This morning, a local Democratic committee chair who is
publicly supporting another candidate, issued a politically-motivated attack
against Democratic Candidate Tracy Mitrano’s campaign. It is unfortunate that a Democratic chair
would go so far as to use antiquated language in dismissing a woman frontrunner
with Tracy’s experience and background as “disqualified” to run for Congress. Unfortunately,
it is a sad and frequent reality in politics that, in last-ditch moments,
candidates’ surrogates often resort to attacks against the front-runner in an
attempt to score extra votes.
Tracy Mitrano has been on the campaign trail with her fellow
candidates for many months now. We can say with certainty that every single
candidate is driven by their love for NY-23. We urge all candidates, their
surrogates, and their supporters to remember that we are all running to bring a
better future to NY-23, not to tear down the Democratic Party.
Attempts to divide NY-23 voters is one of Tom Reed’s most
well-used tactics. We must be better than that. From the beginning of our
campaign, Tracy has consistently pushed a positive message of unity and putting
people first. Tom Reed does neither. We believe more than ever before that
uniting NY-23 and working together, regardless of political affiliation, is the
only way we will be able to address the enormous challenges we’re facing. Tracy
is running for seniors who are worried about their Medicare and Social Security
being cut. She’s running for farmers and small business owners who are
struggling to make ends meet. She’s running for young people who are paralyzed
by overwhelming student loan debt. Tracy
is running for the people of NY-23, not against her fellow candidates.
Democrats, Republicans, and unaffiliated voters alike are
tired of mean-spirited politics. We must instead fight for the future of NY-23
together.
