A Breath of Fresh Air – Didi Barrett
Let’s face it. We all know the New York legislative process is a mess. It’s easy for us, citizens, to throw up our hands in disgust and say, there is no sense in voting. It’s the same old, same old. Here’s our chance to make a difference.
I was privileged to meet Didi Barrett when she first declared her candidacy. I found her engaging, forthright, smart, articulate and thoughtful. It’s refreshing to see a woman step up to the plate and take on the establishment. I was amazed to discover there are only 10 female senators as opposed to 52 males in the New York Senate. Maybe if the odds changed, so would the working climate within the legislature.
I agree with her when it comes to Women’s issues, education, and the environment. Her policies are in direct opposition to her opponent, who has a record of voting against a woman’s right to choose what happens to her own body, against no fault divorce and against allowing women time off from work for breast cancer screening.
Ms Barrett has captured the imagination of many prestigious organizations. She has recently received the endorsement of U.S. Sen. Gillibrand who said, “Didi… is a proven problem solver, who is committed to turning our economy around and working with small businesses and communities to create good-paying jobs.” The League of Conservation Voters has also thrown in its support. Her opponent, Mr. Saland, holds one of the worst voting records when it comes to environmental issues.
So it’s time for a change and a breath of fresh air. Didi Barrett gets my vote in the hope that my grandchildren will not be forced to live in a world contaminated by my generation.
Judy Rusk
As far as I am concerned, Didi Barrett is the only "eligible" candidate!
ReplyDeleteI don't care what the issues are, I want a State Senator that I know with much more assurance then a Senators say so that he or she doesn't have a conflict of interest and will represent NYS to the best to their abilities and not the best interests of their Law Firm, clients or fellow NYS Bar members.
It amazes me that Saland and others arn't forced to discontinue their law practices while serving in the NYS Senate and Assembly and I for one will never again vote for an attorney that isn't willing to discontinue the practice of NYS Law while they serve in office.
These attorneys are little more than lobbyists and it is you and I that are paying their $80,000 salaries.