I just wanted to take a second and point to blogger Buffalo Pundit’s post about supporting local business in Clarence, NY that may have seen a downturn from road closures since the tragic crash of flight 3407. We often forget the enormous role local business plays in our community [...]
From the Congressman’s Office:
Congressman Chris Lee, who represents and is a resident of Clarence, will be on the ground this morning with federal, local and state officials. He has issued the following brief statement:
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic accident that occurred last night in Clarence. [...]
The Batavian posted the following release from Genesee, Livingston, Wyoming and Orleans Democratic Committee Chairs:
The Democrats of the rural counties of New York’s 26th Congressional District (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties, or the GLOW region,) congratulate Chris Lee on being sworn in to represent the district in the [...]
Congressman Lee writes in an op-ed for the Democrat & Chronicle:
Until I was sworn in on Tuesday to represent western New Yorkers in Congress, I had spent my entire career in the private sector, helping build a family manufacturing business and create good-paying jobs.
I ran for this office [...]
26th District Congressman Chris Lee signed onto his first piece of legislation today becoming a co-sponsor of the ‘Stop The Congressional Pay Raise Act‘ a proposal to stop the automatic pay-raise for members of Congress in 2010. Lee said of the raises, “With unemployment on the rise and workers [...]
Congressman Lee Appointed to Influential House Financial Services Committee
Seat on Highly Sought-After Panel Ensures Western New Yorkers a Voice in Economic Recovery
“For too long, Washington failed to protect families, seniors and taxpayers from this crisis. That’s why I pledge to work tirelessly on behalf of the people of Western [...]
The Buffalo Bean got news that Congressman Chris Lee has been assigned to the Financial Services Committee; no doubt a very important committee in 2009.
Presser from Ranking Member Spencer Bachus:
Bachus Welcomes Chris Lee to Financial Services Committee
Ranking Member Spencer Bachus announced today that Congressman Chris Lee (R-NY) will [...]
The 111th Congress will officially be sworn in today ending 26th District Representative Tom Reynolds term and beginning the term of his replacement Christopher Lee.
[...]Rent to own online notes that a third of the 11th Congress can claim small business experience including the 26th district’s own Chris Lee.
[...]WXXI provides audio of an interview with Chris Lee conducted by Rachel Ward.
“The reason I ran was my three-year-old son. I’m concerned about his future, and the fact that government, even today, continues to think the solution is to spend more of taxpayers’ dollars. And we’re spending dollars that [...]
From the campaign:
The following are excerpts from Chris Lee’s remarks to supporters at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott after being declared the winner of the 26th district Congressional election.
“Tonight we are one step closer to getting Western New York and our country back on track.
“We are now going to [...]
Chris Lee has won the race for the 26th District. With 95% of precincts reporting Lee has 55% of the vote to Kryzan’s 40%.
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From the Kryzan campaign:
As the polls open this morning, the Republicans and Chris Lee supporters have littered the district with illegal and grossly misleading flyers about Alice Kryzan. The flyers carry no [...]
Alice Kryzan’s push to receive the Working Families Party has finally reached an end after several days of legal maneuvering. The WFP had endorsed Jon Powers who lost the Democratic primary election. Powers & Kryzan claimed that Powers acceptance of a new job and relocation to Washington D.C. opened a [...]
In an article entitled WNY House delegation to likely lose seat the Buffalo News makes note of the likely possibility that WNY will loses Congressional seat in the coming years potentially leaving the winner of the current race out in the cold.
[...]As mentioned earlier both Alice Kryzan & Chris Lee had a radio debate on Buffalo’s WBEN today. Two sources recapped the debate coming to very different conclusions. Of course the right leaning Buffalo Bean thought Lee outperformed Kryzan while the left leaning Buffalo Pundit thought Kryzan outperformed Lee.
Surprise, [...]
Alice Kryzan & Chris Lee will sit down on “Hardline with Kevin Hardwick” on Buffalos’ WBEN radio program from 10:30 - 12:00 a.m today.
[...]Something of a weekend bombshell was dropped by the Buffalo News which detailed that in 1989 Republican candidate Chris Lee was fired after he accessed his companies computer system to raise his customers credit. Lee was a salesman for a company named Ingram Micro. The paper detailed the story [...]
Buffalo Bean talks about the state of the race with Republican candidate Chris Lee.
[...]Update: Buffalo News has the story.
This just came in from the campaign.
Amherst, NY — Last night, the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Department ruled that Alice Kryzan’s name must appear on the ballot next Tuesday as the nominee of both the Working Families Party and the Democratic [...]
Democrat & Chronicle’s Jill Terreri writes:
The fight is no more pronounced than in Monroe County, where the retirement of two influential Republican congressmen — Reps. Tom Reynolds of Clarence, Erie County, and James Walsh of Onondaga — will create major changes to the region’s Washington delegation.
Despite Democrats’ perceived [...]
This weekend the Buffalo News gave their endorsement to Democrat Alice Kryzan saying:
26th District: Alice Kryzan
This is the most difficult call of the area’s congressional races. It is an open seat, formerly held by retiring Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Clarence. Neither of the two major party candidates — [...]
This weekend the Buffalo News ran a letter from employees of Orchard Park based company Enidine. They wrote:
In response to the campaign you and your backers have launched against the professional experience of your Congressional opponent, Chris Lee, we the undersigned - employees of Mr. Lee’s former company, Enidine, in [...]
The New York State Supreme Court has denied an appeal to place Democratic nominee Alice Kryzan on the Working Families Party line on November’s ballot. Kryzan had defeated Jon Powers in the Democratic primary. Powers had been endorsed by the WFP but notified the board of elections he was no [...]
The Albany project just noted that Larry Sabato has changed his rating for NY-26 from “leans Republican” to “toss-up” at Rasmussen. No indication yet on what specifically prompted the change.
[...]A week after Jon Powers endorsed his formal Democratic rival Alice Kryzan the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports he will go on a four-county (Monroe, Livingston, Genesee and Erie) tour for Kryzan and cut a robocall for the campaign.
[...]I have made a few updates to the site that will hopefully be helpful for those seeking information on the 26th Congressional District race here in NY. First is a quick section with population and voter registration information. I will be adding more statistical information about the district over [...]
With all the talk of stunning voter registration (Not to mention voter registration fraud) it may surprise you that a new study from the Center for the Study of Politics & Governance shows voters registration in New York, along with many other non-battleground states, is actually on the decline. [...]
Alice Kryzan was mentioned in an article posted on the very left leaning Web site Alternet. The article explores the potential gains women could make in Congress this year, noting Kryzan within a list of campaigns that are offering serious challenges over traditionally Republican held seats.
Even though incumbents are [...]
WGRZ looked into some of the claims in ads being run by the DCCC as well as the candidates in the 26th District. They found a bit of a mixed bag.
The Democratic party in Washington is airing the most controversial commercial of the campaign which attacks Chris Lee.
The [...]
Rochester’s City newspaper has endorsed Alice Kryzan for the 26th Congressional District race. The paper says of the candidate:
Alice Kryzan is a political newcomer who surprised many politicians and observers by winning the Democratic primary in September. She and Republican Chris Lee are vying for the open seat being [...]
The Chris Lee camp is hitting Alice Kryzan hard on a new ad entitled “Alice Kryzan’s Special Interest Hypocracy”
Meanwhile the campaign just sent out this press release:
Williamsville – While Alice Kryzan is busy breaking promises to Western New Yorkers on her pledge not to take special interest money, she now [...]
Alice Kryzan will be joined by Congressman Rahm Emmanuel Wednesday at Glen Falls Park in Williamsville, NY to “discuss the need for green collar jobs and economic innovation in Western New York and around the country.” The event will take place at 2:30pm.
I will gather more details as they arrive.
[...]I thought I posted about these but I guess I did not. Sorry for the delay.
The Negative Campaign of Alice Kryzan
The Truth
[...]With the idea of turning “Nature into energy and energy into jobs” Kryzan has launched a new ad:
[...]From the Kryzan camp:
Amherst, NY - Senator Hillary Clinton today announced her endorsement of Alice Kryzan for Congress in New York’s 26th district.
“Alice Kryzan has a proven track record of working on the issues that I have long championed – cultivating our communities, providing quality education and healthcare for [...]
Update: Rottenchester received an email in support of the Massa campaign for Ny-29th but was less than impressed.
Buffalo Pundit notes that the Obama campaign’s email list is being used to help Congressional candidates including Alice Kryzan.
The system sent out an email to subscribers who live in the [...]
The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle newspaper has endorsed Alice Kryzan for the 26th District.
Kryzan not only persuaded us she has good ideas worth trying, but that she possesses the kind of personal decorum that seems to be in short supply in the public arena. She took the high road [...]
Hat tip to Buffalo Pundit who posted about this first:
Friends,
Over the last 18 months, together, we have worked to call attention to the many challenges Western New Yorkers face. I listened to families struggling because of our weakened economy, soldiers fighting in a war without the necessary equipment and [...]
The Democrat & Chronicle notes that Democrats are outraising Republicans this election cycle in all but the 26th race. From the article:
WASHINGTON — Democratic House candidates are winning the race for campaign cash against Republicans in four of the five districts in the Rochester area, newly released federal spending [...]
The publication In These Times notes the 26th district race in their top ten races to watch in the country saying:
10. New York’s 26th District
It is a rare member of Congress who departs voluntarily after only five terms. But Tom Reynolds fell on hard political times. He had to fight [...]
During the first debate between Alice Kryzan & Chris Lee Rochester’s Renaissance Square project came up as an issue. I posed questions about the project to both candidates. Alice Kryzan’s campaign responded with a statement; Chris Lee answered all of the questions in detail and I have provided [...]
Money isn’t everything but it sure is important. Here is where the election stands in terms of money going into the final 19 days.
| 08/21/2008 Through 09/30/2008 | Kryzan | Lee |
| - | ||
| Itemized Individual Donations | $ 102,880 | $ 138,350 |
| Unitemized Donations | $ 16,487.61 | $ 9,806.45 |
| Other: (Including PACS) | $ 80,000 | $ 110,450 |
| Loans (Personal & otherwise) | $ 0 | $ 150,000 |
| Total Contributions Q3 | $ 199,367.61 | $ 266,956.45 |
| - | ||
| Total Spent Q3 | $ 179,037.08 | $ 842,222.06 |
Total [...]
Kryzan leaves empty spot at event
Photo credit Chris Lee for Congress Today candidates including NYS Supreme Court candidates, Mike Ranzenhofer and Joe Mesi, Asb. Jim Hayes and Jerry Schad, Amherst Town Clerk candidates, District Attorney candidates Frank Sedita and Diane LaVallee and Chris Lee who is running for the 26th District seat [...] Kryzan campaign on public works projects like Ren SquareI noted yesterday that Democratic candidate Alice Kryzan’s answer on Rochester’s Renaissance Square project during her first debate with Chris Lee left some unfulfilled. As such I asked the Kryzan campaign some follow up questions that attempted to gain more insight into how she, as a Congresswoman, would [...] Lee goes after Kryzan on ‘Special Interest’ donationsI am still going over the financials myself but the Chris Lee campaign just sent out the following:
Powers drew one time salary from campaign
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Despite months of repeated claims that candidate Jon Powers was not receiving a salary from campaign contributions, a financial report filed last night shows that Powers received $5,000 from the campaign on 9/18/08 nine days after losing the party nomination fight. Earlier in the year it was revealed that [...] Is Monroe County getting the “short shrift” in the 26th race?
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WHAM 13’s Evan Dawson thinks so in his latest blog post using Alice Kryzan’s inability to speak about Rochester’s Renaissance Square project as evidence that the overall Rochester area may be getting ignored in the 26th. During the debate Kryzan’s opponent Chris Lee jumped on Kryzan’s answer and after [...] Kryzan camps shows strong 3Q fundraisingFrom the campaign:
Video: First 26th Congressional District DebateThe first Congressional debate between Alice Kryzan and Chris Lee in New York’s 26th Congressional district was held in Buffalo and sponsored by WNED-TV & the League of Women Voters on October 9th 2008. I have uploaded the question & answer portions of the debate for both comment on this [...] Lee/Kryzan Debate recap & audio onlineYou can hear last nights debate at WNED. I haven’t watched the whole thing but will be putting my thoughts along with a quick recap on the blog this weekend. - Howard Owens has a review at the Batavian:
Kryzan/Lee debate tonightWNED Debate In the rochester area you can watch on WXXI-TV Channel 21 and WXXI-AM 1370. [...]Powers tells supports about new location & jobFrom an email sent by Powers tonight:
Kryzan releases business plan & accepts debate invitationJon Powers has accepted job in Washington, D.C.
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The Hill has confirmed what I have been hearing since finding out (just a couple hours ago) Jon Powers moved out of the state following his loss in the Democratic Primary; Powers has accepted a job in Washington, D.C. and has now notified the Working Families Party. This leaves [...] Think globally, act locally at Geneseo College tomorrowThought I would point you to this: On Wednesday Oct 8, SUNY Geneseo Students will register as many fellow students as possible to vote. This drive is solely organized by students. The event will take place on the College Green at 1:30pm. Student group Think Globally Vote Locally (TGVL) has acted as [...] Jon Powers moves out-of-state?The Buffalo News has a story about Alice Kryzan’s attempt to get on the Working Families Party line, her line of reasoning being that Powers should be taken off because he has moved out of state. OUT OF STATE? WHAT?
Kryzan discusses the bailout planToday Alice Kryzan said:
House defeats bailout, Reynolds supportedThe House of Representatives has voted against approving an emergency bailout plan called for by President Bush. Current 26th District Republican Representative Tom Reynolds voted for the bill. Final vote Yeah’s 204 Poll: Lee leads Kryzan 48% - 37%A SurveyUSA poll of 609 likely voters commissioned by WGRZ (Channel 2 in Buffalo) shows Christopher Lee leading Alice Kryzan in New York’s 26th District Congressional Race 48% to 37%. See the Full results here. It shows Lee (Republican) - 48% Lee gets Independence Party lineFrom the campaign: The Independence Party today made Republican Christopher J. Lee its candidate in the 26th Congressional District. The development is seen as a major coup for Lee, who now has the top two minor party lines along with the GOP slot. The Independence Party was able to place Lee on the [...] Kryzan responds to Chris Lee adThe Kryzan campaign has released the following responde to Christopher Lee’s attack ad: *** Kryzan offers plan for financial crisisFrom the Kryzan campaign (few days ago, sorry I am catching up on correspondence:
Lee earns Police backingFrom the campaign (Sent yesterday):
Chris Lee launches first attack ad: “Kryzan will do a number on the economy”
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Labeling Alice Kryzan a “Liberal Trial Lawyer” Republican candidate Christopher Lee charges his opponent will work to raise taxes ($2887) resulting in the loss of 59,037 jobs. The commercial also puts forward the taglines “Alice Kryzan, No Experience, Higher Taxes” and “Alice Kryzan, She’d Do a Number on Our Economy.” The [...] DCCC runs attack ad against Chris Lee
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Disclaimer: I accidentally hit publish when I meant save. I was in a hurry and apologize. I was going to include an official response from the campaign. I will have that up in a few minutes. Just to note the DCCC runs independent of the Kryzan campaign and by law [...] Chris Lee gets U.S. Chamber of Commerce EndorsementThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce has announced its endorsement Chris Lee. From the Press Release:
New Christopher Lee ad “American Made EnergyHat tip to The Buffalo Bean [...]Reynolds reacts to NY-26 raceThe D&C Blog looks at a memo released by current NY-26 Representative Republican Tom Reynolds.
Looking at Chris LeeThe Buffalo News takes a look at Christopher Lee’s strategy for taking on Alice Kryzan in the general. The piece sums up his strengths and weaknesses.
Kryzan to meet with labor leadersThe Democrat and Chronicle poliics blog reports that Alice Kryzan will meet with labor leaders at Unite Here on East Avenue in Rochester tomorrow. Kryzan had no labor support during the primary. [...]Tonawanda News interviews Dr. James CampbellDr. James Campbell professor of Political Science from the University at Buffalo weighed in on the 26th District race during an interview in the Tonawanda News.
Tasteless even in defeatThe Buffalo News reports that neither Powers or Davis called to congratulate their Democratic rival Alice Kryzan on her win. After seeing the two candidates self-destruct with endless and bitter negative attacks, I cannot say it isn’t a surprise. Still, Powers has left open the possibility of continuing his [...] On 9/11
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I wanted to take a moment today and acknowledge September 11th. Like many I believe this should be a day of remembrance, unity and a chance to reflect on what this nation represents. Terrorists hit the great symbols of our [...] Why Powers failed
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Powers thanks supports, leaves WFP run open
Ny-26 & Kryzan upset makes news
Kryzan statement on win
Chris Lee statement on Kryzan winStatement from Republican Christopher Lee:
Alice Kryzan wins the Democratic nominationAlice Kryzan, treated as nothing more than an also ran, has won the Democratic nomination in New York’s 26th District. [...]26th District Live Blog
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Alice Kryzan has won the race!
Want to give a plug out to | Fighting 29th | DragonFlyEye | Rochester Turning who are here with me. 10:29 - Current district numbers 42 Kryzan - 36 Powers - 23 Davis Powers/Kryzan Geneseo debate onlineWXXI has posted the audio from the Geneseo Kryzan/Powers debate online. Make sure to check it out and if you are still trying to make up your mind at the very last minute, hopefully this will help! [...]Polls OpenSorry I am late in saying this, I was getting coffee Primary Day!Today is primary day and if you are Democrat in the 26th you can vote for Jon Powers, Alice Kryzan or Jack Davis. You can look up your registration status and polling place here. Good luck to all the candidates and check back here later tonight for results! [...]Davis won’t be on November ballotAccording to the Buffalo News the state board of elections has ruled Jack Davis’ “Save Jobs and Farms Party” will not appear on the November ballot. The reason? Jack Davis forgot to sign the form. No, really, that is the reason. Davis can appeal the decision but it appears pretty [...] Where we stand in the Democratic Primary for NY-26Tomorrow is primary day for the Democratic candidates. If you are a registered Democrat and still undecided I suggest you listen to WXXI tonight at 9PM for a replay of Geneseo’s debate between Alice Kryzan & Jon Powers. You have undoubtedly been seeing a lot of advertisements lately, especially from [...] Interview with Ben DeGeorge; One of the Geneseo debate organizersRecently a group of students including Ben DeGeorge, a Senior at SUNY Geneseo, helped the campus organize a debate between Democratic candidates for the 26th District in New York. It was the second of only two debates held between the candidates and attended by Jon Powers and Alice Kryzan. Missing [...] Kryzan to get second “major” endorsement todayOn the heels of a recent endorsement by former Congressman John LaFalce, Alice Kryzan will announce a second endorsement in her bid for the Democratic nomination sometime today. More news as it comes in. [...]Lee concludes districtwide farm tourFrom the campaign: Today, 26th Congressional District candidate Chris Lee wrapped up his two-week districtwide farm tour. During visits with farmers in each of the district’s seven counties, Chris discussed the critical role the agricultural sector plays in creating jobs and growing Western New York’s economy.
Former Rep. John LaFalce endorses KryzanFrom the campaign: John LaFalce, a 14-term Congressman and long-time public servant, today endorsed rising star Alice Kryzan for Congress. A respected statesman, Vietnam era veteran, and popular leader, LaFalce said; “I couldn’t stay silent any longer with such an exceptional candidate in the field who is clearly head and shoulders above [...] Lamron review of Geneseo debateGeneseo’s student paper The Lamron has a recap of the SUNY Geneseo debate between Alice Kryzan and Jon Powers. From the article: Tuesday’s debate spanned such issues as government responsibility in natural disasters, the importance of small businesses, future jobs in Western New York and alternative energy. The audience posed [...] WBFO Interviews Alice KryzanRadio station WBFO 88.7 has an interview with Democratic candidate Alice Kryzan available on their Web site. [...]WBFO Interviews Jack DavisRadio station WBFO 88.7 has an interview with Democratic candidate Jack Davis available on their Web site. [...]Kryzan to unveil endorsement tomorrowSomeone the campaign is describing as a “Prominent Local Democratic Leader” will endorse candidate Alice Kryzan tomorrow at the Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda at 1pm tomorrow. The campaign only released a quote from the endorse who said they “Couldn’t stay silent any longer with such an exceptional candidate in [...] Blog Info:
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Polls are now open and will stay open until 9:00PM. If you are registered, go vote!
