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SULLIVAN for CONGRESS 21st District, N.Y.

Our survival is on the line in the 2008 elections. Who we elect to the

Presidency, Vice- Presidency and Congress will determine our fate.

The PRIORITY issues in campaign 2008 are:

(1) Homeland Security. If we are not safe, all other issues will not matter.

(2) Emergency/Disaster Preparedness. Government can't save us. We

must save ourselves. Be ready.

(3) Maintaining a steady flow of affordably priced oil. Oil is the lifeblood

of our economy and way of life. If oil becomes too costly, rationed, or not

available; our economy will crumble, our way of life will disappear and

our nation will cease to exist.

(4) We must immediately take steps to adapt to this energy crisis.

Provide relief from federal and state gas taxes. Drill for oil whereever it is

to be found. Utilize our vast coal reserves for electric power generation

railroads and home heating needs. Develop solar, water, and wind power.

Rebuild our rail roads to move freight and passengers. Build light rail

commuter lines linking suburbs and cities. Rebuild the Erie Canal and

Hudson River waterway facilities to move freight and people. Mandate

that auto makers produce vehicles that get 50 miles per gallon or better

now, not 10 years from now. Conserve energy. Adapt our lifestyles to a

world where oil will be expensive and scarce.

5. As long as oil, in particular imported oil, is the lifeblood of our economy

and way of life, the troops are not coming home. Get over it! We must

maintain a military, naval and air presence in the oil producing regions of

the world to assure the steady flow of oil and to block foes who seek to

take over those oil producing places. To cut and run from Iraq and

Afghanistan is not the answer. We owe it to our brave young men and

women who have sacraficed their lives, or suffered wounds, for us, to

prevail. We cannot abandon the Iraqis, Afghans and Israel.

For my complete campaign platform and issue positions go to:

http://journals.aol.com/lonerangeralbany/lonerangeralbany/

If you want campaign reform, term limits and substance, I am your man!

I am not asking for or receiving support or endorsements from special

interest groups. Like the man in the Midas muffler ad, I'm not going to

pay a lot for this congressional seat. Contact me at 438 5230. Albany.

YOU have a key role in campaign reform. Make the effort to become as

informed as possible, before you vote. Demand that the media provide

equal time and space for all bonafide candidates to get their messages

out to you. Pass the word to family, neighbors and friends.

VOTE SULLIVAN DEMOCRAT for CONGRESS Tues Sept 9 Noon-9pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU

THANK YOU ...to those who signed my designating petition for Congress, 21st District...to those who wanted to but could not, because they are Independents, Conservatives or Republicans...and to those who labored with me in the heat of summer to circulate, obtain signatures and witness my petition.

Signers made up a good cross section of 21st District Democrats. The majority came from wards in the City of Albany where I concentrated my petitioning efforts. Many were from the Towns of Bethlehem, Colonie, New Scotland, Guilderland,  Green Island, East and North Greenbush, Glenville and the cities of Watervliet, Cohoes,  Schenectady, Troy and Rensselaer. Some were from  Rotterdam, Westerlo, Duanesburg, Waterford. Cobleskill,  Schoharie and Montgomery Counties.

I personally obtained 629 signatures. I doubt that none of the other candidates can match that. Likely, most never even circulated their own petitions.

Brian Scavo, Albany County Legislator District 7, Albany outdid me with 670 signatures.

 Luan Trinh, Tony Golden, John Fey, Brett Freedman, Charlie Carr, John Scott, James Salvinski of Albany; Joseph P Sullivan of Green Island, Jack Murray of Watervliet, and Charlie Ryan Jr of Rensselaer added another 435 signatures.

Nacer Hechehouche, and his daughter, Amal, an Albany middle school student provided invaluable assistance.

So, like the Marines, a few good men, a woman and a girl, made the mark.

Big money, special interests and party organization are not necessary to get on the ballot and run a viable campaign.

The candidates, the media and the voters can make campaign reform a reality.

YES WE CAN!                                                        Joe Sullivan

 

SULLIVAN WON'T PAY A LOT FOR CONGRESSIONAL SEAT

 

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT * FOR CONGRESS  21st DISTRICT, NY

 

7 July 2008

Contact: JPS   438 5230

 

 

             

SULLIVAN  WILL NOT PAY A LOT  FOR CONGRESSIONAL SEAT

 

 

Joseph P Sullivan, of Albany, Democratic candidate for Congress, 21st District,

said, today:  "like the man in the Midas muffler ad, Sullivan will not pay a lot for

the 21st Congressional District seat being vacated by retiring Representative

Mike McNulty".

 

Sullivan does not intend to raise or spend more than 1,000 dollars on his campaign. He will file an in lieu of statement with the State Board of Elections

at the required times(s).

 

Sullivan is not seeking the backing of any special interest groups. 

 

Sullivan said "if voters want campaign reform, and they want term limits, I am

their man".

 

Sullivan expects the media will provide him, and the other candidates, with ample time and space to communicate their messages to the voters. All the voters have to do, is take the time to compare the candidates and their platforms, then vote  for the one who best represents the views and interests, of the voters.

 

Sullivan  said he has a more complete and comprehensive campaign platform than any of the other contenders, including: Tonko, Brooks,  and Darius.  All three are political insiders.

 

Sullivan website: http://journals.aol.com/lonerangeralbany/lonerangeralbany/

 

The Democratic Primary will be held, Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Polls will be open Noon to 9 pm. Absentee balloting will be available.  The last day for new voters to register and enroll to vote in the primary is August 15, 2008. Contact

county boards of elections for details and application forms.

 

Sullivan said primary voter turnout will likely be very low, perhaps less than  12

percent of the eligible Democrats. So, every vote will count!

 

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SULLIVAN HAILS SUPREME COURT GUN RULING

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT* FOR CONGRESS, 21st DISTRICT, N.Y.

 

26 JUNE 2008

Contact:  JPS 438 5230

 

 

 DEMOCRAT SULLIVAN HAILS SUPREME COURT GUN RULING

 

Joseph P. Sullivan, of Albany, Democratic candidate for Congress, 21st

District, N.Y., hailed today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the

constitutional right of law abiding citizens to keep guns in their homes

for self-defense.

 

Gang related gun violence has escalated rapidly in urban places like

Albany, Schenectady and Troy. It is only a matter of time until this trend

impacts the suburbs of these cities, Sullivan said.

 

It is imperative that law abiding citizens are able to bear arms to protect

themselves, their families, their homes and property, particularly in the

age of terrorism where gangbangers and other anti-social malcontents

are the  likely domestic allies of the foreign terrorists, who seek to destroy

us and our way of life, said Sullivan.

 

Sullivan reminds voters that, while oil and the economy have center stage

now, we must remember that our nation is under an elevated or significant

risk of terror attack(s) warning. When, not if, those attacks, come,  oil won't

be available at any price, and the economy will falter.

 

Having arms will enable law abiding citizens to survive the ensuing urban

chaos and civil disorder which will follow. Sullivan said.

 

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GOVERNORS PLAN NOT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

 

SULLIVAN for CONGRESS  21st District, New York

 

17 June 2008

Contact JPS 438 5230

 

 

     SULLIVAN SAYS GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL

     IS NOT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

 

Joseph P Sullivan, of Albany, Democratic candidate for Congress, 21st District, said today, that

Governor Paterson's  proposal is not property tax relief.

 

The proposal, prepared by the commission appointed by former Governor Spitzer, provides for a 4 percent "cap" on annual school property tax increases. If a school district increases taxes 1 percent, it can roll over the 3 percent credit to the next year, thus raising school property taxes 7 percent in that year.

 

This is not property tax relief, said Sullivan. The state is simply , in effect, mandating tax increases that can be rolled over to succeeding years. This acts like compound interest, because the tax base continues to grow each year. The Governor's proposal takes away school budget increase determinations from district voters, in effect, taking away local fiscal checks and balances.

 

The state could provide real property tax relief for homeowners and businesses, by passing legislation that dissolves local school districts and boards, creating one property tax roll and vesting control and accountability for school performance and budgets with local city and town

elected officials., Sullivan said.

 

 

Local voters should retain the right to vote down a school budget proposal and the state law must be amended to provide that all votes are final and binding...no reruns! The last year's budget simply carry's over.

 

Sullivan said the recent Siena College poll finding that 76 percent of those polled want school property tax relief .. but,  does not mean that the respondents want the plan proposed by the Governor.

 

Voters want school property tax relief, but let the state get it right before passing more legislation that only aggravates the problem, said Sullivan.

 

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SULLIVAN SUPPORTS TRUCKERS CAPITOL CONVOY

 

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT * FOR CONGRESS  21st District , NY

 

18 June 2008

Contact: JPS (518) 438 5230

 

          SULLIVAN SUPPORTS TRUCKERS CAPITOL CONVOY

 

Joseph P Sullivan, of Albany, Democratic candidate for Congress, 21st District

supports the truckers Capitol convoy which will arrive at the State Capitol on

Thursday, June 19 at about 10 AM.

 

The purpose of the convoy is to motivate state legislators to provide fuel tax and NYS Thruway toll relief to truckers.

 

If the state legislature grants truckers fuel tax and toll relief, this will keep trucks rolling and result in lower food prices at local markets, said Sullivan.

 

New York State and Federal governments, have experienced a fuel tax windfall as a result of the rapid escalation of fuel costs. Both governments can, and should, provide fuel tax relief to truckers, which translates into food cost relief for all, Sullivan said.

 

Sullivan's website is: http://journals.aol.com/lonerangeralbany/lonerangeralbany

 

 

                                                                               J P Sullivan

                                                                               438 5230

 

SULLIVAN FOR CONGRESS 2008 PLATFORM

Our survival as individuals, families and a nation is on the line in the 2008 elections.

Who you elect President and Vice-President, and to represent you in Congress will determine whether we survive or not.

 

HOMELAND (NATIONAL) SECURITY

EMERGENCY/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS and

MAINTAINING A STEADY FLOW OF AFFORDABLY PRICED OIL

are the priority issues in campaign 2008

If we are not safe, none of the other domestic and social issues will matter.

Individuals, churches, synagogues and schools must  prepare for emergencies and disasters, including terrorist attacks.

Do not look to government to save us..

We must act to save ourselves!

Oil is the lifeblood of our economy and way of life.

Oil is becoming costly.

Soon it will be rationed and then not available at any price.

The United States must maintain military, naval and air forces in world oil producing regions , and on the seas to ensure a steady flow of oil to the Homeland.

The troops are not coming home! Get over it!

We must adapt our economy and way of life toward to the day when oil is scarce.

1. Secure our borders and ports

2. deal with the presence of tens of millions of poor, uneducated unskilled, non- English speaking illegal aliens who have invaded our country

3. combat terrorism and terrorists , at home and abroad

4. make emergency/disaster preparedness a priority

5. uphold 2d Amendment Right of law abiding citizens to bear arms

6. keep our national strategic oil reserve FULL

7. Drill for oil whereever it exists.

8. Develop alternative energy sources including coal,

shale oil, water power, solar and wind.

9. Farmers and farmland must grow food.

Corn for oil depletes the soil and causes steep increases in food prices.

10. Restore the Erie Canal-Hudson River waterway to move freight.

The Erie Canal made New York the Empire State. The Erie Canal will once again play a vital role in a world where oil is scarce.

11. Rebuild our railroads to move freight and passengers.

Connect urban places, suburbs and rural areas with light rail passenger lines.

12. Rebuild our central cities. Make them more livable.

Restore law and order to urban streets and schools.

Return to K-8 neighborhood schools.

13. Congress should immediately act to require

domestic and foreign vehicle manufacturers, to produce vehicles for our U. S market  that get 40-50 MPG

I reaffirm my belief in the sanctity of life and

suppport English as our national language.

I support Virginia Senator Jim Webb, a naval academy  graduate, combat decorated Marine and former Secretary of the Navy

 for Vice President.

Being Commander In Chief is the principal role of the next President.

Senator Webb brings the military experience  and credentials, to the Democratic ticket

that Barack Obama lacks.

Being an American transcends ethnic and racial  diversity, gender, religion, political party and sexual orientation.

Homeland (National) Security is the PRIORITY ISSUE

in 2008 and beyond.

If we are not safe, and we can not, in the short run,

ensure the availabilty of affordably priced oil;

our economy will crumble, our way of life will disappear

and our country will cease to exist.

Go to my website for more

(lonerangeralbany at journals.aol.com)

 

Anti Terror Hotline is 1 866 SAFE NYS ( 723 3697)

For emergency/disaster preparedness information

go to  www.ready.gov

                                                                    J P Sullivan