“Congratulations to Zephyr Teachout on a hard fought race that was closely watched not only by those living in the 19th Congressional District, but by people all over the nation. What we’ve heard today is that citizens are deeply concerned about our country; that they care about its future; and they want a government that works for them and gets things done. They’re tired of gridlock, games and the 24-hour spin cycle and punditry. To those people, I say, I hear you loud and clear.

“By the turnout today, the American people have said that they want us to work together to solve problems.  They demand that we put aside our partisan impulses and work for the common good of all.  That is what I plan to do and I will need to your help and your prayers to make sure we do the right things.  Our best days are ahead of us, but only if we hear the voices of the American people and act – as Lincoln said – ‘touched by the better angels of our nature.’ I’m determined that we can change our nation for the better and ensure that we leave our children and grandchildren with a shared inheritance of prosperity, security and opportunity for all.

“May God Bless You and may God Bless America.”

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.

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“During the course of this campaign, voters of the 19th Congressional district have been clear that they want a member of Congress who will focus on issues that are important to them. We believe momentum is on our side and this is confirmed by poll results. Now we will work even harder over the next 48 hours to bring a victory on Election Day.”

View the results here.

Faso is running on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines for Congress in the 19th Congressional District to fill the seat now held by Congressman Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. Gibson has endorsed Faso’s candidacy.

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.

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Record, Ability to Get Things Done Among Faso’s Strengths

Kinderhook, NY — November 3, 2016 … John Faso, the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform candidate for Congress in the 19^th District, has earned the endorsements of the Albany Times Union and the New York Post, his campaign announced today.

In supporting Faso in editorials today, both Editorial Boards cite Faso’s record, platform and his ability to get things done.

The Post applauded Faso’s agenda and says he “understands the need to grow the economy via lower, simpler taxes and streamlined regulations,” while criticizing his opponent for being an “Occupy Wall Street backer” who is a lot less idealistic than she pretends.

The ATU says Faso would be a moderate voice in Congress who understands the value of compromise and “would not waste time on pointless party-line votes.”

Read the NY Post endorsement here and the  Albany Times Union endorsement here.

Faso is running on a platform of economic growth, private-sector job creation and tax and regulatory reform. He released a comprehensive Jobs Plan earlier this year that emphasized reforming the tax code, eliminating burdensome regulations, and encouraging investment in small businesses.

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.

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Final Ad of Campaign Offers Positive Message, Reaffirms Pro-Growth Platform

Kinderhook, NY — November 2, 2016 … In the closing days of John Faso’s run for the 19th Congressional District, he’s right back where it all began — with his wife Mary Frances at their home in Kinderhook.

In his final ad release, Faso is driving home his pro-growth message of fighting for lower taxes, creating jobs and standing up for senior citizens, farmers and veterans.

View the ad here.

Script below:

John Faso : We’re finishing this campaign where it all began.

For 30-years we’ve made this our home, where we started careers and raised our family.

I want that for all our families. I’ll fight to lower taxes to help create jobs,

protect Medicare and Social Security for seniors, and stand up for farmers and veterans.

Too often campaigns get washed away in the negative attacks.

Losing focus on you and your concerns. But I haven’t, and I never will.

I’m John Faso, I approve this message and would be honored to have your vote.

The 30-second spot, called “Began,” will air on broadcast, cable and digital market areas throughout the district.Previous ads cite Faso’s record of results as an innovative leader, notably his efforts to enact balanced state budgets, push for a property tax cap and his role in creating New York’s STAR program, which saves taxpayers millions of dollars each year.

Faso is running onthe Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines for Congress in the 19th Congressional District to fill the seat now held by Congressman Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. Gibson has endorsed Faso’s candidacy.

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.

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Radical Professor Doesn’t Believe Obamacare Goes Far Enough!

Kinderhook, N.Y. November 1, 2016… With open enrollment for Obamacare beginning today, voters should know that its rates are skyrocketing for New York’s struggling middle class: They’ll go up  another 16.6 percent on average in New York and upwards of 25 percent elsewhere, yet liberal New York City professor and NY-19 congressional candidate Zephyr Teachout wants to expand the failing program even more, the campaign of fiscally responsible congressional candidate John Faso today noted.

Obamacare will cost U.S. taxpayers hundreds of billions over the next 10 years and increase the nation’s already massive deficit, while the number of insurance companies participating in Obamacare will plummet from  232 to 167 in 2017 alone, according to estimates. Countless New Yorkers have already lost insurance plans since Obamacare was forced through, some multiple times.

“Obamacare is a perfect example of what happens when a liberal elite in Washington decides that it knows better than the American citizen,” Mr. Faso said. “How many times did we hear from the elites that we’d be able keep our doctors and save money, only to see this disaster unfold? I am stunned, frankly, that the Professor continues, not only to defend Obamacare, but to press for an even more expensive and expanded version of it.”

Mr. Faso called on Professor Teachout to explain to middle class New Yorkers being hit with double-digit insurance premium hikes why the Washington elites were right on Obamacare — and why even more taxpayer spending is warranted.

“There are concrete things we can do within a free-market economy to lower the cost of insurance premiums, while preserving a strong social safety net,” Mr. Faso added. “The big government solutions Professor Teachout favors end up doing more harm than good.”

Faso believes the existing health care law should be repealed and replaced with a plan that allows for flexible spending or HSA accounts for all people — not just those who work for big companies or government; that there should be more insurance options with fewer mandates that drive up premiums but also cover catastrophic care without crippling deductible payments; and that there should be more incentives for doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

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.

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Congressional Candidate Earns Labor Backing

Kinderhook, NY … October 31, 2016 – John Faso, the Republican, Conservative, Independent and Reform candidate running in the 19^th Congressional District, has earned the endorsement of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 825, his campaign announced today.

With its 6,900 members, IUOE Local 825 represents crane, forklift and other heavy equipment operators, mechanics and surveyors who work on construction sites. Local 825 has worked on major regional construction projects such as the Tappan Zee Bridge and portions of the New York State Thruway.

“John Faso has worked in both public service and private industry advocating for policies and projects that would employ hundreds of Operating Engineers. We are happy to support John Faso for Congress,” said Greg Lalevee, Local 825 Business Manager.

“I am grateful for the endorsement of the men and women of Local 825. Their work helps to create the infrastructure that moves our economy, from bridges to highways and more. As a member of Congress, I will fight for policies that lead to a stronger economy and the jobs and opportunities it supports,” said Faso.

Faso is running on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines in November’s general election.

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.

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Is NYC liberal professor still ‘proud to support’ scandal-scarred politician?

Kinderhook, NY … October 28, 2016 – Zephyr Teachout, the liberal New York City professor who moved Upstate this year to run for Congress, is standing with Hillary Clinton, the candidate she had previously denounced for her “four big corruption problems,” despite the Federal Bureau of Investigation reopening its criminal probe into Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was secretary of state.

Clinton has been criticized for alleged influence peddling at her family foundation as well. On Friday FBI director James Comey sent a letter to House committee chairmen announcing the law enforcement agency’s intention to reopen the case closed in July based upon the following findings: “In connection with an unrelated case, the FBI has learned of the existence of emails that appear to be pertinent to this investigation.” That “unrelated case” was subsequently revealed to have involved disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner.

“Potentially compromising our nation’s most important security-related secrets is a serious concern. Like Chris Gibson, you’ll always know where I stand on keeping Americans safe,” said Faso. “Zephyr Teachout’s support for a politician she labeled as ‘corrupt’ as recently as last year should raise concerns about her commitment to objectivity and following the evidence where it leads. So is she still standing with Hillary Clinton or not?”

Comey’s July report did not recommend charges but uncovered nearly 15,000 emails Clinton and her attorneys had not turned over to the FBI. Comey characterized the manner in which Clinton and her aides handled classified information as “extremely careless.”

“Corruption in America” author and liberal activist Teachout called Clinton corrupt in a 2015 op-ed, specifically referencing the Clinton Foundation’s cozy relationship with corporations, lavish speaking fees from corporate clients, and the Democratic nominee’s support for the Super PACs bankrolling her campaign’s message.

Teachout initially rationalized her Clinton support by remarking that “nobody’s perfect” in a July interview. Her Clinton flip-flop follows other hypocritical positions such as taking contributions from a known “dark money” group — whose donors are anonymous — and soliciting money from Super PAC mega-donors such as billionaire George Soros. Teachout has recently come under fire for her stated opposition to New York’s property tax cap and her support for a national energy tax, positions she publicly denies.

“If Clinton or one of her aides intentionally hid evidence or mishandled secret information, it should disqualify her as commander-in-chief. What, exactly, would Clinton have to do to make Professor Teachout withhold her support? Voters here deserve to know, and a non-answer is still an answer,” said Faso.

Teachout was exposed earlier this month in a WikiLeaks email exchange from March 4 in which she appears to bow to pressure from the Clinton campaign team to refrain from publicly supporting Democrat insurgent candidate Bernie Sanders prior to the April 19 presidential primary. Using Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand as a surrogate, Clinton officials effectively bought Teachout’s silence despite her endorsement of Sanders in a 2015 op-ed in which she attacked Clinton for her “four big corruption problems.” Published reports describe a Gillibrand fundraising email sent on March 31 on Teachout’s behalf. Clinton would go on to win New York.

Faso is running on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines for Congress in the 19th Congressional District to fill the seat now held by Congressman Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. Gibson has endorsed Faso’s candidacy.

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.

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Faso Ensured Passage of Jenna’s Law, which Eliminated Parole for Violent Felons

Kinderhook, NY — October 28, 2016 … John Faso’s campaign today released its latest ad featuring a father whose daughter was murdered by a violent felon. And he wants people to know: “John Faso is a fighter, and a fighter for us.”

Bruce Grieshaber is featured in the Faso campaign’s latest television advertisement, where the father shares the tragic story of his daughter Jenna’s murder, and the work that Faso did to ensure passage of a law named in her honor.

“Jenna was murdered by a violent felon out on parole,” Grieshaber says. “Why was this animal on the streets?”

He then explains that then Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was trying to prevent Jenna’s Law, which eliminated parole for first time violent felons, from passing but Faso, who was Assembly Minority Leader at the time, didn’t allow that to happen.

“Sheldon Silver tried to bottle it up, but John Faso was not going to have that,” Grieshaber says. “John is a fighter, and a fighter for us.”

View the ad here.

The 30-second spot, called “Our Light,” will air on broadcast, cable and digital market areas throughout the district. Previous ads cite Faso’s record of results as an innovative leader, notably his efforts to enact balanced state budgets, push for a property tax cap and his role in creating New York’s STAR program, which saves taxpayers millions of dollars each year.

Faso is running on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines for Congress in the 19th Congressional District to fill the seat now held by Congressman Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. Gibson has endorsed Faso’s candidacy.

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.

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U.S. Must Reinforce its Diplomatic Presence Around the World

KINDERHOOK, NY … October 27, 2016 — John Faso, who is running for the 19th Congressional district, today joined Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY21), local and regional emergency response and law enforcement agencies, students and local stakeholders in a frank discussion about national security and emergency preparedness.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY21), local and regional emergency response and law enforcement agencies, students and local stakeholders in a frank discussion about national security and emergency preparedness.

During the roundtable discussion, which was led by Rep. Stefanik, Vice Chair, House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Readiness at the nonpartisan Oneonta Vets Club in Oneonta, Faso emphasized the need to strengthen our military, modernize our weapons systems and ensure our forces are well equipped around the globe — while also streamlining expensive and burdensome procurement procedures.

“The United States’s presence must be known and felt in unstable regions around the world,” Faso said. “We must respond to security threats at home and abroad while simultaneously reinforcing our diplomatic presence. We need leaders in Congress who understand the complex threats that face us and are willing to stand up to the president when necessary, and work with fellow lawmakers to ensure our nation’s safety.”

Read more about Faso’s national security plans here.

In attendance were law enforcement and emergency responders from Delaware, Schoharie and Otsego counties. Specific topics that came up from stakeholders were serious threats from Iran, ISIS, radical islamic terrorism, the potential spread of nuclear weapons around the world, securing our own borders and preventing acts of terrorism at home and abroad. Also discussed were issues of opioid abuse, treatment and response; the need for better cell service and broadband and the securing resources for law enforcement.

“We face a wide range of serious threats throughout the world that threaten the safety and security of our nation,” said Rep. Stefanik. “We need people in Congress who understand these dangers and can work with others to ensure our national and homeland defenses are up to the challenge. I believe John Faso is that kind of leader, and I’m grateful for his participation in today’s important discussion.”

Faso is running on the Republican, 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.

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