Good news for Zephyr Teachout!
She received the endorsement of the News York Times!
From the New York Times’ endorsement of Zephyr Teachout:
“In the sprawling 19th District, in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, Zephyr Teachout, a Democrat, is running against John Faso, a Republican who was the Assembly minority leader. Ms. Teachout, a Fordham law professor and author, is an expert on political corruption and the corrosive influence of money in politics. She gained national attention as a political novice for her surprisingly potent bid to unseat Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the 2014 Democratic primary. Her campaign is focused on fighting corporate monopolies and dirty money, protecting the environment and cutting red tape for small businesses and farms. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a kindred spirit, has endorsed her.
“Mr. Faso, well known and respected in this district, has a lifetime ‘A’ rating from the National Rifle Association. He wants to support the local economy by speeding up environmental reviews of big projects and cutting corporate taxes. Mr. Faso says he disagrees with Mr. Trump on several issues but refuses to say whether or not he will vote for him. Ms. Teachout is the better candidate for this era of gridlock and disillusionment. She promises to be the strong voice for change in Washington that so many angry voters are demanding.”
I am shocked, truly shocked.
Too often the NYT endorses the corporate, centrist D candidates.
Hurrah, finally a boost for a good progressive. The House (dominated by tea party regressives) desperately needs someone like Teachout.
What will a President Trump, if he’s elected thanks to all the last minute dirty tricks and lies that are attempts to manipulate the election, do with/to Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Teachout, if she’s elected, in Congress? For sure, they and others will be a permanent thorn in Trump’s little shoe.
Teachout came a long way, she will make US Congress go forward