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Marv Cermak

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Back from the dead
There was mention here a week ago about an attempt to revive the Schenectady County Republican Club just months before its April 75th anniversary.
Because membership shrank to just several activists, the club was put on inactive status in December. It was back from the dead last week when 31 people came to a reorganizational meeting.
"The old club at it's height had 80 active members. My goal is 160 by summer's end," said Joshua Fitzpatrick, new club president.
He's communications director for Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco. The Buffalo native moved to Rotterdam in '96.
He said the club mission is to help elect Republicans, who lost control of city and county government. "A priority goal will be taking back the County Legislature."

Well here we have our opportunity folks. If you are tired of the democratic dictatorship that has enveloped our entire county, then it is time to jump on the opposing parties bandwagon and make a difference. We should be hitting the ground running and do all we can to change this political system around.

Do I think it should be all reps running the show? NO! Nor do I think we should have all dems as it is now. This government was designed to be a 2 party system. Something this county hasn't seen in quite some time. I say vote in the reps and watch them very closely and keep their feet to the fire. Hold them accountable. Right now there is no objective point of view to be heard. And the ones that are (reps), they don't even get a chance to be heard.

Let's get some dems out and get some reps in. Then perhaps we can get rid of some of those political appointed positions that are clearly not needed!

Bumble,

I couldn't agree more with the exception that there may be room for a few good Conservative party candidates in local government.

Anyone going to the Lincoln Day Fundraiser this evening?  If so, please look for me.  Although not my party's
fundraiser, I support the Republican Party in its efforts to restore some balance to county and city government
and will be there with my contribution.

A little too busy to make it tonight, but there was a good turnout on Tuesday night at the Election Day get-together that they had (at Scarboroughs again.)

BTW, we HAVE to find a new place for the Republicans if we're going to sit around and watch returns.  Can you imagine?  REPUBLICANS sitting around on election night, watching CNN and C-SPAN???  It's Un-Ethical! LOL  

I can't make it....I have a Town Board agenda meeting.  I am disappointed as I always enjoy this event.

There may be a very slight chance that I may be able to attend tonight. I won't know until the night unfolds.

And Brad you are right about a few good conservatives to fill some seats!! I think that I may know of one or two.

Nice turnout at the Lincoln Day Dinner/Fundraiser last evening.  I counted somewhere between 140 and 150 people including dignitaries, party chairs from several parties, elected officials, and supporters.  The food was good, the band was great, and the conversation was filled with hope and anticipation.

Looking forward to attending the Conservative Party Fundraiser in May.

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Looking forward to attending the Conservative Party Fundraiser in May.

When, where and what for (or how much, I guess)?

Kevin,

I spoke briefly with Randy Pascarella and Bob Hamilton on Thursday night at the Republican party fundraiser.
I asked about the Conservative Party mixer.  The plans are being made.  The tentative date that was stated
is May 17th.  Location is to be determined.  Last year the event was held at Mallozzi's Restaurant.  I am hopeful
that they will change the venue this year.  Perhaps, we should recommend that it be held in Niskayuna or Duanesburg (at the Bears) as most of these events are have historically been held in Rotterdam or in Scotia/Glenville.

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Nice turnout at the Lincoln Day Dinner/Fundraiser last evening.  I counted somewhere between 140 and 150 people including dignitaries, party chairs from several parties, elected officials, and supporters.  The food was good, the band was great, and the conversation was filled with hope and anticipation.

Looking forward to attending the Conservative Party Fundraiser in May.

It's encouraging to hear that there was such a great turn out. There certainly seems to be a positive movement in the rep's party. It seems to be gaining momentum. A step in the right direction.

Yeah, maybe this party will pull them a little out of debt for the time being.

Anybody want to make a donation?

mmmmm....maybe.....who do you send a donation to?

No clue to be honest.  I'm saving my donation for the Conservative Party.

This thread started back in Feb. I don't see the Republican party resurrecting ANYWHERE in the county. All we hear about in any media outlet is how the dems are doing so much. Sure, they control everything. But don't the reps think it's about time to get their name and face out there for some recognition? Our Rotterdam reps were in the news when they became involved in Hamburg Street. Then that went silent. Their names were in the news when Curry Road shopping plaza was an issue. Then that went silent. To the average slug of a resident in the entire county...we hear and see the dems out there almost daily but not the reps. They need to get involved and have the media there. Heck..even if they don't do a thing, it will benefit their political career. I mean look, it worked for Tonko!  

And these dems keep getting re-elected over and over and over again. And not because they are doing such a great job. They keep getting re-elected because the 'sheeple' hear their names/voices over and over and over again.

Where are the voices of the Republicans who hold elected positions in the townships within Schenectady County??  I never see their names in the editorial pages of The Gazette. It's FREE! Where's Mertz, Signore, Tommasone, Parisi, Santabarbara?  Why don't they weigh in on county issues so they can lay out their solutions and advance the Republican platfom?  If there is a platform.  

Susan Savage, Ray Gillen, and other Democrats have no problems writing letters to the editor, defending their decisions and advancing their platform.  Joe Shurada is the only Republican voice you can hear taking on the county Democrats. The editorial pages should be flooded by county Republicans and Conservatives informing the people that there is an alternative to the current Democratic status quo.

Then again, maybe they're both the same, just carrying different flags.