“On Sunday, Will Barclay shook Darrel Aubertine's hand in front of 300 people and agreed to spend the duration of this campaign living up to Darrel's positive campaign challenge. In his own words, Barclay said he was ‘Happy to pull the ads, happy to pull anything perceived as negative.’ Within hours, he flip-flopped on his agreement by making the ludicrous claim that his attack ads were ‘not negative.’”
“Yesterday morning, the first business day since the debate, Darrel Aubertine held up his end of the bargain and pulled all his ads that feature Will Barclay. Will Barclay unleashed yet another attack ad, followed by a series of press releases that were not only factually untrue, but also attacked Darrel personally.”
”Once more, we call upon Will Barclay to be a man of his word by abiding by the agreement he made on Sunday. If he truly believes that he is the better candidate, he should be willing to have ads focusing on the issues important to the people of Central and Northern New York. If he is not willing to do so, it speaks volumes about his character and his candidacy.”
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The State of Upstate
BUFFALO- During the first ever State of Upstate Address delivered by Governor Elliot Spitzer today in Buffalo, investment in New York agriculture was a featured component of the $1 Billion investment plan he outlined for Upstate New York. Governor Spitzer named four members of the New York State Legislature who have made it clear that agricultural investment is vital to restoring the economy of Upstate New York. Included among those four members of the State Legislature who have made it clear to the Governor that agriculture is important to any economic revitalization plan for Upstate New York is Assemblyman Darrel J. Aubertine (D-Cape Vincent).
In addition to thanking Assemblyman Aubertine for the efforts that he has made on behalf of New York's farmers, Governor Spitzer addressed the efforts that the State of New York made in conjunction with local and Congressional leaders to help bring additonal troops to Fort Drum. The State's plan to invest and develop $10 million of new housing was reported to be integral to the effort to secure the Army's commitment to restation an additional 1900 soldiers to Fort Drum in the near future.
Governor Spitzer mentioned four cities, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Plattsburg, and most important locally, Ogdensburg as communities he hoped would benefit from the efforts he has proposed to attract investment from Canada.
Finally, Governor Spitzer mentioned Jefferson Community College as one of the institutions he hoped would benefit from his plan to create a $4 billion permanent endowment for the State University system.
In addition to thanking Assemblyman Aubertine for the efforts that he has made on behalf of New York's farmers, Governor Spitzer addressed the efforts that the State of New York made in conjunction with local and Congressional leaders to help bring additonal troops to Fort Drum. The State's plan to invest and develop $10 million of new housing was reported to be integral to the effort to secure the Army's commitment to restation an additional 1900 soldiers to Fort Drum in the near future.
Governor Spitzer mentioned four cities, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Plattsburg, and most important locally, Ogdensburg as communities he hoped would benefit from the efforts he has proposed to attract investment from Canada.
Finally, Governor Spitzer mentioned Jefferson Community College as one of the institutions he hoped would benefit from his plan to create a $4 billion permanent endowment for the State University system.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Where's Darrel?
According to published reports on WWTI's website, Darrel J. Aubertine (D-Cape Vincent) spent the day speaking with business and labor leaders in Watertown and Alexandria Bay in Jefferson County.
Darrel plans to spend Friday campaigning in Oswego County.
According to WWTI, Mr. Aubertine's opponent plans to spend tomorrow campaigning door-to-door in Watertown. I hope Mr. Barclay doesn't knock on too many doors of the approximately 65% of voters who re-elected Darrel when he faced Scott Gray in 2004. I suspect they may be partial to the most effective Assembly member Jefferson County has seen in more than a generation, and may just tell Mr. Barclay why they won't be voting for the over privileged son of a multi-millionaire corporate banker.
Darrel plans to spend Friday campaigning in Oswego County.
According to WWTI, Mr. Aubertine's opponent plans to spend tomorrow campaigning door-to-door in Watertown. I hope Mr. Barclay doesn't knock on too many doors of the approximately 65% of voters who re-elected Darrel when he faced Scott Gray in 2004. I suspect they may be partial to the most effective Assembly member Jefferson County has seen in more than a generation, and may just tell Mr. Barclay why they won't be voting for the over privileged son of a multi-millionaire corporate banker.
Aubertine Welcomes Debates
A spokesman for the Aubertine campaign for the 48th State Senate District seat has stated that Assemblyman Darrel J. Aubertine (D-Cape Vincent) "looked forward to an opportunity to debate."
According to WWTI Aubertine said, "I look forward to any opportunity to discuss the issues. I have debated in each of my Assembly campaigns, and see no reason why this would be any different."
WWTI also reported that a spokesman for the Aubertine campaign stated that Mr. Barclay never reached out to the Aubertine campaign about debates, but issued a debate challenge through the media.
William Barclay (R-Pulaski) has called for at least one public debate in each of the three counties of the State Senate district. Mr. Barclay has also called on Governor Elliot Spitzer to quickly call the special election.
Governor Elliot Spitzer has not yet announced a date for the special election, perhaps because he had been concerned with yesterday's State of the State Address. Local political insiders speculate that the election will be held in early March to allow the local boards of elections time to prepare polling machines following the workout they will be given in upcoming Republican and Democratic Presidential primaries. Recently retired State Senator James Wright (R-Watertown) reportedly delayed his resignation to prevent problems the local boards of elections anticipated would accompany holding the special election on the same date as the Presidential primary.
According to WWTI Aubertine said, "I look forward to any opportunity to discuss the issues. I have debated in each of my Assembly campaigns, and see no reason why this would be any different."
WWTI also reported that a spokesman for the Aubertine campaign stated that Mr. Barclay never reached out to the Aubertine campaign about debates, but issued a debate challenge through the media.
William Barclay (R-Pulaski) has called for at least one public debate in each of the three counties of the State Senate district. Mr. Barclay has also called on Governor Elliot Spitzer to quickly call the special election.
Governor Elliot Spitzer has not yet announced a date for the special election, perhaps because he had been concerned with yesterday's State of the State Address. Local political insiders speculate that the election will be held in early March to allow the local boards of elections time to prepare polling machines following the workout they will be given in upcoming Republican and Democratic Presidential primaries. Recently retired State Senator James Wright (R-Watertown) reportedly delayed his resignation to prevent problems the local boards of elections anticipated would accompany holding the special election on the same date as the Presidential primary.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Darrel Launches Website and Opens County Offices
Darrel Aubertine, (D-Cape Vincent) candidate for the 48th State Senate District, today officially launched his campaign website www.electaubertine.com and opened campaign offices in each of the three counties making up the district: Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence. The campaign has hit the ground running just days after Aubertine entered the race.
The website details Aubertine's proven record of working to secure jobs, reduce healthcare costs, support quality education and lower property taxes, and shows why he is the candidate best suited to represent Central and Northern New York in the State Senate. The site will also keep residents informed about announcements, appearances and news concerning Darrel.
The campaign offices, located in the heart of each county, will be the central hubs of volunteer activity and community engagement.
“In the dairy business and as an Assemblyman from the region, I have always worked side-by-side with the people I serve,” said Aubertine, a farmer who represents the 118th Assembly District. “My campaign for the State Senate will be a reflection of that work.”
The website also features information about how to get involved. Anyone interested in volunteering who does not have access to the Internet (obviously no one reading this blog) can call the campaign directly at 315-342-1708, or stop by their county headquarters.
Oswego Headquarters
167 West First Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Jefferson Headquarters
169 Polk Street
Watertown, NY 13601
St. Lawrence Headquarters
20-22 Miner Street
Canton, NY 13607
The people reading this blog can click on the green Volunteer Button below
The website details Aubertine's proven record of working to secure jobs, reduce healthcare costs, support quality education and lower property taxes, and shows why he is the candidate best suited to represent Central and Northern New York in the State Senate. The site will also keep residents informed about announcements, appearances and news concerning Darrel.
The campaign offices, located in the heart of each county, will be the central hubs of volunteer activity and community engagement.
“In the dairy business and as an Assemblyman from the region, I have always worked side-by-side with the people I serve,” said Aubertine, a farmer who represents the 118th Assembly District. “My campaign for the State Senate will be a reflection of that work.”
The website also features information about how to get involved. Anyone interested in volunteering who does not have access to the Internet (obviously no one reading this blog) can call the campaign directly at 315-342-1708, or stop by their county headquarters.
Oswego Headquarters
167 West First Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Jefferson Headquarters
169 Polk Street
Watertown, NY 13601
St. Lawrence Headquarters
20-22 Miner Street
Canton, NY 13607
The people reading this blog can click on the green Volunteer Button below
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