Posted by Mike Wrona

Word is that the Responsible NY PAC of billionaire Thomas Golisano is prepared to endorse boxer Joe Mesi for the 61st District State Senate Seat. That’s good for Golisano. In Mesi he has what I am told is a really nice young man but not all that up to the task intellectually.

His resume shows him to have attended D’Youville College for 3 years and Erie Community College for 2 years. Net result, 5 years of college to receive a 2 year degree form Erie CC. Mesi recently told the Batavia Daily News in a front page article that his plan is to “Outsmart” the people in Albany.

What it really means is that Golisano will have the opportunity to call the shots and prepare the legislation that Mesi will be told he supports.

His candidacy is a shot in the are for those Western New Yorkers who think athletes are smart and make the best leaders. Mesi would join the ranks of Tony Masiello (Basketball), Ed Rutkowski (Football), and Jack Kemp (Football) who helped propel this area to the #2 poorest community in the country since 1972.

Thanks Mr. Golisano.

Michele Iannello may have Lackawanna duo Fran Warthing and Mark Poloncarz singing her praises and getting her money, while the New York City Democratic establishment of Malcolm Smith and Jeff Klein throw thousands of dollars at Joe Mesi, their new found supporter, I’ll rely on the voters who actually live and work in the 61st Senate District.

My name is Dan Ward and those who know me know I have a history of stepping up to the plate for them when there is a problem. I don’t just gratuitously chant  “I’ll fight for you.”  I actually have the political scars that prove I’ve fought for and continue to fight you and your communities.

My opponents talk. They use the words of others. They have ideas. They are the ideas of others.  I have no one coaching me and telling me what to say, think and do.

I am the descendant of a family that settled in the Amherst/Tonawanda area back in 1824.  Because of my family heritage, my first loyalty is to this area, my constituents, my neighbors, and my family, not Lackawanna, not New York City, and certainly not Albany.  

I’m not beholding to anyone. I owe no one.  I’ve not promised anything to anybody. I’m not afraid of big words or big problems.  I have the education and the ability to deal with the intense pressures of the capitol without some sponsor holding my hand.  I’ll vote the interest of the 61st Senate District, not Albany and New York City.

I look forward to a debate with my opponents. I fully expect to be the real candidate for change that shows up in Albany next January.

Dan Ward

Buffalo 14228
http://prodemswny.blogspot.com  

Monday, July 28, 2008

Beautiful day. Bright sunshine, thin wispy clouds, and a large throng of spectators lined the 2 mile parade route along Main St. from Clarence Central High School to the Clarence Town Park.

There were decorated floats, drum and bugle corps, bands, dance groups, antique cars, fire trucks, and and more.

Great day for the kids as many of the groups tossed candy and treats to the youngsters.

It was also a good day for political candidates as as they passed out campaign literature along the route during the parade. I am happy to say that Dan Ward, Democratic Candidate for the 61st District Senate seat, stayed at the Town part to speak with voters and answer questions. Many of whom were surprised that he stayed after the parade.

Congratulations Dan and congratulations Clarence. I don’t think I’ll be around for your Tri-Centennial.

Posted by Mike Wrona