Kirsten Gillibrand will put district first

Written by: Kelly Keck on Mar 18, 2006 5:11 PM EST

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It doesn't take much investigative reporting to suspect that Rep. John Sweeney is engulfed in the corruption in Washington. Remember the Card brothers, Brad and Andrew. Need I say more?


Thankfully, we have a choice as to who represents us.


Let's be courageous and choose transparency, honesty and fair representation over secrecy, lies and lobbyists.


I invite you to get to know 20th District U.S. Congress candidate Kirsten Gillibrand and you will see:


Kirsten is a dedicated, intelligent lawyer who believes in, and advocates for, accountability, responsibility and trust in our government at all levels.


Kirsten is not a "card"-carrying member of the culture of corruption that plagues all three branches of our corporate government.


Kirsten is locally focused and believes in fairness for all with positions on things like tax cuts for middle-class families (not the wealthiest 1 percent), affordable health care, a solution to the high oil and gas prices, ethics reform, rural community economic viability, affordable prescription drugs and more.


Kirsten is not a left-wing liberal fanatic.


Kirsten is a fair, honest, thoughtful human being who chose to pursue public service with the residents of the 20th District in mind, not her wallet!


Please don't wait until October to review the issues. Research Mr. Sweeney's ties to the most scandalous administration in history and join Kirsten now as she lends a voice to the voiceless. She has already made several appearances in Delaware County and is very concerned with hearing from as many district residents as possible during future scheduled visits (including March 25 in Stamford). She is accessible and accountable to us all and truly interested in what we think and how we feel. How refreshing is that in politics!


David J. Turan , Stamford

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