ABBATE: Delgado To Restore Dignity To Politics To the Editor: As the former county Democratic chairman for many years, I always felt and made sure that the Democrats made an endorsement early. I felt as the party leader we needed to fight hard to get our voices heard in elections. It’s always a tough call with so many talented people who have entered the race, but there is always one who stands out the most, and at this point we…
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Party Will Seek ‘Good Democrat’ To Run For Treasurer, Abbate Says COOPERSTOWN – The Democratic county chairman, Richard Abbate, said Republican county treasurer candidate Allen Ruffles has the right to appear before the county committee and ask for its endorsement. But, Abbate said a few moments ago, Ruffles, current deputy county treasurer, is unlikely to get it. “I think we have enough problems with Republicans in this country,” he continued. “We’re looking for a good Democrat.”…
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COUNTY DEMS BACK HILLARY Tally 2,010-1,320 Over Bernie By JIM KEVLIN • for www.AllOTSEGO.COM COOPERSTOWN – The Otsego County Democratic Committee has endorsed Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders, urging the local party faithful to support her in the Tuesday, April 19, New York State presidential primary. The vote was 2,010 to 1,320, based on weighted voting from the 49 election districts, according to Mike Henrici, the county Democratic elections commissioner. “It was nice to be able to call the Hillary…
GOP Challenging Signature Of Voter With Cerebral Palsy Democratic Chair Asks Rick Hulse To Withdraw Lawsuit By JIM KEVLIN • for allotsego.com COOPERSTOWN – Since he has Cerebral Palsy, Patrick Dewey is unable to sign his name: Instead, he uses a rubber stamp with his “mark” above it. That’s not good enough for the county Republican Committee, according to Democratic Committee chair Richard Abbate of Cooperstown. In a lawsuit challenging the petitions of Democratic candidate Andrew Marietta, who is running against Republican county…
Democrats Nominate Dean, Falk For Cooperstown Board COOPERSTOWN – Incumbents Jim Dean and Cindy Falk were nominated by acclamation this evening for their second full terms on the Village Board at the Democratic caucus at 22 Main. Village elections are Tuesday, March 10. Dean, who attended with wife Eileen, said “it’s been enjoyable” and he’s looking forward to a second term. Falk, who was out of town, was unable to attend, but was praised by Mayor Jeff Katz, who put…
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