we did it and bernie is officially on the ballot. i am seriously so happy that we kept the pressure up until they finally listened to us. thank you for showing up for this even when it felt like a total long shot.
March 5, 2016
Final supporters
Dear Governor Cuomo and Chairman Paterson,
We, the undersigned, are concerned with the current state of our
Democracy. We believe that Democracy is not a spectator sport and
requires an active citizenry. We believe that Democracy is best when
the people are most involved. We believe that selecting candidates to
represent us is one of the core functions of the people. Thus, we stand
in solidarity with Governor Cuomo's call to repeal the Wilson Pakula law. The
Wilson Pakula law, which requires a candidate from one party obtain
permission from party bosses to run as a candidate from another party, is
antiquated and not Democratic. We believe a candidate should be able to
gain permission to run with a particular party by obtaining signatures
from the actual party members. This would foster dialogue between
hopeful candidates and the people. The Wilson Pakula process enables
corruption, as witnessed recently when a New York State Senator was
arrested for trying to bribe party leaders into granting him the Wilson
Pakula. We recognize that the legislative process is cumbersome and
that repealing the Wilson Pakula is no easy task. However, we also
understand that you are the leaders of the Democratic Party in New York.
Thus, we urge you to grant Bernie Sanders the Wilson Pakula so that he
can continue his dialogue with the people of New York and obtain a place
on the primary ballot. New York should not be in a position to block a
robust discourse amongst the Democratic Party membership across the
entire nation. Granting Mr. Sanders the Wilson Pakula would be a
service to the entire nation
Updates
Reached 10,000 supporters
February 12, 2016
February 11, 2016
we are climbing fast but we cant lose momentum now just send this link to a few people today so we can hit that ten thousand mark before the week is out.
July 17, 2015
im still pushing to get that wilson pakula waiver sorted out and honestly the amount of people reaching out with their own stories about these party bosses is wild. i dont have a clear answer from the state yet but the pressure is definitely being felt. hang in there while i keep knocking on doors.
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 31, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
May 30, 2015
May 30, 2015
we are getting so many signatures right now but i want to hit that 1000 mark before anyone gets a chance to ignore us. please send the link to a few people so we can get over the hump today.
2,931 Comments
The Democratic Party in New York State will be defunct if Bernie Sanders is not allowed to compete in the Democratic Party primary. It will be impossible to generate enthusiasm for what we are doing. Lanny Walter, Chair, Saugerties Democratic Committee
This message is being communicated with the greatest passion I have ever felt for politics in my life. Give Bernie Sanders, a true representative of the people of this country, a real shot at the presidency! Let us uphold the meaning of democracy.
Bernie Sanders may not be officially a member of the Democratic Party, but he has generally caucused with them. He is second to Hillary in the few polls conducted so far and far above O'Malley and Webb. Leaving him off the ballot would be ridiculous.
As a long-time committee person, I have seen Wilson Pikula being used dozens of times by our party to endorse Republicans, so I expect there will be no problem giving Senator Sanders, an independent with Democratic ideals, the same consideration.
New York is full of progressive voters who should be able to vote for the candidate of their choice- not have the Democratic Party make the choice for them! In the interests of democracy, Bernie Sanders MUST be included on the NYS primary ballot.
I trust Bernie.
now.
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we did it and bernie is officially on the ballot. i am seriously so happy that we kept the pressure up until they finally listened to us. thank you for showing up for this even when it felt like a total long shot.
March 5, 2016
Final supporters
Dear Governor Cuomo and Chairman Paterson,
We, the undersigned, are concerned with the current state of our
Democracy. We believe that Democracy is not a spectator sport and
requires an active citizenry. We believe that Democracy is best when
the people are most involved. We believe that selecting candidates to
represent us is one of the core functions of the people. Thus, we stand
in solidarity with Governor Cuomo's call to repeal the Wilson Pakula law. The
Wilson Pakula law, which requires a candidate from one party obtain
permission from party bosses to run as a candidate from another party, is
antiquated and not Democratic. We believe a candidate should be able to
gain permission to run with a particular party by obtaining signatures
from the actual party members. This would foster dialogue between
hopeful candidates and the people. The Wilson Pakula process enables
corruption, as witnessed recently when a New York State Senator was
arrested for trying to bribe party leaders into granting him the Wilson
Pakula. We recognize that the legislative process is cumbersome and
that repealing the Wilson Pakula is no easy task. However, we also
understand that you are the leaders of the Democratic Party in New York.
Thus, we urge you to grant Bernie Sanders the Wilson Pakula so that he
can continue his dialogue with the people of New York and obtain a place
on the primary ballot. New York should not be in a position to block a
robust discourse amongst the Democratic Party membership across the
entire nation. Granting Mr. Sanders the Wilson Pakula would be a
service to the entire nation
Updates
Reached 10,000 supporters
February 12, 2016
February 11, 2016
we are climbing fast but we cant lose momentum now just send this link to a few people today so we can hit that ten thousand mark before the week is out.
July 17, 2015
im still pushing to get that wilson pakula waiver sorted out and honestly the amount of people reaching out with their own stories about these party bosses is wild. i dont have a clear answer from the state yet but the pressure is definitely being felt. hang in there while i keep knocking on doors.
Reached 1,000 supporters
May 31, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
May 30, 2015
May 30, 2015
we are getting so many signatures right now but i want to hit that 1000 mark before anyone gets a chance to ignore us. please send the link to a few people so we can get over the hump today.
2,931 Comments
I was born, raised and educated in NY State. I still feel a strong allegiance to the state and think it is truly unacceptable that such a major Presidential candidate as Sen. Sanders is not on the ballot. Please get him on the BALLOT! Thank you!
The Democratic Party in New York State will be defunct if Bernie Sanders is not allowed to compete in the Democratic Party primary. It will be impossible to generate enthusiasm for what we are doing. Lanny Walter, Chair, Saugerties Democratic Committee
This message is being communicated with the greatest passion I have ever felt for politics in my life. Give Bernie Sanders, a true representative of the people of this country, a real shot at the presidency! Let us uphold the meaning of democracy.
Bernie Sanders may not be officially a member of the Democratic Party, but he has generally caucused with them. He is second to Hillary in the few polls conducted so far and far above O'Malley and Webb. Leaving him off the ballot would be ridiculous.
As a long-time committee person, I have seen Wilson Pikula being used dozens of times by our party to endorse Republicans, so I expect there will be no problem giving Senator Sanders, an independent with Democratic ideals, the same consideration.
New York is full of progressive voters who should be able to vote for the candidate of their choice- not have the Democratic Party make the choice for them! In the interests of democracy, Bernie Sanders MUST be included on the NYS primary ballot.
I trust Bernie.
now.
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I was born, raised and educated in NY State. I still feel a strong allegiance to the state and think it is truly unacceptable that such a major Presidential candidate as Sen. Sanders is not on the ballot. Please get him on the BALLOT! Thank you!