100 Winning Progressives in Dutchess County, 20th C.D.-- join us!...

Hi all...

I was informed last night that Dem chairs for ten counties in 20th Congressional District have picked someone else to be the nominee this year...

But thanx big-time to all 110 of you out there (see below) who endorsed my campaign--much appreciated!...

Including the following:

-- Conor Boylan (Progressive Democrats of America Field Director)
-- Barbara Kraft and Keven Rheden (Rhinebeck Village Boardmembers)
-- Alyssa Kogon (Town of Clinton Democratic
-- Mark Dunlea (Hunger Action Network of NYS Executive Director)
-- Joe Seeman (Capital District Democratic Alliance)

[originally I stepped up to plate on this last Friday when it seemed after listening for hours and hours to WAMC that no other Dem was stepping forward, and after a number of you called and emailed me suggesting that I do this]

Now-- let's pull behind the Dem nominee (soon to be publicly announced-- and stop Jim Tedisco from being our representative in the House of Representatives!...

Just as important-- let's not let our coming together over the past week to support a progressive campaign for D. #20 be an end-- but just a beginning!...

Now let's make sure we keep in communication with one another-- and keep building a winning progressive network and movement in our area stronger and stronger!...

Thus the birth of this new blog...

[soon to be supported by a new listserv; stay tuned for details!...(will be launched this weekend)]

And-- we hope to work with folks like Conor Boylan and Tim Carpenter of Progressive Democrats of America (PDAmerica.org) to rejuvenate a local chapter here for the 20th C.D.!...(have had a number of communications with both already this week; Tim C. will also be our special guest for an extended interview on our "Real Majority Project" show on WVKR 91.3 FM Fri. Feb. 20th from 5-6 pm; tune in)...

[regular potlucks to start soon to build more support for 100 Winning Progressives in our area-- and Progressive Democrats of America; stay tuned for more details!]

Note as well-- you're all still very much invited-- Rhinebeck's Mike Nickerson is hosting a "Super Joel Party" this Sunday (Feb. 1st) 3-6 pm at his Black Swan Pub on 66 Broadway in Tivoli with refreshments and music before game starts!...(he came up with name for this event, k?)...find event on Facebook by searching "Super Joel Party" http://local.yahoo.com/info-11588328-black-swan-pub-tivoli -- you can also contact Mike directly on this at 757-3777 or micknick21@hotmail.com...

[...any $$$ raised Sunday will be given directly to Dem nominated to run for 20th c.d. against Tedisco...]

So again-- thanks again so much to all of you who came forward to support me over the past week-- but our work has only just begun!...

[as the late great Karen Carpenter used to say]

Let's make 100 Winning Progressives a real, working, network!...

[pass it on]

Joel Tyner
County Legislator (Clinton/Rhinebeck)
Dutchess County Legislature Environmental Committee Chair
324 Browns Pond Road
Staatsburg, NY 12580
joeltyner@earthlink.net
845-489-5479/845-876-2488
http://www.DutchessDemocracy.blogspot.com
Host of "Real Majority Project" Fridays 5-6 pm on WVKR.org 91.3 FM
Host of "Common Sense" Saturdays 8-10 am on WHVW 950 AM

[We can do this; if I can win election in 2003 in what for decades used to be conservative G.O.P. bastions in Rhinebeck and Clinton to our County Legislature-- and if I can win re-election in '05 and '07 with more votes than any other Dem in our County Legislature-- while still staying true to progressive principles-- then it IS possible for 100 Winning Progressives to send many more progressive Dems into office at all levels!...(trust me!...but I can't do it alone-- let's pull together, folks!).]

Again-- no time to let up now, folks-- let's work like the dickens to stop Jim Tedisco from winning this seat-- and let's keep the 20th C.D. blue for you and me!...

We still need someone to represent us in Washington who would be a congressional representative in the mold of Rep.'s Maurice Hinchey and Dennis Kucinich and Sen.'s Bernie Sanders, Russ Feingold, and the late great Paul Wellstone.
[see http://www.house.gov/hinchey/ ; http://kucinich.house.gov/ ; http://sanders.senate.gov/ ]

We still need someone to represent us in Washington who would be a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus along with Rep. John Hall and Rep. Maurice Hinchey, the single largest partisan caucus in the House of Representatives, representing about a third of the House Democratic Caucus with 71 members.

See http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/ -- the Congressional Progressive Caucus advocates "universal access to affordable, high quality health care," fair trade agreements, living wage laws, the right of all workers to organize into labor unions and engage in strike actions and collective bargaining, the abolition of significant portions of the USA PATRIOT Act, the legalization of same-sex marriage, strict campaign finance reform laws, a complete pullout from the war in Iraq, a crackdown on free trade and corporate welfare, an increase in income tax on the wealthy, tax cuts for the poor, and an increase in social welfare spending by the federal government. Many national progressive organizations works to support the efforts of the caucus, including the Institute for Policy Studies, The Nation magazine, MoveOn.org, National Priorities Project, Jobs with Justice, Peace Action, Americans for Democratic Action, Progressive Democrats of America, NAACP, ACLU, Progressive Majority, League of United Latin American Citizens, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, National Council of La Raza, Human Rights Campaign, Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs, et. al.

[Here in Dutchess County the following towns are in the 20th Congressional District: Amenia, Clinton, Hyde Park, LaGrange, Milan, North East, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Stanford, Union Vale, Washington, and districts 3, 5, 7, and 8 of the 3rd Ward and districts 2, 6, and 7 in the 4th Ward in the Town of Poughkeepsie-- and the other counties in the district are Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties.]

Here are twelve things we still need to pull together to work hard for now, more than ever, to send a strong message from the grass roots to Congress:

1. Truly restore integrity, real regulation to our financial markets (bring back FDR's Glass-Steagall Act)
[see http://www.PetitionOnline.com/FDRagain ]

2. $3.4 trillion spent in last 2 years on bailouts; what about small businesses and keeping us in homes?
[see http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2009/01/trillion-and-counting.html ]

3. End corporate welfare completely-- use savings to help small businesses, true engine of economy
[see http://www.petitiononline.com/statewar ;
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20090105/prins?rel=hp_currently ;
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/opinion/06chernow.html?_r=1 ]

4. True tax fairness (middle class now literally pays twice what millionaires pay in state and local taxes)
[see http://www.CTJ.org ; http://www.FiscalPolicy.org ]

5. Small business creates 90% of new jobs; 98% of small business owners make < than $250,000/year
[ http://www.inc.com/news/articles/200708/data.html ; http://mediamatters.org/items/200810180003 ]

6. No delay on loans for solar/geothermal energy efficiency retrofits for all homeowners/businesses
[see http://www.PetitionOnline.com/SOLAR ; http://www.CambridgeEnergyAlliance.org ]

7. Single-payer health care-- save $350 billion (Rep. Hinchey/Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation)
[see http://www.PNHP.org ]

8. $10/hour minimum wage to take inflation into account since '68 (real value: should now be $10/hour)
[see http://www.LetJusticeRoll.org ]

9. Protect our air, water, and bodies from toxins; save open space-- and ban chemical poisons.
[ http://www.BreastCancerOptions.org ; http://www.EWG.org ; http://www.PetitionOnline.com/SaveLand ]

10. Bring our troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan asap; even-handed diplomacy in the Middle East.
[see http://www.UnitedforPeace.org/YesWeCan ; http://www.Tikkun.org ; http://www.Gush-Shalom.org ]

11. Stand up for human rights; legalize same-sex marriage, save money with real criminal justice reform
[see http://www.PrideAgenda.org ; http://www.PetitionOnline.com/ATIs ]

12. Empower a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute federal officials for possible war crimes.
http://www.democrats.com/special-prosecutor-for-bush-war-crimes?source=empathlife%40oxfordnetworks.net

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Folks below who signed on to http://www.PetitionOnline.com/Joel -- thanx again a ton to ALL of you out there who endorsed me for this race!...

[again-- now let's keep in communication with one another-- and keep building a winning progressive network and movement in our area stronger and stronger!]

110.
Gail Hermosilla
Joel Tyner is synonymous with integrity. I have watched him in action for many years (at least 15) and am thrilled at his well-earned success.
43 Depot Hill Rd, Amenia, NY 12501
109.
James Mathes
Joel knows what is right and works hard for his constituents- we need a strong anti-war, green, put people first representative.
66 South Street,Rhinebeck 12572
108.
Patricia Carroll-Mathes
We need a progressive candidate and what better than a community organizer!
66 South Street,Rhinebeck 12572
107.
Dorothy Distel and Lenore Maroney
We strongly support Joel's run for Congress.
Fiddler's Bridge Road Staatsburg, NY 12580
106.
Judy Malstrom
Joel is a fearless, hard-working public servant and more than deserves to be considered for a Congressional seat.
324 Browns Pond Road Staatsburg, NY 12580
105.
Conor Boylan (Progressive Democrats of America Field Organizer)
Good luck Joel!
Seattle, 98116
104.
Stuart K. Gilbert
I am in favor of your many efforts to save energy.
37 North Loop, Rhinebeck N.Y, 12572
103.
Stephen Schultz
Joel Tyner would truly be a step forward as our Congressman.
12580
102.
Miani Carnevale
Good timing
556 Schultzville Road, Clinton Corners, NY 12514
101.
Kevin Rheden, Rhinebeck Village Trustee
With my full support and endorsement
10 Gardern St. #3 Rhinebeck, N.Y. 12572
100.
Marilyn Unger
Go Joel!
245 Bog Hollow Rd., Wassaic, 12592
99.
Virginia Grab
I support Joel Tyner as a candidate for this office
74 Montgomery St. Tivoli, NY 12583
98.
Sheryl Griffith
Joel Tyner works constantly to inform the public and address our concerns - he's an experienced and effective legislator
227 Linden Ave, Red Hook, NY 12571
97.
Anthony Henry Smith
It is without hesitation or reservation that I recommend your favorable consideration of Joel Tyner for any political office he chooses to seek. Tyner excels in all the skill sets necessary for a long and productive career in representative government, including skills applicable to the arts of memory, focus, communication, ethics, synthesis, and visionary leadership. His efforts to advance the quality of our political process as well as his efforts to improve the quality of our support for one another within all aspects of our commonweal are noteworthy and commendable. I am at your service should you require further information regarding this candidate: e-mail: ahsfolkapl@aol.com
12601
96.
Mark Dunlea (Hunger Action Network of New York State Executive Director)
Go green.
156 Big Toad Way, Poestenkill NY 12140
95.
Linda Stanley
I know that you can represent our whole district as well as you have our local district
32 S. Parsonage St. Rhinebeck, NY 12572
94.
Ward M. Stanley
Yes
32 S. parsonage rhinebeck,ny 12572
93.
Roberta Schiff
Joel keeps us informed and moves us to act.
12572
92.
Michael Cerrato
A good neighbor. Selfless in his pursuit.
257 Browns Pond Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580
91.
Ilana Nilsen
Joel bothers to find out what other communities are doing to improve our local world and will invariably do the same at higher levels. Transparent governemnt - that's Joel
Verbank, 12585
90.
Roz Austin
Joel has always dedicated himself to the needs of the community and his values are much needed in Washington today.
12572
89.
Russ Austin
Joel has served us well in the county legislature and I think he would be an outstanding Congressman.
12572
88.
Creek Iversen
No other local politician works harder in all the best directions for our county
221 stonykill rd; wappingers falls, ny 12590
87.
James Fulmer
I think Joel would work on implementing the legislation Obama needs in order to have an effective administration.
104 Van Dam St Saratoga Springs NY 12866
86.
Leland Lakritz
Your agenda is great. Power to the people!
6 Tudor St, clifton Park, NY 12065
85.
Roger D Russell
I support Joel Tyner
13 Lango Rd, Amenia, NY 12501
84.
Edwin Pell
at last a democrat running for the democrat nomination
Rhinebeck, New York, 12572
83.
Sharon Rushton
Joel will make a wonderful congressman. He knows what he is talking about on ANY issue he is requested to investigate or advocate for. THE REAL DEAL is JOEL!
12 Oak St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
82.
Ariella Jaffe
Vote for joel!
556 Rt 199 Red Hook NY 12571
81.
Thomas Midgley
Tyner would serve admirably as a man of the people, not as a puppet of monied interests.
12601
80.
Joe Seeman
I wish all candidates were this solidly progressive
12020
79.
Patricia Byron
I believe Joel will make a dynamic, compassionate Congressman.
97 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
78.
Alyssa Kogon
As chair of the Town of Clinton Democrats, I firmly believe Joel Tyner is the best person for this job.
7 Stonehouse Road Rhinebeck, NY 12572
77.
Jim Beretta
Joel puts community service first
29 Colburn Drive Pok NY
76.
Barbara Kraft (Rhinebeck Village Boardmember)
an honest person working for the people
21 Crosmour Rd
75.
Margaret L. Crawford
I know few politicians who so tirelessly stand up for the issues he believes in even when the tide runs against him. He holds our interest and those of our children and the world above his own. I am sure he will carry this same determination and selfless quality to Washington if he were to replace Kirsten Gillibrand as our Congress person.
37 Red Tail Rd. Rhinebeck, NY 12572
74.
Doreen Tignanelli
Armed with the facts, Joel will work tirelessly to improve the lives of middle and low income people in the 20th district.
29 Colburn Drive Poughkeepsie NY 12603
73.
John Fitzpatrick
Joel is a good match for our District and the House of Representatives.
3 Village Green, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
72.
Shirley Burroughs
I support Tyner for Congress
33 Starr Dr, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
71.
David Miller
Mr. Tyner goes to Washington. Good movie title.
93 east market street, Rhinebeck,12572
70.
Sonia Replansky
Send Joel to Congress
112 Knollwood Road Rhinebeck NY, 12572
69.
Judi Gelardi
The best "hard worker"
25 Rock City Rd., Milan 12571
68.
Linda A. Manny
none
16 Pond Drive West, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
67.
Gail A. Burger
Joel is THE progressive activist in this neck of the woods. He is totally dedicated to this work which most of us just cannot do.
40 S. Creek Rd., Staatsburg NY 12580
66.
Michael Kelly
Take government back.
Wall St., 12401
65.
Jeanne Stark
na
12572
64.
Kathleen Miles
Joel is the best to send to Congress
12572
63.
Richard Gilbert
Joel in Congress? The implications for all of us are enormous.
7 Buttonwood Lane, Rhinebeck, 12572
62.
Doris L. Dingee
I support Joel Tyner for Congress
32 Pells Rd Rhinebeck NY 12572-33404
61.
Joseph Cassarino
Absolutely send Joel to Congress!
6569 Springbrook Ave. Rhinebeck, NY 12572
60.
Maretta Callahan
Please choose Joel to replace Kirsten Gillibrand!
17 Somers Drive Rhinbeck NY 12572
59.
Cynthia Martin
Good luck, we need to keep this area in the Democratic party.
Clermont, NY 12526
58.
Marcia Frahman
Joel's voice is needed in Congress
19 North St. Beacon NY 12508
57.
M. Diana Fantini
Joel will bring change we need!
12523
56.
Mel Eiger
Will make an excellent representative
242 Attlebury Hill Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581
55.
Rosemary Lyons Chase
I support Joel Tyner for Congress
12567
54.
Andrea Novick
Joel is the hardest worker fighting for the causes we all care about and would represent our district for all the right reasons.
349 Ackert Hook Road Rhinebeck NY 12572
53.
Kathleen Everett
Best of luck, Joel.
61 Chestnut Street Rhinebeck 12572
52.
Joanne Engle
Yes to grassroots democracy!Yes to Joel!
411 Sepasco Center St.Rhinebeck NY12572
51.
Marcus A. Mello
Joel Tyner would be a great addition to Congress
62 Arnett St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572
50.
Patricia Sewald
Let's send Joel to Congress!
22 Pond Drive East Rhinebeck, NY 12572
49.
Dana Tompkins
Joel has been a Bull-Dog in the County Legislature and has been fighting for ordinary people for over 15 years. He is relentless in his pursuit for truth and justice. If you have been waiting for someone who will give you a seat at the table, then help me send Joel Tyner to Congress and give our new President another link in the chain for "Change" that we must all forge together.
73 College Lane Millbrook, NY 12545
48.
James Rosasco
Joel is a proven, extemely hardworking public servant.
12572
47.
Fred Nagel
Elect a fighter for the public good
12572
46.
Andrea Replansky
There is no one better to represent our district. Go Joel!
12572
45.
Glen Burger
Joel Tyner does his homework and supports policies that allow all citizens of this great nation to live peaceful productive lives.
Creek Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580
44.
Katherine Menconeri
Yes Joel to Congress.
12514
43.
Thomas L. Holsapple
A good and caring man for the job.
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
42.
Deborah West
we need a hard working progressive like Joel
595 Rte 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572
41.
Michael West
Joel's highly qualified
595 Rte 308 Rhinebeck, NY 12572
40.
Anne McGrath
Joel has shown incredible stamina in his pursuit of justice and is a trail blazer like no other.
12572
39.
Christopher Ruhe
He has my 100\% support
37 Dutchess Terrace, Beacon, NY 12508
38.
Joseph P. Calabro MD
go for it Joel
12601
37.
Robert Capowski
Joel will make a great congressman!
2 Willard Road, Red Hook
36.
Matthew Verrilli
Yes I concur... Joel would be a representative that would allow the people to be the prominent force in politics.
176 River Rd. Rhinebeck NY 12572
35.
Amity Reed
great!
Elizaville, NY 12523
34.
Laurence deSegonzac Levin
I endorse Joel Tyner for congressman for NY State's 20th district
189 Amenia Union Road, Amenia, N.Y. 12501
33.
Jane Curran
Yes, let's do it!
5 Village Green, Apt.E, Rhinebeck NY 12572
32.
Kathleen V. Augustine
Go Joel!
104 Prospect Hill Ext. Pine Plains, New York 12567
31.
Michael Nickerson
Run Joel Run!
PO Box 105, 16 Schatzell Ave, Rhinecliff NY 12574
30.
Jeff Romano
Joel understands and has demonstrated what being a public servant is all about.
88 Frost Road, Rhinebeck, New York
29.
Thomas Baldino
Joel Tyner is a hard worker on behalf of his constituents and the environment while coming up with ideas to cut costs.
19 North St., Beacon, NY 12508
28.
Wendy McCarthy
Good Luck!
106 Davis Rd. Salt Point N.Y. 12578
27.
Debbie Downey
Go for it!
288 Leedsville Rd
26.
Margaret O. Kelland
Go for it, Joel! This is our best chance in 40 years for the changes we've been working and praying for.
13 Susan Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
25.
Susan Gregory
Thanks to Joel for stepping up!
Amenia NY 12501
24.
Tonia Shoumatoff
Joel is diligent and pro-active for green initiatives and environmental causes throughout our region. He is a responsive legislator and would be a terrific Congressman.
12592
23.
Janet M. Reagon
Joel has been an effective DC legislator. Let's send him to Congress!
23 Benson Road, Wassaic, NY 12592
22.
Melanie Whaley
Good luck Joel
12522
21.
Margaret Hesher
Joel is an untiring worker for his constituency. He will be a real asset in Congress.
12578
20.
Frances Sandiford
I would like to endorse Joel Tyner to be a candidate for the election in the 20th D.C.
Rhinecliff, NY 12574
19.
Kate Watters
Do it!
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
18.
Douglas C. Smyth
Joel is a hard worker with his heart in the right place.
44 Schultzville Rd., Staatsburg, NY 12580
17.
Randi Sackheim
Joel would be perfect!
103 Deer Hill Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
16.
Irma Brownfield
Joel is a tireless worker for progressive causes.
12580
15.
Joanne Klein
Go for it!
PO Box 246, Clinton Corners, NY 12514
14.
Joanne Gelb
Joel will get the right things done
36 Mulberry St. Rhinebeck, NY 12572
13.
Steve Greenfield
I have to have comments? That won't help...
New Paltz, 12561
12.
Peter Conklin
Joel would be far better than Gilliband. Solaman. Sweeny, Gilliband. No difference We need a real progresive like Joel
12538
11.
Danny Shanahan
Hands down the best person for the job.
19 Livingston Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
10.
Linda Puiatti
Joel is hard working and I want him to go to congress!
12531
9.
Joan Grishman
We need your progressive voice in DC.
Hyde Park, NY. 12538
8.
Renee Snyder
Joel is the epitome of public service. His devotion is beyond compare.
12580
7.
Diane Sommer
The Power is in You! Follow your dream. It is waiting.
12540
6.
Doris Soroko
Joel Tyner is a tireless worker for the community.
Barrytown, 12507
5.
Robby Long
I will support your running...Go, Joel, Go!
86 Montgomery, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
4.
Joel and Kate Kopp
You'd be great in Congress.
12572
3.
Maribel Pregnall
We need you, a person of action! Go Joel!
18 Mt. View, Poughkeepsie, 12603
2.
Alice Wilbeck
Run, Joel, Run
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
1.
Sandra Oxford
we need Joel our local progressive voice who has the backbone to represent the real change our country has demanded.
P.O. Box 138 Hurleyville NY