John Hall continues to attrack huge press attention to the campaign in the 19th District.  This ability will be a HUGE asset in defeating Sue Kelly.

Yeseterday he was on page 2 of the NY Post
http://www.nypost.com/...

The story was then picked up by UPI and went nationwide!
http://washingtontimes.com/...

Please sign up to volunteer and get camapaign updates at:
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John Hall, a 35 year member of two unions (AF of M and AFTRA) joined in solidarity with CSEA, SEIU, Planned Parenthood and students in a press conference outside Sue Kelly's Office, calling on her to oppose cuts to Medicaid and student loans.

Below is Hall's statement:

"I would never dump the tax breaks for corporations and the top 1% onto the backs of students and the sick.

In Congress I will be a voice for people of the district and fight for their interests, not the special interests.

On a day where ExxonMobil again announces record profits, I oppose the $40 billion in budget cuts to student loans, Medicaid, Medicare, Child Support Enforcement, Foster Care and Supplemental Security Income."

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Meet Sue's New Boss, Same as the Old Boss

(Dover Plains, NY): Sue Kelly continued her lock step allegiance to the culture of corruption over the people of the 19th District by endorsing political boss Roy Blunt for Republican Majority Leader.

John Hall, a Democrat who is running to take Kelly's seat in New York's 19th District said, "This supposed change of leadership is outrageous; it's time to clean house and give the people of the district a real voice in Congress. I will stand up for clean elections. I will fight for campaign finance reform. I will fight to reform lobbying laws. As usual Sue is missing in action on these issues."

(more after the jump)

Although only in the race for a couple weeks the Hall campaign is going full steam!

We are announcing a top-notch group of staff, consultants and policy advisors that are going to run a succesfull campaign to 'Redefine National Security.'

The experience and size of the staff show that Hall has a true commitment to winning this race and the resources to build a campaign structure and grassroots network throughout the district.

The full list can be viewed here:
http://www.johnhallforcongress.com/...

You will also find staff with experience from netroots favorites including Paul Wellstone and Ginny Schrader.

Please do your part to help and sign up to volunteer and get our email updates!!

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In today's NYT's, Sue Kelly joined in the republican smear campaign against Eliot Spitzer.

http://www.nytimes.com/...

Why was she upset?  Because Spitzer stood up to her and opposed legislation she supported that would have protected white collar criminals and hurt the people of the district.

Democrats must stand up and fight these tactics!

In response, John Hall issued the following statement:

"On the same day that Sue's political boss Tom Delay is under indictment and resigning as majority leader, it is outrageous that she would level these baseless attacks against Eliot Spitzer."

Hall continued, "Spitzer has boldly stood up and fought white collar crime, protecting the people of the 19th district. Sue Kelly has done the opposite and puts special interests before the district and supports legislation that would hamper investigations of white collar crimes."

Hall concluded, "Instead of Sue Kelly attacking a dedicated public servant, maybe she should get to work returning Tom Delay's tainted campaign contributions."

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Interesting story from last nights Westchester DFA Meetup...

Jim Dean from DFA spoke, brilliantly, about the neccesity for grassroots organizing and challenging as many races as we can.  It was very inspirational.  

Before his speech John Hall and I went up to introduce ourselves.  As he shook John's hand, Dean got a suprised look on his face.  Then exitedly asked, wait, you're not THE John Hall are you?  He then asked John for his autograph!!

He said he's interested in the race and in beating Sue Kelly!

Learn more about why John's past made Jim Dean want an autograph at:
http://www.johnhallforcongress.com

DISCLAIMER - Jim Dean, DFA, and Westchester DFA HAVE NOT yet endorsed any candidates in the race, just an interesting anecdote I thought you might enjoy.

John Hall is running for Congress in NY 19.

After many postings, and several embarassing car pictures of my dirty car during the Schrader campaign on MyDD, I'm now proud to announce that I have joined John Hall's campaign.

http://www.johnhallforcongress.com

John is running on a platform of redefining National Security to ensure the needs of all Americans are protected.  He is a proud, progressive Democrat and we have much more information on his policy positions on our website.

http://www.johnhallforcongress.com