Thomas M. Reynolds to Suffering Constituents: "Let them eat cake!"

UGH (4.00 / 1)

I'm always reminded of his horrible voting record when I look to the left at themiddleclass.org scorecard while visiting this site. The big fat "F" is always there to remind me of his abysmal record.

I live in his district. My son is a laid off electrician on unemployment until who knows when.  Not enough construction jobs to keep all the electricians working because our district is depressed economically -- with little or no help from Mr. Reynolds.  Reynolds' doesn't care about the working people of this district and never has.  He votes consistently against the people of this district.

I have a folder full of letters that I have written to him over the years.  And the many phone calls that I've made to his offices are burned in my collective memory.  Good riddance to him and his abominable voting record.  I'll write one more letter for this one.

It will be refreshing to elect Jon Powers in November.  I won't have to write and call my congressional office every time a vote comes up.
 

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by: lorie @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 00:42:57 AM UTC

Im sorry about your son (0.00 / 0)

This is happening to many hard working people in District-26. And it's been happening for way too long.

Although I have some comfort that Mr.Reynolds will not be there next year, my comfort is linked to much uneasiness at the thought that someone just as out-of-tune with what District-26 needs will take his place and thus this disasterous cycle of leadership will continue.

Would you like to hold an event for Jon Powers?  

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by: Mr. Ubio @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 02:16:50 AM UTC

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Thank you (4.00 / 1)

I hope he'll move down the list and get a call back soon.  Our region never really recovers completely after a downturn.  I can't imagine what this latest economic slowdown will mean.

I understand your uneasiness -- the thought of another Reynolds-esque representative sends me into a frenzy.  Gives me the incentive to get to work.   The bonus is -- Jon Powers is a great candidate and will make an excellent representative.  Makes it really easy to put out the effort.

I have held or helped with a couple of events for Jon Powers but would be open to hold another should the campaign request something.  Meanwhile, it is truly a remarkable grassroots effort in all counties in the 26th.  If you haven't already -- you should join your counties volunteer committee.

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by: lorie @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 03:19:27 AM UTC

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Sounds great (0.00 / 0)

Do you recommend any in particular?

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by: Mr. Ubio @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 18:57:12 PM UTC

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Bye-bye Tom (0.00 / 0)

don't let the door hit you on the way out

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by: Roatti @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 02:03:17 AM UTC

His doorman won't let that happen. (0.00 / 0)

Who probably has the most secure job in upstate New York.

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by: Mr. Ubio @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 02:22:11 AM UTC

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Yeah, but... (0.00 / 0)

no self-respect.  Reynolds is as low as they go.

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by: robinia @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 11:20:00 AM UTC

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True to his pattern (0.00 / 0)

Tom Reynolds has never represented the interests of the voters in his district. He has always put the interests of the Republicans party over the interests of his constituents.

Go Jon Powers! Talk about change we can believe in.

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by: Historical Pessimist @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 02:50:05 AM UTC

If you have first hand knowledge... (0.00 / 0)

Maybe now would be a good time to post some grassroots/hands-on ways to support Jon Powers?

Thanks!

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by: Mr. Ubio @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 19:09:06 PM UTC

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This is exactly the same kind of failed leadership (0.00 / 0)

That Chris Lee will follow right in Tommy Reynolds footsteps on, its time that we have a Congressman that will vote with the aspirations and hopes of the people of the 26th district and do whats morally right and just.  Its time for a change, its time for Jon Powers.

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by: daniel.jones @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 03:27:23 AM UTC

Information about the candidates: (0.00 / 0)

Jon Powers
http://www.powersforcongress.c...
Jon Powers' Plan
http://www.powersforcongress.c...

Chris Lee
http://www.chrisleeforcongress...
Chris Lee's Plan: I couldnt find a plan except this titled "Reynolds backs Lee as successor." I guess the plan is to continue the reign of letting down the District? http://www.chrisleeforcongress...

Sigh*

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by: Mr. Ubio @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 19:26:54 PM UTC

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Higgins/Reynolds (0.00 / 0)

Higgins not voting is not a huge deal. If he had voted, we know what side he would be on. There could have been a number of reasons why he missed the vote.

You won't get an answer from Reynolds unless it's something he agrees with you on. After he voted for legislation that would slash funding for financial aid when there was still a Republican Congress, I wrote him a two page letter telling him my personal story and asking why he would cast such a vote.

I'm still waiting on that response.

Tom Reynolds was once considered the next Speaker of the House. That is how quick he rose to prominence as a Republican congressman. Mark Foley and the NRCC did him in. The Mark Foley scandal really showed people what kind of guy Reynolds is. The NRCC scandal and his fall from the NRCC top spot was the end of the line for him. Now, he won't seek reelection and might be in line to become the head of the New York Republican Party.  

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by: robert.harding @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 03:55:11 AM UTC

Reflecting on THAT job (0.00 / 0)

If you think about what it is that the job "head of the New York Republican Party" involves, I guess he would be a perfect fit.  Recent stories in the news about the raid of former NYS GOP head William Powers   lobbying office makes it clear that Reynolds has the right kind of qualifications for the job: familiar with "creative accounting" that allows for the siphoning of large sums to private individuals, the "revolving door" approach to lobbying, and, let's not ever forget, being able to "look the other way" when somebody they are supposed to be advising is breking the law-- even such uncontroversial laws as "don't hit your wife" and "don't screw underage teens."  This guy is disgusting-- which might mean he is the kind of leader they look for.

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by: robinia @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 11:35:27 AM UTC

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Polite correction (4.00 / 2)

As a troll-rated commenter notes in a very impolite manner, there is a small error in this post, doubtless inadvertant on the part of new-diarist Mr. Ubio.  Reynolds' middle initial is "M" not "N." It is correct in the vote record, but not in the title of the post.

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by: robinia @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 15:44:31 PM UTC

Thanks for making me a better blogger (4.00 / 1)

All advice is helpful!

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by: Mr. Ubio @ Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 19:07:27 PM UTC

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