Don't look now folks, but Charlie Ramos just scored a major endorsement in his progressive, reform-oriented campaign against Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr. Today El Diario, the spanish-speaking paper of record in New York, endorsed Charlie in his bid for the State Senate. The endorsement focused more on Charlie's community involvement and record of civic engagement while noting that Diaz Sr. simply hasn't represented his constituents in the Bronx.
While the incumbent Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. has received attention for opposing marriage equality legislation, Ramos says that his votes against community interests and silence on notorious landlords are among the other issues that compelled him to run.
Diaz's narrow mindedness and grandstanding are inadequate for a district that deserves much more. The solid, consistent work of activists like Ramos would build up ample leaders and organizers poised to move a community forward.
Vote for Ramos on Sept. 14.
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Charlie's campaign isn't about only marriage equality (although civil rights for all is a critically important aspect of his platform and beliefs). This is a race about who can better serve the citizens of the 32nd Senate district. While Diaz Sr. has been fighting against all things marriage equality, his constituents have been struggling on issues such as job creation, affordable housing, and quality education. Charlie gets that, because he gets his fellow neighbors. Diaz Sr. is simply out of touch.
Disclosure: I am a proud volunteer for Charlie Ramos's campaign for State Senate.
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