Michele Iannello spoke out today on the Responsible New York PAC that Tom Golisano is starting along with an "unauthorized multi-candidate political committee" and called on her SD-61 Democratic primary opponent Joe Mesi to "decide whether he wishes to serve the voters of Western New York or a Republican billionaire."
Michele M. Iannello, candidate for the 61st State Senate district, denounced the political committee formed by Tom Golisano, saying the contributions violate New York Election Law. Iannello called on the New York State Board of Elections and, the Office of the Attorney General to begin immediate investigations.
Golisano stated that he was depositing a check for $5 million dollars into his political committee, and press reports have said that Golisano would spend up to $1 million on behalf of candidate Joe Mesi. Iannello said that both would be in violation of campaign finance law.
"Just because Mr. Golisano and Mr. Mesi call it reform, doesn't make it so. In fact, it is just the opposite, it is nothing more than politics as usual and Mr. Mesi looks like just another politician with a with a price tag on him," said Iannello.
Golisano might be a Republican but he's not a traditional Republican. The only reason he turned Republican was for a possible gubernatorial run in 2006. That never happened.
That said, Iannello and her campaign have been outspoken on this issue and very critical of Golisano, especially when it comes to the questions of how legal this PAC is. |
