The folks at RochesterTurning have been doing a fantastic job of keeping up with all the polling going on in the Rochester area. Here's the latest: Jim Alesi's campaign is running a push-poll, or a negative message-test poll, against David Nachbar.
Would you favor a candidate who's playing in politics because they're bored with their job?
Would you favor a candidate who has a history of tax evasion and bankruptcy?
Would you say a candidate who supports Gov. Patterson's plan to recognize gay marriages performed in other states reflects your values?
I believe this probably is a push poll, not simply a negative message-testing poll, because the first two questions are obviously so negative.
This means one thing for sure: Alesi is nervous. This race could be a big sleeper. It's not getting the attention some other races are, but Nachbar's a strong candidate and Alesi may not be quite as accomplished a glad-hander as he's reputed to be.
- Paloma Capanna, a candidate who is running arguably the most grassroots campaign in the state against Republican Sen. Michael Nozzolio. Nozzolio has never faced a challenge to his seat in the 54th Senate District.
Each candidate spoke and gave brief remarks (see below the fold). If you listen to anyone's remarks, please listen to Capanna's. She gave the most passionate speech I have ever seen in such a short amount of time about the need to replace these Republicans. I really liked Barber's remarks too considering it was the first I've had the chance to see him in person.
There are few things you won't see in these videos. Something Sen. Smith said really resonated with me, especially during this election season. The Republicans will play the downstate card any chance they get because that's really all they have against the Democrats. Sen. Smith stressed "One New York" during his remarks, some of which you will see on video and some of which weren't recorded.
Democrats are united statewide, whether it's Brian Foley running against Sen. Caesar Trunzo or Joe Mesi running for an open seat here in Western New York. We have real chances to win seats on Long Island, in New York City, retain a key seat in the North Country, win seats in the Southern Tier and pick up a few seats here in Western New York. Having three of our leaders from the Senate who represent New York City districts come to upstate and show their strong support for candidates means a lot. There are a lot of key races up here and they are clearly paying attention.
At the event today, the future majority leader led off things before introducing the candidates:
I really like this from our candidates. Following last week's event here at City hall in NYC, a number of our upstate candidates are holding another event in Rochester. It's a great way to score some free media at a time when interest in these races is really beginning to pick up steam. (And trust me, that interest really is picking up. My server logs don't lie. Google action on these races is through the roof in the last few weeks.)
From an emailed release:
Upstate Democratic Senate Candidates Blast Republicans for Failing New York State
(Rochester, NY) Throughout their 40 years in control of the State Senate, Republicans have failed to meet the needs of working class New Yorkers and revitalize the Upstate economy. With a struggling economy statewide, rising energy costs and crumbling housing market in Upstate communities, New York can no longer afford the unfulfilled promises of Senate Republicans. Democratic candidates for the State Senate are holding a press conference to blast Republicans for failing to make the changes needed to get New York back on track.
Invited:
Liz has a great breakdown of recent campaign finance filings from the Democrats and Republicans that tell where their resources are being spent and what their primary focuses are heading into November.
On the Democratic side, the three big ones are SD-3 (Brian Foley), SD-15 (Joseph Addabbo) and SD-56 (Rick Dollinger). These seats should go without saying. In SD-15, Republican Serph Maltese narrowly won in 2006 and is vulnerable this year. Here in upstate New York, Dollinger is presenting a serious challenge to Sen. Joe Robach. Robach hasn't received the same love from the SRCC that Dollinger has received from the DSCC. Meanwhile, SD-3 is interesting. Foley is getting plenty of money and support from the DSCC and Republican Sen. Caesar Trunzo is getting backing from the SRCC. Trunzo will need it since he has apparently entered his cave for the winter.
The top target for the SRCC is Maltese, who they have invested a lot of money in hoping he keeps that seat.
The second biggest target for the SRCC? One would think either Trunzo or Robach, right? After all, their counterparts with the DSCC have invested a lot of money in SD-3 and SD-56. But neither are their second biggest target.
Actually, Barbara Donno in SD-7 (Republican challenger to Sen. Craig Johnson) is. The Republicans have spent over $142,000 on Donno, which is remarkable considering she is, at best, a long shot to Sen. Johnson. The reason for this is Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his personal issues with Sen. Johnson. I think the Republicans are crying because Sen. Johnson broke up their nine seat stranglehold out on Long Island. By January, that should be down to seven seats.
There are a couple things that surprise me with the recent filings:
- The lack of money invested in Robach. I would think that they would want to keep this seat that has such a high Democratic enrollment with a candidate that has been able to win there multiple times now. Maybe they will invest more in Robach come October, but the fact they are investing more in races they can't win (SD-7) should raise some questions about what the Republican strategy is for November. Do they really think they are going to keep the majority? It sure seems that way. Of course, these are the same people saying McCain is close in New York.
- The money invested by the SRCC in SD-43 and no money being invested by the DSCC there. The GOP is investing a lot (over $84,000) to keep Bruno's old district red. Are they really worried about keeping this seat or what? It's a Republican district with a Republican assemblyman as the candidate. That's not to take away anything from Mike Russo. If the DSCC can give a modest amount of money to challengers like Kathy Konst, they should be giving up some cash to Russo in SD-43. That seat seems to be one that the Republicans are afraid to lose and the Democrats aren't interested in winning.
I will have more about these filings in my power rankings tomorrow.
So to set the record straight, here is a revised press release announcing this endorsement:
NARAL Pro-Choice New York, the State affiliate of a leading pro-choice advocacy group, announced the endorsement by its Political Action Committee of former Bausch and Lomb Senior Vice President David Nachbar (D) for State Senate. Nachbar is running in the 55th district, which includes roughly half of Monroe County. The Nachbar campaign announced the August 27, 2008, endorsement today.
Katherine Grainger, NARAL Vice President of Public Policy and Political Initiatives, cited Nachbar's "dedication and leadership on reproductive rights issues." On the organization's Web site, incumbent Alesi's voting record and positions are staunchly anti-choice, making for a clear contrast with Nachbar.
"I greatly appreciate this endorsement," Nachbar said. "This district needs someone in Albany who will represent our community's pro-choice values. I strongly support women's reproductive rights, an area where government should not intrude into women's private lives."
Nachbar's campaign is rated as one of the top challenger races in the State, in a year that may well produce an historic change in control of the Senate from Republican to Democratic. "This election is a major opportunity for change," Nachbar said. "I believe that there's hope, and that we can rightly expect much more from our government than what we've been getting."
I know I made a quick note of this yesterday but the campaign wanted to make sure that they set the record straight and that it was NARAL Pro-Choice New York, not the national organization, that endorsed Nachbar.
CORRECTION: It was NARAL Pro-Choice New York that endorsed Nachbar, not NARAL Pro-Choice America. My apologies for that error. - Robert
If you asked me a month ago if I would consider David Nachbar a pro-choice candidate, that would have been a difficult question to answer. Not that Nachbar isn't pro-choice (he is a strong supporter of women's reproductive rights and is pro-choice) but Nachbar is a former executive, making him an ideal candidate to talk to about doing business in New York, high taxes, Empire Zones/IDAs and improving New York's economy, especially in SD-55 where new leadership is needed.
But Nachbar has proven that he is a pro-choice candidate. Last week, Nachbar was endorsed by NY ChoicePAC which is a PAC that formed to elect more pro-choice legislators to our state's Legislature.
Today it was announced that Nachbar has received NARAL Pro-Choice New York's endorsement, giving him another key endorsement from arguably the most prominent pro-choice group in the country.
In making the endorsement, NARAL spokesperson Katherine Grainger cited Nachbar's "dedication and leadership on reproductive rights issues." On the organization's Web site, incumbent James Alesi's (R) voting record and positions are staunchly anti-choice, making for a clear contrast with Nachbar.
"I greatly appreciate this endorsement," Nachbar said. "This district needs someone in Albany who will represent our community's pro-choice values. I strongly support women's reproductive rights, an area where government should not intrude into women's private lives."
Nachbar's campaign is rated as one of the top challenger races in the State, in a year that may well produce an historic change in control of the Senate from Republican to Democratic. "This election is a major opportunity for change," Nachbar said. "I believe that there's hope, and that we can rightly expect much more from our government than what we've been getting."
The more you hear about Nachbar, the more you realize the type of progressive voice he will be in Albany. He is very intelligent on issues affecting our economy, taxation and business but also showing that he a very well rounded candidate who can handle a lot of tough issues and a lot of key issues to the progressive movement and to Democrats, not only in SD-55 but statewide.
New York ChoicePAC has announced its endorsement of David Nachbar today. Nachbar, a Democrat, is running against Sen. Jim Alesi in the 55th Senate District.
"I am honored to have the support of the New York Choice PAC," said Nachbar. "As there continues to be a growing threat in the Supreme Court to Roe v. Wade I understand the critical need for leadership in Albany that will not be afraid to demonstrate courage when it comes to protecting the reproductive rights of women in New York State."
Founded in 1982, the New York ChoicePAC is an independent, non-partisan political committee, dedicated to increasing the numbers - and leadership - of pro-choice legislators representing the people of New York.
While abortion might not be an issue that is touched on by the state senate, it is good to have legislators in Albany who support women's issues. Nachbar being endorsed by NY ChoicePAC gives him a real boost and should give a boost of confidence among women voters.
It also shows that Nachbar will be willing to address women's issues should he be elected. I have believed for some time that it takes good men to be willing to address women's issues to help further the cause. David Nachbar can be one of those men.
Nachbar has been added to the list of roughly 15 candidates running for the state Legislature that the committee, Responsible New York, has said it will endorse in the November elections.
Nachbar, a former executive at Bausch & Lomb in Rochester, is challenging Sen. James Alesi, R-Perinton, in the 55th District, which covers parts of Rochester and most of eastern Monroe County.
Nachbar's name was being floated as a possible Golisano-backed candidate when this PAC was first announced. Nachbar is taking on Sen. Jim Alesi for the privilege of representing the 55th Senate District.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced today that they have endorsed Democrat David Nachbar in his run for New York State Senate. Nachbar is challenging Republican Jim Alesi in the 55th Senate District.
The United Auto Workers today endorsed David Nachbar (D), former Bausch and Lomb Senior Vice President, for New York State Senate in the 55th district. The endorsement was announced at the close of their annual Leadership Conference in New Jersey.
The endorsement comes at a time of high anxiety amid deteriorating economic conditions and further job losses in upstate New York. UAW spokesperson Eric Martin said, "We take this endorsement very seriously. Just this morning, 250 of our Rochester members were laid off, at Delphi." Martin cited Nachbar's solid pro-labor positions, his business background, and his ideas about economic reform and job growth, as primary reasons for the endorsement. "David Nachbar understands us. That counts."
Nachbar said, "I am honored to have the support of the UAW. After decades of failed policies, mismanagement, and stalemate in Albany, conditions are deteriorating for working and middle-class families in New York. It's past time for a change. We need new leadership in Albany, with the courage to make tough choices, to take action, and to fight for working men and women."
Nachbar's campaign is one of the top challenger races in the State, including two in the Rochester area that could flip control of the Senate from Republican to Democratic. "This election is a major opportunity for change," Nachbar said. "I believe that there's hope, and that we can rightly expect much more from our government than what we've been getting."
This is a significant endorsement for Nachbar considering other unions, in the past, have backed Alesi and supported him financially. Hopefully this is only the beginning of unions seeing what a pro-labor, pro-business candidate Nachbar is.
(I didn't realize how extensive this was until I looked through my notes, Jerri's notes and then listened to the recording. Therefore, I will break this up into two parts. We tend to complain a lot about candidates who don't give straight answers or specific answers. David Nachbar is not one of those candidates. He's going to tell you the problem, the solution and where do we go from here. Here is part one for your consumption. Part two will come Thursday morning.)
On Monday, Jerri and I sat down with Democrat David Nachbar who is challenging Republican Sen. Jim Alesi for the right to represent the 55th Senate District. Nachbar sat down with me a few days after announcing his candidacy and showed an impressive level of knowledge considering he was only a candidate for a few days. This time around, Nachbar impressed again.
Jerri and I covered a lot of ground in our interview with Nachbar, discussing the issue he has heard the most while out talking to voters, property taxes, turning our economy around and a number of other topics.
JERRI: What is the number one issue that you are hearing from voters that they are concerned about and how do you plan to specifically address that?
NACHBAR: I have been out talking to voters in just about every one of the towns within the district. There are a number of common themes that I keep hearing a lot about but at the top of the list is the cost of living and taxes. I was in a neighborhood in Penfield. It's a beautiful neighborhood of working families. It seems like everybody had the family dog and the family garden, well kept lawns and front porches which you love to see because you can see that the people actually visited with each other. It's a beautiful neighborhood and pretty much everyone on the street had a 25 percent increase on their assessments. What's interesting is that this is a mix of people who are retired, people who are still working, people who are in starter homes and so forth. All of them have got this enormous hike in their property taxes. Their wages have not gone up and obviously for retirees it's going backwards because a lot of the costs of their ongoing, not only food, but care and medical care and health insurance with some companies now is going and now the property tax bill is likewise going up.
This ties in with the other issues I care about which is the cost of living being as high as it is, prices at the gas pump, prices at the supermarket and prices for health care. Pretty much everywhere one turns that part of the family budget has been strained and people are struggling to make ends meet. I met one person who was looking at taking on their third job and this is a mother of two young kids. I'm just wondering how on Earth is she going to manage to take care of that and to take care of the kids as well?
These things are very real and you see them a lot but what's interesting is that nobody is whining. Nobody is complaining. Nobody is saying this is a terrible thing. In fact a lot of people would say, "look, we know we get a lot here" but it just seems as though that there's an element of fairness - why is this happening now? How come nobody is doing anything about it? Yet, there's this love of community. Nobody wants to move. But everybody wants the situation to improve and I think that's important.
And if there's a third thing I keep hearing about it is job security. I talk to people a lot about regaining control of our lives and people are very, very concerned about what's going to happen next. The headlines in the newspaper and people watch TV (the news shows) and they hear about company after company, large and small, that are laying off people or getting rid of people for various reasons and they are very concerned. What's interesting about this is that no one is immune from this. It's beginning to be one of those shared concerns that not only gets them worried but gets me worried because what people are very, very concerned about is if they lose their job, they don't have a lot of money in the bank. The mortgage is due the next month. What are they going to do? And so I think what we are seeing now are people who are down to maybe a month or two months of the "rainy day fund" in the bank and maybe some credit card debt that they can still have which is crushing but that's the "safety net" people have. The concern is what happens to me if I get called in and my boss tells me that my job is going away?
So what I have been hearing from people is this love of community, which is very, very passionate, love of the neighborhood, a sense that things can be better and should be better which to me is just a wonderful thing. And yet this desire in a place where so much happened that these things need to be fixed right away. My reaction is to see and hear that type of optimism makes me feel so good about the strength and will of people within this community who feel like I do that we can do a lot better.
The rest of the interview with Nachbar is below the fold.
The other day I asked when those who have presided over the economic devastation of the upstate economy for over a century would ever be held accountable. I mean, Republicans have been running the show up there for as long as anyone alive can remember and running the state Senate for almost as long. They've been the ones in power as the region has lost not only millions of jobs, but literally millions of people over the decades. They've witnessed entire towns decimated by depopulation and economic decline and yet they still keep coming to voters every two years and telling them that they are the only ones who can look out for their interests. Otherwise, ya know, things could be even worse!
The last Republican Senate Majority Leader of our lifetimes, Dean "Chemung County is just like Nassau County" Skelos of Long Island, has an op/ed in this morning's Rochester Democrat and Chronicle that is simply stunning to read. Skelos promises yet another plan to revitalize upstate (this time we really mean it!) and basically begs for folks not to turn out Joe Robach and Jim Alesi. Skelos even has the gall to title his missive "State Senate is poised to improve Rochester's fortunes", to which I ask, "Um, what the hell have you been waiting for?"
We soon will unveil a new economic development plan to strengthen the upstate economy because while we have targeted $1 billion in capital investments across the state as part of this year's budget, more needs to be done.
As I traveled to cities and towns across upstate, I saw many economic success stories of businesses that are planning to grow.
The Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology is a shining example of the good that can come out of cooperation between private institutions and the government. The Senate has always been supportive of job creation efforts throughout the region, and led by Sens. Robach and Alesi, we have always fought for programs and incentives to encourage job creation so children and grandchildren can stay in New York.
We know that it's more important than ever that we redouble our efforts to cut property taxes and create jobs so that upstate can build on the talent and determination of its people.
Apologies for the repetition, but, seriously, wht the hell have you been waiting for? Have you just now noticed that the region has been in economic distress for decades? Have you just now come to realize that all those upstate constituents "represented" by GOP senators have been on the short end of the stick since the Truman era? I know you've noticed that many of those same constituents are now represented by other folks in other states because you've done everything you possibly can to inflate the numbers of "residents" in these ever shrinking communities, even to go as far as to count prisoners in upstate prisons, prisoners who are largely from NYC, as "residents."
What the hell have you folks been doing for those you were elected to represent all these years? Is this the same song and dance you guys shovel every two years, or is it different now that two of your incumbents are in real, genuine jeopardy? Is that it?
In Skelos' defense, however, at least he didn't trot out the whole "We're the only thing standing between you and NYC" thing again. I mean, it would be a rather cynical thing to do considering that he spent time just last week begging our Mayor for $10 million bucks so as to save his majority and his party's grip on power in a region that quite simply no longer afford to be represented by Republicans.
Democrats David Nachbar and Rick Dollinger criticized their opponents over the special session that they call a "political public relations gimmick."
Today, the Senate voted 38-20 in favor of a property tax cap. The Senate was in session and Nachbar and Dollinger took their opponents to task for this move, a move they said was a gimmick because of the GOP's desperation this election year.
"As the working and middle class families of upstate New York continue to be devastated by skyrocketing property taxes, the increasingly burdensome cost of day-to-day living, and a lack of sustainable good paying jobs, Republicans Joe Robach and Jim Alesi are participating, while on the public dime, in a special session of the state Senate that has served as nothing more than a political public relations gimmick meant to bolster a fading Republican Senate Majority.
"Republicans Robach and Alesi have flip-flopped on putting a stop to unfunded mandates, have sidestepped a real solution to the property tax crisis facing New Yorkers, and have cut-and-run without addressing the need for a circuit breaker. The time for excuses is over - we need real leadership in Albany that will get the job done."
Nachbar and Dollinger are right. This can be extended to the full Republican Senate. They had six months to accomplish something and they failed to do so. That's why we need a Democratic state senate.
One more note: Jerri and I will be sitting down with Nachbar on Monday. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments section or e-mail them to me at robert.harding22@gmail.com.
"Today, we were joined by Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, who also chairs the New York State Property Tax Relief Commission, at a rally in downtown Rochester, calling for drastic property tax reforms and real solutions to upstate New York's fiscal crisis. In the wake of Democratic urgings, Albany Senate Republicans, led by Majority leader Dean Skelos, have called for a special session to address a tax cap, in a transparent political maneuver that is too little, too late. If Senate Republicans were truly committed to solving our states problems they would begin by committing to a relief package that includes a tax cap, a circuit breaker, and a halt to unfunded mandates.
"After ten years of being asleep at the wheel, Republicans have finally agreed to talk about a tax cap. While a tax cap is the least Republicans can do, and a first step to solving a much larger statewide problem, we find it inexcusable that Republicans Joe Robach and Jim Alesi have failed to take action year after year. Unfortunately, the Senate Republican proposal to pass a property tax cap bill will fail to meet the needs of the working families in New York, and can simply be summed up as too little, too late."
"Today, we are calling on Senate Republicans to wake up to the real issues of a crumbling upstate economy that has been accompanied by an even more dire outlook for middle class families in New York State. And, asking when they return to Albany to commit to the development of a true relief package that includes the tax cap, a circuit breaker, and a halt to unfunded mandates. The time for partisan agendas and excuse making is over; we need real change, and real results in Albany."
This is why we need a full year Legislature, not a part-time legislature. In the case of the GOP state senate however, the incompetence would not get any better. They have failed the people of New York and it will take two people like Nachbar and Dollinger to change the direction of the New York State Senate.
SD-55 Democratic challenger David Nachbar has a great bankroll going into his race with Sen. Jim Alesi.
Nachbar filed his figures, which includes $175,000 in self-financing for his campaign. Altogether, Nachbar received $50,866.41 in contributions, which include contributions he has received from his ActBlue page. Nachbar was recognized as one of the top fundraisers for the week on ActBlue.
His opponent Alesi received $62,325.00 in contributions plus $17,594.12 in miscellaneous receipts, giving Alesi $508,044.73 cash on hand.
What does this mean for Nachbar? Good things. Very good things. Not only does Nachbar have the ability to self-finance (which he is doing), but he also has the ability to fundraise. Raising $50,000 in a quarter might not be impressive to some, but it is in Nachbar's case when you consider he has been in this race for over a month. Yes, that's one month. I interviewed Nachbar on June 4, only a couple of days after he declared his candidacy.
So while Nachbar didn't beat Alesi in the fundraising column, things are looking very good for Nachbar. He has been endorsed by Sen. Chuck Schumer and his race is truly one of the bigger races here in New York.
1. Darcy Burner WA-08 $47,589.77
2. Kay Hagan NC-Sen $27,568.33
3. Rick Noriega TX-Sen $22,627.38
4. Donald Barber NY-SD-51 $11,440.00
5. Barack Obama President $11,179.93
6. Paul Newell NY-HD-64 $10,425.00
7. Michael McMahon NY-13 $9,211.33
8. Gary Peters MI-09 $8,587.75
9. David Nachbar NY-SD-55 $7,751.00
10.Tracey Brooks NY-21 $6,085.00
That's right, fully half of the top 10 are New Yorkers and three of those five are state-level candidates, the first time any state level candidate have ever been in the top 10.
Don Barber is the highest ranked New Yorker at number 4. Number 5? Barack Obama. Wrap your head around that one.
Paul Newell comes in 6th, a strong showing and outpacing every federal candidate from New York on the list.
It is really heartening to see half of the list from New York, but also that three of those five are state level candidates. ActBlue is an amazing tool and I congratulate those candidates and campaigns that have embraced it. I also salute those donors who have given via ActBlue. The GOP doesn't have anything like it and their donors aren't as comfortable giving to candidates online.
Go New York!
P.S. If your campaign is not yet on ActBlue, change that. As you can see, ActBlue is a great tool even for state level candidates. This is a big part of how we run campaigns now. Get with it.
Calling Nachbar and Dollinger "a great team that will do great things for the families they represent" Schumer gave his seal of approval for the two candidates. Schumer was also in town to meet with the folks at Canales Pharmacy, a small pharmacy in Henrietta. The Democrat and Chroniclediscussed Schumer's focus on pharmacies today and how he is advocating for quicker federal payments to these pharmacies who are struggling because of the slow process in which they are paid.
Schumer's backing of Dollinger and Nachbar was big news today. Schumer has backed New York State Senate candidates in the past, including his very public backing of Daniel Squadron against Sen. Marty Connor in SD-25. Schumer is in charge of increasing our majority in the U.S. Senate and is also playing a role in Democrats taking back the New York State Senate in November.
Just a few minutes ago, New York's senior US Senator endorsed SD-55 challenger David Nachbar and SD-56 challenger Rick Dollinger. These are two very winnable races and we've got two great candidates out there fighting the good fight. It's great to see Schumer supporting these guys in our fight to retake the state senate. Via email:
Chuck Schumer, New York's senior Senator, today endorsed Rick Dollinger and David Nachbar in their campaigns for State Senate. Nachbar is challenging Jim Alesi in the 55th Senatorial District, while Dollinger is challenging Republican Joe Robach in the 56th.
"We're looking forward to real change in the White House, but we need change just as badly in Albany," said Schumer, who serves as Chairperson of the US Democratic Senate Campaign Committee. "Rick Dollinger and David Nachbar have the strength and determination to help make New York the great state it can be."
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"Each year, I travel to every county in New York State, and each year I see how it's getting harder and harder for working families in upstate New York. Property taxes, gas prices and the sagging economy keep families in a state of perpetual economic uncertainty, and it has to stop," explained Schumer. "Dave Nachbar has spent his career creating jobs, and Rick Dollinger will return to the Senate with the know-how to deliver for Monroe County. They're a great team that will do great things for the families they represent."
"I want to thank Senator Schumer for his support, and for all that he's done for our community," said Nachbar. "If we're going to turn upstate around, lower people's taxes and create good jobs, we need more leaders like him fighting for the people of New York State."
"Senator Schumer is a friend and a real leader in Washington, and I'm honored to have his support in my campaign," added Dollinger. "New Yorkers are calling out for change, and a Democratic majority in our State Senate will be the change that moves New York forward again. Property taxes are overwhelming, families are being split up because of the lack of good jobs, millions lack basic health coverage, and our communities are looking for new leadership. The days of the do-nothing State Senate are over - it's time to get things done."
Jerri and I covered a lot of ground in our interview with Nachbar, discussing the issue he has heard the most while out talking to voters, property taxes, turning our economy around and a number of other topics.
