Last week I wrote a diary criticizing Jon Powers for failing to endorse the woman who beat him in the Democratic primary for NY-26, Alice Kryzan. Perhaps I spoke too soon. Powers has now come out with a full-throated endorsement of Kryzan. His full email after the break:
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 returning without health care they have earned -- there is no question that our country is hurting because of Washington’s failed leadership. With just 18 days until Election Day, I write to urge you to vote for change. We have a chance to elect a new Member of Congress to represent the working men and women of Western New York and I hope you will join me in supporting Alice Kryzan for Congress.
Families in Western New York have a clear choice. As our youth are moving out of state to find jobs, do we want a representative who will continue to send our jobs overseas? Or do we want someone who will fight to grow good paying Green-collar and Green-tech jobs that will move Western New York into the 21st Century.
Do we want someone who will continue to fail our veterans and military families or someone who will work to restore honor to our fighting forces?
Do we want someone in Washington to continue the failed economic policies of the Bush Administration or do we want someone who will work toward relieving the tax burden on the Middle Class?
The choice between the two candidates campaigning for the 26th Congressional District is clear for Western New Yorkers, and that is why I am endorsing Alice Kryzan.
Alice will fight for the middle class and work to bring a new generation of jobs back to Western New York. She has signed on to the Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq and will take care of our returning veterans.
Chris Lee talks about a new direction, but clearly supports the status quo. His website fails to even mention veterans or our brave men and women currently fighting in two wars. That, I believe, is proof of his lack of compassion he has for those who are defending our nation.
The choice between Alice Kryzan and Chris Lee could not be clearer for the working families of Western New York. Western New York deserves a representative in Congress who will fight for us.
You can learn more about Alice’s vision for our country at her website http://www.kryzanforcongress.com/
Please volunteer, spread the word, and help us bring real change to Washington by voting for Alice on November 4th.
Sincerely,
Jon
I'm very glad to see that Jon is being a team player on this one. I hope all of Jon's supporters will get behind Alice and help turn NY-26 blue!