Archives for June 2016
Statement from John Faso, who is running for the 19th Congressional District, On Tuesday’s Republican Primary Win
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“I am humbled by Tuesday’s outcome and congratulate Zephyr Teachout on her win as well. Mary Fran and our family and I are enormously touched by the confidence voters have placed in us. Now this race begins in earnest, and ours is a cause that must be won. Not just for us, but for all those who still value the American Dream. We must change the direction in Washington. The private sector must also be set free so that we can prosper again. Main Street America is in crisis. The ivory tower intellectuals and radical left progressives think they know better than we do. And with every new radical idea comes a price tag: Higher taxes and debt, more job-killing regulations, and government oversight over more of our daily lives. This election will be about common-sense America fighting back against the progressive left elitists who want to control all aspects of our lives and our national economy. It’s about giving power back to citizens and entrepreneurs — shaking the yoke of the central planners and insider-government dealmakers from our backs. This we must do to restore our nation and reclaim the American Dream for our families.” — John Faso. In addition to the Republican line, Faso has also earned the Conservative, Independence and Reform lines in November’s general election. Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system. Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com. ### |
John Interviewed on Capitol Pressroom, 6.27.16
John Faso Earns Endorsements from More than 60 Leaders, Committees & Organizations
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Reformer Heads into June 28th Primary with Local and National Support KINDERHOOK, NY … June 24, 2016 — Since announcing his candidacy, John Faso (R-Kinderhook), the endorsed Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform party candidate, has earned more than 60 significant endorsements in his race for the 19th Congressional District, the Faso campaign today announced. The support comes from an impressive group, including state and local GOP and Conservative party leaders, elected officials from the 11-county district, CNBC television host Larry Kudlow, noted political science professor Dr. Gerald Benjamin and the state Conservative Party, among others — many of whom have come to know and respect Faso and his record during his 33 years as a resident, public servant and community member in the region. Faso is running for the Republican line in Tuesday’s primary. He has already earned the Conservative, Independence and Reform lines in November’s general election. “The show of support for our campaign has been incredibly gratifying,” Faso said. “People know what is at stake in this election: Our country faces a crisis and is need of real reforms. If elected to Congress, I will fight to balance the budget, pay off the national debt, ensure a strong national defense, and eliminate burdensome regulations on small businesses. I will work to break through the gridlock in Washington and repair the damage that has been done under President Obama. I welcome the support of our local Republican voters on June 28th.” The endorsements include:
Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system. Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com. ### |
John on Fred Dicker Show, 6.21.16
John on Radio Catskill, 6.20.16
John on Hudson Valley Focus Live, 6.16.16
FASO RAISES $1.23 MILLION IN RACE FOR NY-19
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Campaign Raises Nearly $143K Since April Kinderhook, NY — June 16, 2016 …The campaign for John Faso,the endorsed Conservative, Republican, Independence and Reform candidate running for Congress in the 19th Congressional District, today announced that it has raised $1,222,651.66 since entering the race. The Faso campaign will report having $281,587 cash on hand, according to its most recent filing that will be available online this week. It has raised $142,778 since its last filing, which consisted of more than 390 donations ranging from $5 to $2,700, the maximum allowable per election cycle. (Donors may give $2,700 toward a primary and $2,700 toward a general election fund.) The average contribution was $366. Faso is running for the Republican line in the June 28th primary. He has already been endorsed by the state Conservative, Independence and Reform parties. “Everywhere I go throughout the 11 counties in the district, people are worried about the economy and the direction of the country,” Faso said. “I remain humbled and grateful that people have shown so much faith and support for my candidacy. Together, we can change Washington by improving the economy, helping small business and reversing course from the failed policies of President Obama’s tenure in office.” Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system. Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com. ### |
Faso: ‘We Need Dramatic Change in America’
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Reform Candidate Will Simplify Tax Code, Help Small Business & End Regulatory Madness KINDERHOOK, NY … June 9, 2016 — Leading up to the June 28 Republican primary, John Faso, the endorsed Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform party candidate running for Congress in the 19th Congressional District, outlined his philosophy and plan to improve Upstate New York’s economy, bring jobs back to the region and change Washington’s broken status quo. During a more than one-hour debate, sponsored by the Oneonta Area LWV and League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area, Faso cited how more than 1 million people have left Upstate in the last decade, in part, because of stagnant wages, job losses and exorbitant property taxes. He made his case on how to reverse this devastating trend. “I’m running with a plan to simplify the tax code, grow small business investment and end the regulatory nightmare that burdens business and destroys communities. I know we can do this with the right policy choices,” Faso said during a debate at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center. “I know this district. My wife Mary Frances and I raised our family here. We’ve lived the American Dream here. But for too many, the American Dream is slipping away. Nineteen trillion dollars in debt; $60,000 for every man, woman and child in America: Slow growth is killing opportunity. We need a dramatic change in direction in our nation. As your representative in Congress, I’ll work hard to bring the change we need. But change based on a deep understanding of this district, its people and its economy. I’m on your side.” Faso also outlined his strategy and views on addressing national security, drug addiction, veterans policy and energy, among other issues. View the LWV debate here. This first debate between Faso and his opponent will be followed by another aired this weekend on FIOS1 News, and another to be held on June 16 and aired on Time Warner’s Capital Tonight. The debates follow several polls that show Faso with a commanding lead in the race. A recent Siena Poll shows Faso with a 50-28 lead over Andrew Heaney. What’s more, the polls shows that Heaney has a large unfavorable rating and is generally viewed as running a negative campaign. “Heaney’s job in winning the primary is considerably harder when he’s viewed unfavorably by a 16-point margin and Faso is viewed favorably by a 17-point margin,” Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said. “Additionally, while both Faso and Heaney commercials have each been seen or heard by two-thirds of the electorate, and slightly more voters say they’ve been contacted by the Heaney campaign, primary voters say Heaney is running the more negative campaign by a 36-20 percent margin.” Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system. Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com. ### |