Amazing..... it was just not a democratic party line leming that suggested that a "laborer' was unfit to represent a blue collar constituantcy, but.. it was a demorcratic party leader,  a ranking official of the party of organized labor , the party of the average joe, the party of the middle class, the party of the marginalized (hanging chads in Florida) that suggest a laborer cannot represent the little, and realisticaly, insignificant township in the capital district,  in what has become a town with the inability to become the thriving commercial equivilat of Niskyuna or Clifton Park(saratoga county).  This is a town of blue collar workers with the desires of raising a family in a community that embraces the core values of hard work.  These are values that are embraced nationally, statewide, and locally by the demorcratic party.  It is refreshing that the local republican party has reached out and recognized the need to not only emphasize fiscal conservatism, but, is also looking out for the "laborer voting block" that democratic commitee chairperson Cervera has dismissed as incapable as a good reperesentation of Rotterdam.  I find this entire process entertaining, this is clearly a local political ploy that reeks of the same old rotterdam politics.  Please.... Cevera (or other democratic minions),  spin this differently than as stated so I have somthing to respond to.

That was a terrible thing for Mr. Cevera to say. I don't think that he is representing his party or the town of Rotterdam very well.

Cicero,
I'm sorry to say, I think that's exactly how it has come in Rotterdam politics, everything is bass-ackward to keep it clean.

It does all end up as a 'just get in' then do whatever, you get free meals, tickets to shows etc etc.....obfuscation

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Pronunciation: 'äb-f&-"skAt; äb-'f&s-"kAt, &b-
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing
Etymology: Late Latin obfuscatus, past participle of obfuscare, from Latin ob- in the way + fuscus dark brown -- more at OB-, DUSK
transitive verb
1 a : DARKEN b : to make obscure
2 : CONFUSE
intransitive verb : to be evasive, unclear, or confusing
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Okay now what is going on in this town with the reps. Someone near and dear to me met John aka 'jack' Denny and said that they said that he is a joke. I was told that 'jackie' is truly a die hard democrat and leans heavily toward the unions. This person said that they were absolutely shocked at the reps for endorsing him.

So I, of course, blamed Buchanan. This person said 'no'...blame Parisi! This near and dear person could not believe that there was absolutely no one in this entire town that the reps could have endorsed besides 'jackie'.

The reps endorsing a dem. The conservs endosing liberal democrats. What the hell is going on here?

Maybe it's time for nother write-in campaign.

I have heard nothing but good things about Mr. Della Villa. I haven't heard one negative thing about him. In fact, he was described to me as someone who really has a sincere interest in this town.

Maybe we need to start a write-in candidacy now for someone on the town board since it seems we don't have good choices.  Anyone?

First is 'who would even want to'? I know that I wouldn't! But I would certainly work and support someone worthy of the position.

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Maybe we need to start a write-in candidacy now for someone on the town board since it seems we don't have good choices.  Anyone?

First, let me preface my remarks by saying that I don't know Mr. Denny or of his positions on the issues.  I will, therefore, reserve
comment on his qualifications and motivations and hope that he will serve those who elect him with honesty and integrity.

Not being a resident of the town, I can't suggest anyone.  If any of you know of a Republican with conservative values and who has interest in political office, you should have them approach Mr. Parisi and Mr. Buchanan so that they can be considered for the party endorsement.  It may be that the Republican party leadership cannot find persons interested in running for political office who have the conservative ideology and who have the name recognition and record of achievement to win.

I write-in candidacy is hard work and takes a lot of time.  That said, it should still be considered.  However, I am not sure if there is still time for the November election.  You would have to obtain signatures on petitions, get literature made, and campaign feverishly.  Certainly, it is easier to work within the party with the political machine.

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Okay now what is going on in this town with the reps. Someone near and dear to me met John aka 'jack' Denny and said that they said that he is a joke. I was told that 'jackie' is truly a die hard democrat and leans heavily toward the unions. This person said that they were absolutely shocked at the reps for endorsing him.

So I, of course, blamed Buchanan. This person said 'no'...blame Parisi! This near and dear person could not believe that there was absolutely no one in this entire town that the reps could have endorsed besides 'jackie'.

The reps endorsing a dem. The conservs endosing liberal democrats. What the hell is going on here?

They all eat at the same trough----"....neither cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you."

Okay, Rotterdam appears to be going to hell in a democratic hand basket.

What are the reps doing? They obviously have the intelligence, money, platform and the ability to run a brillant campaign, which was displayed during the State Assembly election. The only problem that I can see is the leadership in the party itself. Amedore's campaign was clearly headed by Mr. Tedesco. And what a fine job he did. So what is so different now? Perhaps new leadership should be considered a priority.

The conservs also have the intelligence, money, platform and also have the ability to run a brillanat campaign. However, their endorsements are far off their beaten track. They clearly need to regroup, rethink and perhaps new leadership should be considered a priority for them as well.

The dems...well, they are consistantly shoddy and arrogant at best!

And every party needs to desperatly check their motives and special interests and personal agendas!

Like Z2im, I am not a Rotterdam resident, and can not speak for Rotterdam, I'm not so sure a lack of candidates has anything to do with the leadership of the Republican Party.  We have been lucky with our current slate in D'burg.  but no one wants to get involved.   I have asked, even begged many to consider running for an office and they hit the road running.......fast.  Sometimes when people call me to express their concern over an issue or problem I will ask them if they would like to get involved?  The answer is always the same, NO.

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Like Z2im, I am not a Rotterdam resident, and can not speak for Rotterdam, I'm not so sure a lack of candidates has anything to do with the leadership of the Republican Party.  We have been lucky with our current slate in D'burg.  but no one wants to get involved.   I have asked, even begged many to consider running for an office and they hit the road running.......fast.  Sometimes when people call me to express their concern over an issue or problem I will ask them if they would like to get involved?  The answer is always the same, NO.

What is the biggest fear???

Becoming involved in the political process is a very time consuming venture. Not to mention, sometimes without it's rewards. I admire those who take part in this political arena. Not only is it time consuming, but it also can be down right nasty, as we have witnessed. Clearly not a welcoming venture.

You most certainly need to be thick skinned as well.

I believe that all those who originally throw their hat into the ring, do so with the intent to make a difference for the better. Some can accomplish that, while others just become power driven and get caught up in the game of politics and then soon lose site of their passion that got them there to begin with.