IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE "Jereski for Congress" CAMPAIGN -- This Could Be It!
Corrupt, conservative Democrat incumbent Carolyn Maloney's election lawyers and campaign manager are resorting to corruption. They have used Congressional resources (taxpayer money) to fuel her reelection campaign, disrupted Board of Elections proceedings, badgering Board of Elections clerks, and thereby influencing the outcome of that proceeding - just like Bush did in Florida! They've also conspired to avoid being served with our court papers. They are bent on preventing an election by the voters - preferring one by election lawyers and bullying staffers - by getting us kicked off the ballot. We're fighting back to insist that she run a primary and debate Jereski about the issues we are all concerned with. Tomorrow could be our last day in court! We are charging conservative incumbent Maloney with corrupt use of power and authority and with disruption of the Board of Elections proceedings which decided against us (by only four signatures!). The Jereski Campaign knows we have enough legal [many witnessed by a certifed Notary Public] signatures. We demand a fair shot at making our case to the voters about why Jereski should be chosen by them to represent the district. We need you to come to this hearing! Bring signs and friends.

WHERE: 60 Center Street just north of City Hall across from the AfricanDiaspora Memorial (4, 5, or 6 train to Brooklyn Bridge)
WHEN: August 11th, 8:45 a.m.
WHY: We demand Democracy in our District!

PRESS RELEASE: Representative Maloney's Place On Ballot In Jeopardy. Challenger Robert Jereski To Petition State Supreme Court On Felony Charge of 'Corrupt' Practices
NEW YORK, NY
In the most serious challenge yet to her 12-year Congressional career, Representative Carolyn Maloney, was accused in New York State Supreme Court this morning, Monday, August 9, 2004, of 'corrupt use of power orauthority' in securing her place on the ballot for the September 14th primary election. Democratic Party candidate Robert Jereski filed a petition with the court requesting that Maloney's designating petition be thrown out, based on her violation of New York State Election Law, and that she be sanctioned. Among other complaints, Jereski's campaign is filing charges that Maloney's campaign manager Micah Kellner engaged in electioneering activities, most notably signature collection, while being employed at the Representative's district office at taxpayer expense. These most serious charges are considered felony offenses and may carry prison terms. Mr. Kellner will face these charges in a Special Election Part #49 to be held in New York Supreme Court Room #232 at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, August 11th."

Congresswoman Maloney has treated her elected office as an entitlement for far too long," said Challenger Robert Jereski. "This latest abuse of power is typical of her approach to our district. It is not surprising that someone who has regularly ignored the views of her constituents would think that her political office could be used to maintain her hold on power. This is exactly why I am running." Representative Maloney has repeatedly followed the Bush agenda over the objections of her constituents. On issues ranging from the war in Iraq, the Patriot Act, to Free Trade, the Congresswoman has ignored her constituents and the core values of the Democratic Party. With Robert Jereski representing the 14th District, we can expect a voice that again speaks for us in Washington, DC.

NO TO BUSH! SIGNS ARE READY TO SHIP TODAY! [Message from NO TO BUSH website founder Thomas G. He is also a fellow NYC Kucitizen.]
Less than 3 Weeks until Bush & Co. bring their circus to town. 8 million New Yorkers. (How many can we mobilize to take back our city?) 3000 - 12" square WORLD SAYS NO TO BUSH! window signs (http://www.notobush.com) How many store fronts and ground floor windows can YOU get to display a sign? I took a stroll 'round my neighborhood today and was able to find homes for 30 signs. How many of your friends would love to wear a NO TO BUSH! button through the 29th? 10 buttons OR 10 signs for $5 - 50 signs for $20 (click above link to go to website). If you want to order more than 50 signs - drop me a note (I can give you an even lower rate -- thomasg@speakeasy.net).

For the New Yorkers: I'm also trying to get the window signs out to distribution points and to track where they go up. Two obvious points of focus are the area around Madison Square Garden and the area surrounding Ground Zero. I would also like to see as many of these as possible get up in high traffic areas and neighborhood hot spots. Please feel free to contact me [email address above] with ANY and ALL suggestions for distribution and to let me know what YOU can personally get out. And, of course, for those of you who want to get personal and WEAR your dissent ("wear your heart on your sleeve") - there are 6 different shirt designs featuring the notobush graphics. Local (NYC) orders will arrive within a few days of being placed - so get 'em in soon if you want to wear your shirt on the 29th! Thanks again for the support my friends!

P.S. As most of you are aware, I am funding this project myself, soooo if you can make a donation (by placing an order, or in person) it will help me offset the costs, but what is really going to make the difference in the next couple weeks is the donation of your time and energy to make sure the materials get up and out to help build the largest protest in our city's history.

[Duchess Note: The NO TO BUSH website link is also located to the right of your screen under "favorite links".]