have forced a write in primary for September 15.
Also, in the County judicial race, we have endorsed Don Williams and we will continue to work for Don. Because the law allow him to be challenged in a primary without his opponent getting authorization from the Independence Party, he will be in a primary election on September 15 as well. His primary is not a write-in, both names will appear on the ballot.
We have an event coming up that is called the Red, White and Blues. Butch Dener has put together an all-star band, which includes Levon Helms musicians. More details to follow. It will be at the Skate Time 209 parking lot, Sunday, August 30. We will have a BBQ and fun will be had by all.
In September, we will start our Independence Party Town Hall meetings where we plan to bring in our Independence Party endorsed candidates to discuss issues.
If you are interested in helping out of participating in any of these two events, please e-mail me at LB4455@aol.com
We will be sending out postcards to all Independence Party members to alert them of the first event.
Is it fair to presume that the Independence Party Executive Committee disapproves of these primaries?
ReplyDeleteShould these candidates win with a write in vote it will show just how out of touch you are with the rank and file independents.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds good...don't forget the pizza as well!
ReplyDeleteWhats wrong don't like being told you are wrong? Post my comment from yesterday.
ReplyDeleteIllogical.
ReplyDelete4:44pm - Of course, the candidates who are OTBing should have respected the Committees decision.
ReplyDelete6:43 - The past Independence Party Chairman did zero to get in touch with the rank and file Independents. One of our goals has been to get in touch with the party. We started with our website, and our fundraiser and upcoming events. We have not heard any outcry from "the public" as it regards our selections. The selections were made by a committee of Independence Party members. "The public" is welcome to contact me if they would like to play a greater role in the Independence Party.
As of this morning, I met with the President of Local 17, creating a relationship with Labor is important to outreach and to expand our party base. I will continue to educate and grow the party in a positive way.
I am glad to know, you know whats in the voters best interest and act without any input. Why even bother having an election since you know whats best. Oh I forgot you and the other party chairpersons have made an election a waste of time in district 1.
ReplyDeleteTo 6:43: Are you jealous or what? Using your logic - Should the candidates who are forcing the OTBs loose – as they have historically – that Len Bernardo is ‘all-knowing” and has the support of every independence party member in Ulster County? Of course not. But at least Bernardo is trying to include people, and is going out of his way to invite people involved – something his predecessor would never have done. And we might even have some fun in the process with a BBQ and concert! Bernardo is building partnerships, relationships and a healthy dialogue. Keep up the good work, Len! We'll be there August 30th!
ReplyDeleteI know where I'll be August 30th.
ReplyDeleteLen, you've made some tough decisions.
The executive committee did what they thought was the best options between candidates throughout the county. Making everyone happy is not an option.
Once we are past the primaries, you'll see some fierce competition and campaigning ahead.
Considering what's at stake, everyone should be taking part in the new dialogue. Focus on the races in your own back yards and make the best of what you've got people.
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ReplyDeleteWhat couldn't you find another flunkey to respond? These post's will start turning up on other blogs so remove this one as well.
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