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    Debate Tonight -- Tasini Statement and Reminder
    08/26/10

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District, released this statement regarding tonight's debate.

    Tonight, the candidates for the Democratic nomination will meet for what I hope will be the first in a series of debates from now until Election Day on September 14th (see below for live streaming option)

    I hope the debate focuses on substantive issues. In such a debate, I think it will be clear to voters that I am the only challenger with very specific proposals (not general feel-good statements) and a track record of working on a wide range of legislative and policy issues.

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    Tasini on WNYC This AM, Debate Tonight
    08/23/10

    ** UPDATED
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District in New York, will be interviewed today at about 11:15 Eastern Time on The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. People who are not close to a radio dial may hear the interview LIVE on the web at:

    WNYC - The Brian Lehrer Show Aug. 23, 2010 - Crowded House Race

    ** UPDATE
    New York Times Story about last-minute change in rules

    In addition, tonight Jonathan will be appearing in a debate at Convent Avenue Baptist Church 420 W. 145th St. @ Convent Ave. He has committed to appearing at any forum and debate for the race because he believes in democracy and giving voters as much access to the information as they need to make an informed decision. However, the press should note that the organizers of the debate made a last-minute change late Sunday, without prior notice to the non-incumbent candidates, that gives special treatment to the incumbent. It is unfortunate and is not in the spirit of a balanced and fair forum.

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    Charles Rangel Runs Out The Clock -- And The Media Aids His Cause
    08/20/10

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    Jonathan Tasini, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District, released this statement on his opponent's fundamental disrespect for democracy and disdain for the voters.

    Forty years in Congress has taught Charles Rangel to adopt the mentality that all career politicians incorporate: the voters don't matter, the media will never hold you accountable for the real important issues and, if it's a choice between the party and your own political career, always choose your own political career first.

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  •  BLOG POST
    A Worldwide Revolt Against Poverty Wages
    08/19/10

    Yesterday, I wrote about how the decline of U.S. wages has made workers here cheaper to hire than workers in India, at least in the call center industry. Today, the news hails from Asia where workers are rising up against poverty-level wages.

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Charles Rangel, Your Legacy Should Not Be Speaker John Boehner


JT TV 8/26/10 - League of Women Voters Debate - Candidates for 15th CD

ISSUE SPOTLIGHT:
With an Even Hand: The Middle East

Jonathan’s broad philosophy is embodied in three principles:
1. Everyone must be at the table
2. Everybody has to agree to a ceasefire but you can’t ask anyone to give up weapons until they are ready to
3. You can’t ask people to give up their dreams