| While D-trip might not be so eager to get involved in NY-26, our junior Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is rolling up her sleeves and getting to work to help Kathy Hochul.
Gillibrand to Head West for Hochul
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today at an awards luncheon that she will travel to New York's 26th Congressional District to help drum up support for Democratic candidate Kathy Hochul.
Gillibrand was the recipient of reproductive rights group NARAL's annual 2011 Champion of Choice award this afternoon, and she urged women to take a more active role in politics. She invited today's attendees to join her upstate to raise support for Hochul, who will run on May 24th for the seat vacated by Chris Lee (he of Craigslist fame).
"If you get involved, if you send money, if you literally go up there, the week before the election," she told the crowd, explaining ways to take action. "I'm going to be there. Will you join me there? Please join me there. Those are things that we can do, together. The Senate is at risk."
The senator announced her endorsement of Hochul's candidacy earlier this month. Her Empire PAC donated $1,000 Hochul early in the race, and also sent out a fundraising pitch to the senator's supporters.
Senator Gillibrand is putting her money where her mouth is, so to speak, and so can you. Here are some ways you can help bring home a stunning a victory in a GOP district:
In Western New York, we are in a battle for the hearts and minds of voters on behalf of Kathy Hochul, Erie County Clerk and a great public servant. She has pulled within 5% of the Republican candidate in a very red Congressional district. We can win this race with help from you.
We need people willing to make phone calls;
We need people to canvas;
We need donors as well;
If you are from out of town and need lodging, we can help with that as well. The 26th Congressional district covers part of Monroe County, Erie County, Niagara County, and Orleans County as well as all of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming Counties. We have a chance to send a message across the Country that says no to the Ryan Budget Plan and yes to truly shared sacrifice by electing Kathy Hochul to Congress. If you can help in ANY way, please contact any of the following people:
Williamsville Headquarters (Erie, Niagara, Genesee & Orleans Counties)
4927 Transit Road
Clarence, NY 14221
(Just north of the Honda dealership on Sheridan Drive, behind the Yankee Candle)
Contact: Jesse Simmons
Jesse@KathyHochul.com
(716) 218-3627
Greece Headquarters (Monroe, Livingston & Wyoming Counties)
2496 Ridge Road West,
Greece, NY 14626
Contact: Kyle Madden
Kyle@KathyHochul.com
(585) 771-7846
Virtual Phone Bank: Make Calls from Home
Contact: Blake@KathyHochul.com
Note that since this was written, we now have a poll showing a slight Hochul lead. This is a winnable race, folks. Join Senator Gillibrand out in the 26th and help make some history.
On the web:
Kathy Hochul for Congress
Kathy Hochul on ActBlue
twitter: @KathyHochul |
