I am dedicated to:
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True Progressive Reform
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Excellence in Education
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Universal Healthcare
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The New Energy Economy
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Trust and Integrity in Government
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Tax Fairness and Wise Spending
We live in a time of great challenge and great opportunity in the Mid-Hudson Valley. It is clear that we need new, progressive, energetic leadership to address the tough issues of our time. I am committed to working for you in Albany.
Great Interview with The Albany Project
Robert Harding of The Albany Project had this to say about Jonathan: "Smith is a lifelong Democrat who will give Miller a tough challenge. In the year where we are looking to take back the New York State Senate, these close Assembly races can be overlooked. Smith gives us a reason not to ignore the race in AD-102. I talked with Smith today and he is a very impressive, progressive candidate... I was very impressed by Jonathan's answers. This is a winnable Assembly seat for us. Poughkeepsie - In a continued wave of momentum for the Smith for Assembly campaign, the Working Families Party has endorsed Jonathan Smith for State Assembly in the 102nd District to unseat Joel Miller this November. Dear Friends, LaGrange, New York - The LaGrange Democratic Committee endorsed Jonathan Smith for State Assembly in the 102nd district. The committee overwhelmingly voted to endorse Smith who has now won 3 out of the 4 Democratic Town Committees that have endorsed in this race, including Fishkill and Hyde Park. Vicki Kampf, a great Democrat and activist, wrote the following letter to the editor which appeared in the Poughkeepsie Journal. I am so proud to have the support of strong Democrats like Bob and Vicki Kampf as we fight for the issues that we care about and against negative campaigning. 02/18/2008
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SMITH ADDS WORKING FAMILIES TO DEMOCRATIC NOD
On Tuesday, June 3, the Working Families Party confirmed through a statement and an endorsement that Jonathan Smith represents the needs of Hudson Valley working families.
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DUTCHESS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE ENDORSES SMITH!
On May 22nd, the Dutchess County Democratic Committee voted to endorse our campaign by an overwhelming 60% majority. The enthusiasm and turnout at the convention was astounding - the room was packed, and there was a great energy about all the participants. With this kind of support and this level of excitement, we will go on to victory in November!
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Our First Video
We knew early on that in order to beat a 14 year entrenched Republican it will take resources, a winning plan, ingenuity, modern technology, and a lot of hard work. Our campaign has raised the second highest fundraising total in the state, has brought together a veteran and winning campaign team, and has the grassroots know-how.
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Joel Tyner Endorses Smith!
To me, it goes way beyond the fact that Jonathan Smith's campaign for Assemblymember for the 102nd Assembly district has been strongly endorsed by the Hyde Park, LaGrange, and Fishkill Dem Committees...
Frankly, perhaps it means more to my decision on this matter that quite a few of the long-time progressive Dems that I've worked with in Dutchess for well over a decade have chosen to strongly endorse Jonathan as well.
I need to be able to look myself in the mirror on this-- and I need to be able to look myself in the eye...
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Poughkeepsie Alumnae House Event A Terrific Success!
65 local supporters joined Jonathan on Thursday for a meet-the-candidate event at the Vassar Alumnae House in Poughkeepsie.
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LAGRANGE DEMOCRATS ENDORSE SMITHLaGrange Joins Fishkill and Hyde Park in Endorsing Smith
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Two Great Letters of Support in the Poughkeepsie Journal
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THANK YOU FISHKILL AND HYDE PARK FOR YOUR ENDORSEMENT
Dear Friends,
I wanted to take a special moment to reach out to the members of the Fishkill and Hyde Park Democratic Committees and thank you for your endorsement of this campaign. I am honored to have your support and I look forward to working with all of you to effect meaningful and progressive change here in the district and in the state as a whole.
Here is my commitment to you:
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Daily Freeman: "I'm surprised that Joel Miller doesn't know that..."
Staatsburg resident aims to oppose Miller
By Hugh Reynolds , Political editor
KINGSTON - Jonathan Smith of Staatsburg has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to challenge seven-term incumbent Republican state Assemblyman Joel Miller of the town of Poughkeepsie.
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