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Why Andrew Gounardes Won’t Have My Vote
Andrew Gounardes is the Democrat running against Republican Marty Golden for State Senator. I should want to vote for him, but I don’t. How can I vote for a candidate to represent me when I haven’t seen him do anything – even locally?
I’ve lived in Brooklyn my entire life. I’ve owned a home in Bay Ridge for three years. I want someone dependable – that’s Marty. I’ve written e-mail to Mr. Golden’s office asking for help with several things and I always get an immediate response. Marty lives here and loves Bay Ridge as well.
BUT I don’t want to vote for Marty because he turned his back on the teacher’s union. Yet, Andrew Gounardes doesn’t offer me anything. When we get a new mayor, the teacher’s union will be taken care of and the schools will be a priority to our next mayor.
Have I done my research on Gounardes? Yes, for months. In the Spring, I even exchanged words online with Bay Ridge Democrat President, Justin Brannan after they endorsed Gounardes. I told Justin that I thought Gounardes needed to show us he was doing something – ANYTHING REALLY. There has to be some substance or past successes here. Justin thought Gounardes would show he was the best before the election. I haven’t seen anything. All I have seen Gounardes do is shake hands at the subway and parades. I think the Democrats should have endorsed someone less green and more involved in the community.
Even Gounardes website doesn’t show what he’s done for Brooklyn. His site actually addresses Marty Golden over and over. A candidate that has a solid ground doesn’t need to keep addressing their opponent’s views.
I don’t know what I will do on Election Day with their box, but right now I don’t feel like voting either candidate.
Hugs,
marlene
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September 24th, 2012 at 12:53 am
I saw him outside the train station. He introduced himself, but he didn’t seem to have a lot to offer yet. In a few years he may be able to come back and show his involvement and leadership skills.
October 8th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Do you think that you may need to put some effort into learning what Andrew Gounardes stands for if you really want to know it? I have been to the meeting with him, and when asked about his priorities, Andrew answered right away: education and pubic transportation. If you a Bay Ridge resident, you should applaud his priorities.
October 8th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
But what has he done already? We should see some school programs that he has participated in or something that he has helped in transportation – there’s nothing.
I think if you want to hold office, you need to do more than I do.
October 24th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
im confused. this is a state level office – technically a part time job. this is how young people get into public service. he has volunteered for his community, worked for a city council member, worked for a congress person. hes worked for a nonprofit that gives grants to groups including local schools in the district. hes on the community board.
now hes trying to get his first elected position. hes constitutionally qualified and – through his work and volunteer history – clearly qualified otherwise. the kids not running for governor or mayor or president. what more do you want? only cops and teachers and nurses can run? only business owners? thats already the problem. we have legislatures filled with trial laywers and business people, not real people.
October 24th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Ralph – you are another person who has come by and can’t explain what Gounardes has done already.
If you consider it a part-time job and it’s not important, why did you search for him and come to my site?
And finally when you left your comment, you used my domain as your e-mail address…..why? Because you are a loser. What man writes something on the web and can’t stand behind it? A loser.
October 26th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
October 26th – Ralph returned to my blog and wrote two inappropriate comments.
Ralph – go to the Huffington Post and write whatever you want…the Internet is a free place, my website isn’t. You want to be a disgusting man – don’t do it near me. Write here again and I will seek help from the police.