GP and the Republicans are well aware of this forum. Granted they may have been receiving flack some forum members, they could have posted the alleged letter or excerpts from it on this message board if it were incorrectly represented by the Gazette. I'm not saying that it would have changed anything as far as the election goes, and I know it doesn't reach a huge audience. But when you claim the media isn't giving Republicans a fair shake, you would think they would try to get their message out through other types of media- no matter how insignificant the outlet may be. There was never an attempt to set the record straight.
Hell....a great start would be attending the town board meetings and getting 'up there' and start throwing their support to the residents. Most of the residents there are probably the ones who voted for them any way. I guess that is a pipe dream since they were all but absent from the county leg meetings when JS could have used their support.
Hell....they don't even have to give an interview to the media, if they choose not to. Cause we know how the liberal media would spin it. There are always those 2 famous words....'NO COMMENT'!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
I went door-to-door to Rotterdam Reps. asking them to sign petitions for George Amedore in the last election to get him on the ballot. I had many folks that would not sign for GA. Obviously we got enough to get him on the ballot. No one refused to sign for Senator Farley. The fact that some of the Rotterdam committee people want to support their own former chair is part of the concern we have to make sure we have a candidate that not only Reps will vote for, but also non-Reps.
Now with Angelo possibly being a Dem challenger to that seat, it's going to be a tough race. Gerard Parisi did not express his interest in running for the 105th until we lost Angelo as a possible replacement to GA. Did it ever occur to anyone that Gerard was upset and offended by Angelo jumping ship and wants to make sure that the Republican party doesn't lose the seat? Maybe he doesn't think GA could win against Angelo either?
I went door-to-door to Rotterdam Reps. asking them to sign petitions for George Amedore in the last election to get him on the ballot. I had many folks that would not sign for GA. Obviously we got enough to get him on the ballot. No one refused to sign for Senator Farley. The fact that some of the Rotterdam committee people want to support their own former chair is part of the concern we have to make sure we have a candidate that not only Reps will vote for, but also non-Reps.
Now with Angelo possibly being a Dem challenger to that seat, it's going to be a tough race. Gerard Parisi did not express his interest in running for the 105th until we lost Angelo as a possible replacement to GA. Did it ever occur to anyone that Gerard was upset and offended by Angelo jumping ship and wants to make sure that the Republican party doesn't lose the seat? Maybe he doesn't think GA could win against Angelo either?
Are you saying that GP would have a better chance of winning than GA? That doesn't even make sense to me. I believe that GA has a #70 state conservative rating. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, cause I'm not 100% sure. GA hammered Kosiur in the last election. The other counties have committed to endorsing and supporting GA. Well, all but rotterdam. They still have to 'think about it'!
Now here's an idea! How 'bout the reps rally around GA in support to help him win re-election? Ya know...like they did before?
Look....GA is probably the only local rep that went the mile in this state. Ya'd think that would have been their first clue.The rest of the rotterdam reps appear to not be able to get out of their own way.
It seems to me that the only way GP can even get recognition for assembly, will be by mudslinging his own fellow republican, school chum!
Like I said before.....the reps eat their own!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
The Rotterdam Committee wants to discuss the 105th seat. They just don't want to endorse GA without talking it through. They very well may decide that GA and NOT GP is the best candidate.
If the decision is to endorse GA, then I would hope they unify and get out and help GA win.
How does anyone know who the Cons will endorse? Don't forget the Angelo's uncle is a Cons. They didn't endorse him, but that doesn't mean they won't endorse Angelo. So now we have GA going in with one line, Republican.
GA maybe a conservative Assemblyman, but that doesn't mean the Cons party will endorse him.
We need the best candidate. This seat cannot be lost.
GL you like to say kool-ade don't ya? Well the letter never did contain the "I" word. That was Mason's own interpretation. GP did state that FDG was unqualified for the position and pointed to his degree of education. It turned out to be one of the tipping points of the campaign along with GP's position not to run JM. Funny GA is bearing the brunt of some folks for losing the election but I wasn't aware that he had anything to do with these two brilliant manuevers.
GA is bearing the brunt of Rotterdam's sour grapes losers as many like to keep saying. We lost and we don't want to risk losing more seats. Is GA capable of beating a candidate like Angelo? Kosiur was trying to pass sex-offenders to the hilltowns. It wasn't that hard to rally the troops against an idiot like that.
TOT-Look GP was totally unethical in his claim against FDG. He already has shown himself for what he is. As for hiring out of town, give me a break--that's a dead issue--they all have done that. As for EE there is nothing to comment on. That is also a silly issue for anyone to continue to pursue. That's what Reps do--make mischief instead of try to make things better. And MT is right about Suhrada--we might not agree with everything he says but he has the fortitude to post things under his name. His voice is sadly missing in politics.
Thanks Basil, for the confirmartion of GP not using the "I" word as was spread all over town. Glad to hear that what I was told was accurate on that and not sure who but I see the "putting a spin" on a story is the belief of others here. Boomer don't be so quick to say things are a dead issue or a none issue, the "dead" issue is a principles issue and once done sets the stage for other future actions and as for EE, well I didnt hear that her stuff was postponed other then on here, so who knows but there was admittedly a violation and I am sure it will be dealt with.....back to this forum, I will be researching and talking to everyone who is going to run, if there beliefs are in line with mine they get my vote, no matter party
The Rotterdam Committee wants to discuss the 105th seat. They just don't want to endorse GA without talking it through. They very well may decide that GA and NOT GP is the best candidate. If the decision is to endorse GA, then I would hope they unify and get out and help GA win. How does anyone know who the Cons will endorse? Don't forget the Angelo's uncle is a Cons. They didn't endorse him, but that doesn't mean they won't endorse Angelo. So now we have GA going in with one line, Republican. GA maybe a conservative Assemblyman, but that doesn't mean the Cons party will endorse him. We need the best candidate. This seat cannot be lost.
The Cons were very active working for GA in both his elections and he has a very high voter rating with them, of course they will endorse GA. Call the state committee chair, he'll tell you they are endorsing GA. GA is a household name, has to ability to raise much more money then GP, runs very strong in Montgomery county and is able to get the Cons endorsement. Anyone who knows politics knows who the better candidate is without giving it a second thought.
GA is bearing the brunt of Rotterdam's sour grapes losers as many like to keep saying. We lost and we don't want to risk losing more seats. Is GA capable of beating a candidate like Angelo? Kosiur was trying to pass sex-offenders to the hilltowns. It wasn't that hard to rally the troops against an idiot like that.
I guess you forgot the dismantling GA did of Blanchfield two years ago who was a much stronger candidate then Kosiur. The Dems know they cant beat GA, so they borrowed a candidate from the other team. Why burn your own when you can burn one from the other team.......
In a Monday, Oct. 12, letter to the Rotterdam Democratic Committee, Republican Committee Chairman Gerard Parisi said that Democratic town supervisor candidate and local businessman Frank Del Gallo is unqualified for a number of reasons, including is his alleged inability to read or write. According to Parisi, anonymous sources close to Del Gallo have stated that he may be unqualified as town supervisor.
“I’m not trying to insult the guy, but if he can’t read or write, he may not be fit for town supervisor,” said Parisi.
In a Tuesday, Oct. 13, conversation, Democratic Chairman Bill Cooke questioned the motivation behind those accusations.
“That’s ridiculous,” said Cooke. “I think that they know that they’re in trouble. With that kind of distortion and kind of unprofessionalism – it’s a degrading letter; it’s a simple as that. Really they’re just degrading themselves by writing a letter like that.”
In late September, Republican Town Supervisor Steven Tommasone, who is seeking reelection, challenged Del Gallo to three debates – a challenge that, according to Parisi, went unanswered.
“We want an honest and open debate for people to hear instead of getting inundated with false facts and lies in campaign materials,” said Parisi at the time.
Cooke said that, in light of recent comments made about Del Gallo’s literacy, the Democrats are not likely to respond to Parisi’s call for debates. “Whether you think he’s a good supervisor candidate or not, you don’t trash an individual like that,” said Cooke. “I wouldn’t put my candidates in a debate with them after seeing this letter. In my opinion, I do not believe we are going to debate now.”
Parisi said the Rotterdam GOP believes Del Gallo has spread rumors in campaign publications, and the party would have liked to see a debate to clear the air. Initially, Cooke responded to Parisi’s debate challenge with a letter asking why, out of five contested elections, only the town supervisor candidates were asked to debate. He also asked why the GOP did not consider the public forum scheduled by the League of Women Voters on Oct. 20 an appropriate venue.
“We have five contested races, I don’t know why they don’t want to debate the other four,” said Cooke. “I never said that we wouldn’t debate, I just asked him questions about the letter and why he wanted to debate. … Why is he picking one race out of five? I don’t know.”
Parisi said he believes that the League of Women Voter’s “Meet the Candidates Night” is an open forum during the election, but that it does not give the candidates enough time to talk about the issues that face the town.
“The [League of Women Voter’s Meet the Candidates Night] is a forum for all of the candidates in Rotterdam, but there is no time for a supervisors debate,” said Parisi. “Bottom line is that we want a supervisors debate. The town supervisor is the chief position in the town of Rotterdam, and we want to have a debate so that the citizens are informed of their candidates in a honest and open discussion instead of the political fliers.” In his Oct. 12 letter, Parisi stated, “We wish to publicly discuss for open and honest consumption the incredible record that Supervisor Steve Tommasone has over the past four years.”
Parisi then mentioned the extensive road work and the Rotterdam Junction Water tank and resulting drainage issues completed under Tommasone’s tenure.
He goes on to state why he believes Del Gallo is unqualified to be supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam. Parisi said he believes that the candidate has no idea how a town government works and that he had questionable financial disclosures during the election. He added that Del Gallo “never disclosed his level of formal education and training.”
“Several people have claimed/alleged that he may not be able to read or write,” wrote Parisi. “The town is a complex operation. I hope this is not the case.”
Parisi said he believes the other candidates the Democrats have picked for the election are fit for public office, but he wanted a debate to see if Del Gallo has the understanding needed to run town government. “I believe that this man is particularly and uniquely unqualified,” said Parisi. “I can’t say that about the other candidates.”
Was that Barbara Blanchfield who started the green market in the City of Schenectady? She was and would be a much tougher candidate to beat. Thanks for the history lesson.
NP, but you were not a very good student. Who the heck is Barbara Blanchfield?
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That doesn't even make sense to me. I believe that GA has a #70 state conservative rating. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, cause I'm not 100% sure. GA hammered Kosiur in the last election. The other counties have committed to endorsing and supporting GA. Well, all but rotterdam. They still have to 'think about it'! 
