JOEL GIAMBRA: “INDEPENDENT VISION NEEDS AN INDEPENDENT PATH”
>>> Media across New York State picks up the story and runs with it <<<
Since Joel Giambra announced an >>> “INDEPENDENT” <<< run for GOVERNOR of NEW YORK, we tend to like that because “INDEPENDENT” is part of the name for this blog
Giambra says his main message
is >>> REFORM <<< and
>>> CHANGING THE WAY BUSINESS IS DONE IN NEW YORK <<<
Conservatives, please note >>> UPSTATE REPUBLICAN GIAMBRA also signals his intent to seek
out the top of the Reform Party ticket in NY State in 2018 <<<
From the 3/1/18 “Giambra for Governor” press release :
“Candidate for Governor and former
Erie County Executive Joel Giambra announced today his intent to suspend his
run for the Republican nomination and instead focus his efforts on an
independent campaign…. ‘My message of
reforming and changing the way business is done in New York has been resonating
with voters across the political spectrum and while I remain a Republican, I
don't think my independent message has connected with state Republican leaders
who seem intent on continuing the losing formula that all but guarantees a
third term for Democrat Andrew Cuomo.’…
The former two-term Erie County executive will continue his discussions
with the state Reform Party with the intent to be that party's nominee…. ‘It is definitely time for a change in
Albany. The two major parties are resistant to the idea of change despite
the corruption and high taxes that have become a way of life in this state,’ Giambra said…. ‘My message of change has received
widespread support from the public, which includes a real plan to reduce the
size of government through consolidation, reform the MTA which presides over
the crumbling and most expensive subway system in the world, and legalize the
adult use of marijuana to raise billions of dollars in new revenue,’ Giambra
continued…. Giambra says that while he
respects both major parties, he said there is an unwillingness to confront the
idea that there is a better way to spend taxpayer money and that both parties
seem content to maintain the status quo….
‘We did not become the most taxed state in America by accident, it is
due to a systematic break down caused by politicians beholden to big donors and
party leaders rather than the people. We need to stop running a government that
is fueled by the kind of pay-to-play tactics that have helped Gov. Cuomo raise
$31 million in campaign money and fostered a climate of corruption currently on
display in a Manhattan court room’ Giambra said…. ‘The real fix starts at the top and can only
happen with a Governor who is independent of the corrupt Albany
culture. That is what my campaign has been about since day one and this is
now why I believe my message will be best heard and responded to as an
independent candidate,’ GIambra
concluded….”
EARLY MEDIA COVERAGE OF "INDEPENDENT" RUN
The following news outlets immediately covered the Giambra
announcement: the Auburnpub.com; usnews.com;
Newsday.com; NYStateofpolitics.com; buffalonews.com; nyupstate.com; timesunion.com; wibv.cm;
ballot access.org;
dailygazette.com; sfgate.com; thedailystar.com; democratandchronicle.com; nydailynews.com; syracuse.com;
fbherald.com; newstral.com --- And
of course, NOW: “The Brooklyn Independent GOP Fountainhead".....
