| It's just five days until the primary elections in New York. This year, the epicenter of efforts to cleanse the Democratic Party is squarely in the Bronx, in the 32nd and 33rd Senate districts. There's no need to remind everyone how terrible Pedro and Ruben DIaz Sr. are. What needs reminding is how bad things will be next year if both of them win re-election. If Pedro wins, it sends a message to every corrupt legislator that elections provide zero accountability. And if Ruben wins, we can probably forget about passing marriage equality in the next two years. That is why if you care about either of these races, the next few days are the time to get involved. Here some opportunities:
For the 33rd District race, the amazing grassroots volunteer group, ACT NOW is putting together a canvassing event this Sunday. You can RSVP here. Additionally, Assemblyman Dinowitz sent me the following information on how to get involved with the Ben Franklin Reform Club to help knock off Pedro:
We are doing the following in the 81st AD for Gustavo:
- dear neighbor letters into any buildings in the district signed by residents of the building in support of Gustavo
- Stuffing flyers, letters and palm cards under doors, especially in the big buildings with lots of Dems - especially the last few days before 9/14 with palm card (Schneiderman/Rivera)
- phone banking evenings at the Ben Franklin Club
- shopping areas such as W 231/Broadway and Gun Hill/Jerome - especially on Saturdays and on 9/13
- most important - primary day - campaigning at polling sites (and also shopping areas and transportation stops) - we need as many people as possible for 9/14
Anyone who is interested in working in the 81st AD portion of the district should call the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club at (718) 796-6177.
For the 32nd, Charlie Ramos could use help on election day:
Charlie Ramos Campaign office
1554 Westchester Ave.
Bronx, NY
Come out and help Charlie defeat Ruben Diaz Sr. on Sept. 14th
We need folks to help with shifts during the day. Here is list of the shifts:
5:30am-9am
9am-12pm
12pm-4pm
4pm-9pm
Please email Natasha.Equality@gmail.com to let us know what shifts you are available. Also, if other time slots are better for you --please let us know and we will fit you in :)
I know that all good progressives don't want to wake up on Wednesday seeing these two jokers re-elected and feeling like we didn't do everything in our power to prevent it. We all want to cleanse Albany and now is the time to do it. |
