One thing about the Newsday piece that I wrote about earlier was the assessment of Iraq War veteran and NY-26 Democratic candidate Jon Powers given by Jack Davis.
Powers, Davis said, "is a kid. He's 29 years old and he's never had a real job," said Davis. "If we do get into a primary, he won't have any money left."
First off, I don't know too many "kids" at 29. I have friends that age and while they might be young, they aren't kids. In fact, they have kids of their own, jobs, spouses and real life concerns, like living paycheck to paycheck - something Jack Davis doesn't have to worry about.
Secondly, he's never had a real job? Define real job, Jack. Jon went and served his country in Iraq, without question the most dangerous job you could ever sign up for and the most honorable. Powers also has served as a substitute teacher for Clarence Central Schools and founded War Kids Relief (website not up at this time).
Davis seems to think that this whole Powers not having a real job thing will give him top billing in the Democratic race. But serving in Iraq is as real as it gets. I have a friend over there now. What is Jack Davis saying? That serving in Iraq (or any war for that matter) isn't a real job?
As for the money, Powers filing speaks for itself. His fundraising totals are strong and he can be very competitive against Tom Reynolds. |
