• Debate Tonight -- Tasini Statement and Reminder

    08/26/10

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District, released this statement regarding tonight's debate.

    Tonight, the candidates for the Democratic nomination will meet for what I hope will be the first in a series of debates from now until Election Day on September 14th (see below for live streaming option)

    I hope the debate focuses on substantive issues. In such a debate, I think it will be clear to voters that I am the only challenger with very specific proposals (not general feel-good statements) and a track record of working on a wide range of legislative and policy issues.

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  • Tasini on WNYC This AM, Debate Tonight

    08/23/10

    ** UPDATED
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District in New York, will be interviewed today at about 11:15 Eastern Time on The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. People who are not close to a radio dial may hear the interview LIVE on the web at:

    WNYC - The Brian Lehrer Show Aug. 23, 2010 - Crowded House Race

    ** UPDATE
    New York Times Story about last-minute change in rules

    In addition, tonight Jonathan will be appearing in a debate at Convent Avenue Baptist Church 420 W. 145th St. @ Convent Ave. He has committed to appearing at any forum and debate for the race because he believes in democracy and giving voters as much access to the information as they need to make an informed decision. However, the press should note that the organizers of the debate made a last-minute change late Sunday, without prior notice to the non-incumbent candidates, that gives special treatment to the incumbent. It is unfortunate and is not in the spirit of a balanced and fair forum.

  • Charles Rangel Runs Out The Clock -- And The Media Aids His Cause

    08/20/10

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    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District, released this statement on his opponent's fundamental disrespect for democracy and disdain for the voters.

    Forty years in Congress has taught Charles Rangel to adopt the mentality that all career politicians incorporate: the voters don't matter, the media will never hold you accountable for the real important issues and, if it's a choice between the party and your own political career, always choose your own political career first.

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  • Tasini Agrees To League Debate, Calls On Rangel To Do Same

    08/16/10

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    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District in New York, released this statement regarding the proposed debate to be sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the City of New York and Manhattan Neighborhood Network.

    I want to applaud the decision of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York to sponsor a debate among the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District. The League has a long history of working to expand the knowledge of voters throughout the nation about the democratic process and, in particular, the League has always believed that debate and discussion among candidates for office is a crucial process to make sure that voters are informed when they go to the polls.

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  • Politics Real People Can Afford

    08/11/10

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    The following statement was delivered tonight by Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the 15th Congressional District in New York, at the Plaza Hotel.

    The first thing I want to do is wish Charles Rangel a very happy 80th birthday. I wish him many more years of health and happiness.

    But today, standing outside The Plaza Hotel, it should be clear to the voters of the 15th Congressional District that my opponent can no longer represent their interests. He has abandoned the people.

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  • Tasini Comments on Today's Ruling Striking Down Anti-Gay Law

    08/04/10

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District in New York, released this statement on a U.S. judge's ruling striking down a ban against same-sex marriage in California.

    In today's world, we often wait for moments of justice that make our world a better place. Today, we had such a moment when the federal judge in California struck down a hateful, biased and anti-gay law.

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  • Tasini Reacts To Ethics Committee Hearing

    07/29/10

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    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District, reacted to today's Ethics Committee hearing on charges filed against the incumbent.

    One week ago, I called on Charles Rangel to give up his campaign for re-election, for the sake of the people who live in the 15th Congressional District, the Democratic Party and the country. Today, I am renewing that call.

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  • Charles Rangel Can No Longer Represent the 15th Congressional District

    07/27/10

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District, release the following statement regarding the choices facing the voters of the district.

    In the fog of the media's intense focus on what deal might be struck in the on-going ethics charges facing my opponent, we are missing the most obvious point: Charles Rangel can no longer effectively represent the people of the 15th Congressional District and will be a burden to the Democratic Party in the coming months and beyond.

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  • Tasini Calls on Rangel To Be Truthful, Vote NO on War Funding

    07/27/10

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District in New York, released this statement in advance of the House vote today on war funding for the war in Afghanistan.

    Three weeks ago, Charles Rangel mislead the voters of the 15th Congressional District. I am not talking about his explanations about the serious ethical charges he is facing before the House ethics committee. Rather, I am talking about a more serious issue: war and peace. Earlier this month, the incumbent voted FOR $33 billion in additional funding for the Afghanistan war, and, then, had the audacity to turn around and tell his constituents that he was AGAINST continued funding for the war.

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  • BREAKING: Tasini Calls On Rangel To End Re-Election Bid

    07/22/10

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District, released this statement regarding the apparent findings by the House ethics committee that Charles Rangel has violated ethics rules.

    I am calling today on Rep. Rangel to announce immediately that he will not be a candidate for re-election to the 15th Congressional District in New York in light of the findings of the House ethics committee that Rep. Rangel violated ethics rules. For the first time in eight years, the House ethics committee has taken a very serious step forward in ethics investigations, calling for the appointment of a special subcommittee to rule on the findings - a step last taken when former Rep. James Traficant was convicted of taking bribes.

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