Campaign News

Two Great Letters of Support in the Poughkeepsie Journal

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.

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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..."

02/18/2008
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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Poughkeepsie Journal: "Smith wants to bring his message of reform to Albany."

2nd Democrat seeks Miller's Assembly seat
Hyde Park political consultant enters race
By John Davis
Poughkeepsie Journal

January 31, 2008
   
HYDE PARK - Another Democrat is challenging the re-election bid of Assemblyman Joel Miller, R-Poughkeepsie.   

Jonathan Smith, a Hyde Park-based political activist, wants to bring his message of reform to Albany. The election is Nov. 4.
       

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Jonathan Smith Raises Over $125,000 to Unseat Miller for NYS Assembly

HYDE PARK, NY – Jonathan Smith, a Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly from Hyde Park, announced today that he has raised $126,456 from supporters to unseat seven-term Republican incumbent Joel Miller in the 102nd District. This remarkable first filing stands as further proof of rising support for Democratic candidates for public office and is already enough to launch a major upset in the battle to win the seat.


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Champions of Change

Organizations Backing Jonathan

Working Families Working Families Working Families
New York League of Conservation Voters Citizen Action Network International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Sierra Club 1199 SEIU

A Message from Jonathan


I am dedicated to:
  • True Progressive Reform
  • Excellence in Education
  • Universal Healthcare
  • The New Energy Economy
  • Trust and Integrity in Government
  • 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.

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