News from your Democratic Legislators August 2022 - Special Election Edition
Molinaro Sinks to a New Low
Molinaro's latest campaign ad uses a carefully cropped photo of a peaceful protest both he and Pat Ryan attended to paint Ryan as anti-law enforcement
On June 1, 2020, after George Floyd's murder, thousands of Dutchess County residents peacefully marched in Poughkeepsie, calling for justice. Ulster Exec Pat Ryan and Dutchess Exec Marc Molinaro were both there, along with local police officers who took a knee in solidarity. Though most of us were blocked from crossing the Mid-Hudson Bridge, Molinaro with his bullhorn (PoJo photo above) was front and center for the cameras.
But now, in an appalling show of dishonesty, Molinaro has a campaign ad in his run for Congress, attacking that peaceful march in disgusting terms (link below)--while cutting himself out of the photos.
How manipulative, hypocritical, and brazen can you get?
Get out and vote early thru Sunday or on Tuesday Aug. 23 to fight back against these lies about our faith leaders, our police, and our community.
NY-19 is one of the most volatile
swing districts in the country: This seat is rated R+1
Republicans want to flip this seat RED,
and they will spend whatever it takes to make it happen.
The National Republican Congressional Committee invested $600,000 in ads against Pat Ryan.
Democrats must turn out the vote this week and next Tuesday to stop the continuation of extreme right wing ideology in Dutchess! If you are hesitant to phone bank or canvas, simply reminding three people you know to make sure their household makes a voting plan can change the outcome of this election!
SPECIAL ELECTION AUGUST 23rd
Make Sure Ulster County Exec.
Democrat PAT RYAN (Veteran and champion of women's rights & gun safety!) defeats ultra-right conservative Marcus Molinaro for US Congress!
Early in-person voting:
Any registered Dutchess voter can vote
at any of these sites on the days and times below:
Boardman Road Library 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie
Mid-Hudson Library Audit. 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
East Fishkill Comm. Lib. 348 Route 376, Hopewell Junction
Cornell Cooperative Center 2715 US-44, Millbrook
Fishkill Town Hall 807 Route 52, Fishkill
Rhinebeck Town Hall 80 East Market St, Rhinebeck
Roosevelt Engine Company #3 830 Violet Ave., Hyde Park Tuesday August 16th: Noon – 8 PM
Wednesday August 17th: 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday August 18th: Noon – 8 PM
Friday August 19th: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday August 20th: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday August 21st: 9AM – 5 PM
Election Day: On Tuesday, August 23
your regular poll site will be open 6 AM- 9 PM
What can you do... to help
Democrat Pat Ryan
win the Special Election for US Congress August 23?
1. Volunteer to phonebank for Pat Ryan Hudson Valley Strong is hosting a Zoom phone bank TODAY from 5-7 pm. Pat Ryan will be joining the Zoom! These phone banks are supported by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. Phone banks won an election two years ago during COVID for a Moms Demand Action candidate. Phone banks work! Training is offered every Tuesday and you may train (or not!) for as long as it takes to feel comfortable. SIGN UP HERE
2. Hit the pavement, meet your neighbors
and CANVASS CANVASS CANVASS! If you have not canvassed before, no worries; they will match you with someone who has! SIGN UP HERE
