| Today the Jon Powers For Congress campaign released two videos emphasizing the glaring contrast between Powers' grassroots campaign and Jack Davis' campaign. Powers' camp pointed out that his campaign has been people powered while Davis' has been largely bought, from paid "volunteers" to bribe money.
Here are excerpts from the press release:
Powers, Iraq War veteran and the endorsed Democratic candidate, has been credited for a grassroots effort issuing regular "Grassroots Reports" online videos highlighting the hundreds of volunteers who help his campaign.
The Davis Campaign has recently come under criticism for bribing Independence Party Officials causing the resignation of Monroe County Chairman Rafael Colon.
"We are tremendously proud of our grassroots campaign," said Powers. "Every night we have Western New Yorkers volunteering to call their neighbors and joining us in parades. Every night in every county, the Powers Platoon is talking to voters about bringing our voices back to Washington."
Today's web video criticizes the Davis Campaign's alleged bribe money to the wife of Monroe County Independence Party chairman.
I can attest to Jon Powers' strong grassroots support, the volunteers numerous and motivated by their belief in Jon Powers as the candidate to finally take the voice of NY-26 voters to Washington.
I've also encountered Jack Davis' campaign and there is little people support on the ground and his methods seem to be all about buying everything instead of investing time listening to voters and forming a multifaceted approach to the issues at hand. Let's face it, a catchy jingle or two isn't going to solve anything and neither is a one-time one-tank gas buying stunt.
Here are the videos, one of Powers' campaign and one of Davis'.
It's a classic case of people vs. money, an honorably run campaign vs. an old school politics campaign. Davis has his money but Powers has the people. |
