Start now to shape results of ’08 races
By KENNETH BRYNIEN
It is hard to believe it. The autumn leaves have just begun to change, but the 2008 federal election season is already upon us.

For the first time in a very long time, New York’s voters have the real opportunity to influence the presidential election. With the date of New York state’s presidential primary moved up to February 5, 2008, New York is now in the heart of the national primary schedule.
PEF is poised to take advantage of this opportunity. We have proudly endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. She has earned our endorsement.

A political endorsement, especially a national one, is not something PEF takes lightly.

We were looking for a candidate who recognizes the quality services provided by our members and is committed to protecting the rights of employees, as well as one who has demonstrated support for our members working in agencies that depend on federal funding. Hillary Clinton gets high marks in all of these areas. Her record of service in our causes has earned her our support.

Our PEF Legislative Office is working to develop opportunities for our members in the campaign and we are encouraging our members to get involved in the primary process. Delegate petitioning for the national political conventions has already begun. Our endorsement will help raise PEF’s political profile, not only in the state political arena, but in the national one as well. It will give us a greater voice in state and federal politics for the benefit of our members.

With your help we can work to make sure that more than the leaves are changing.

In compliance with federal election law, the above material is paid for by the New York State Public Employees Federation — Committee on Political Education (COPE), a separate, segregated fund at PO Box 12414, Albany, NY 12212; phone: 518 785-1900; and was not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

 

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