Eric Sundwall, formerly the Libertarian candidate for Congress in New York's 20th Congressional District, was kicked off the ballot this week after a collection of Republicans and Conservatives backing Jim Tedisco challenged the legality of his signatures.
As a note to be careful what you wish for, former candidate Sundwall has gotten his revenge.
He has sent a letter to his supporters urging them to vote for Democrat Scott Murphy.
Mr. Tedisco denies any involvement with the concerted effort by his supporters to knock me off the ballot. I don't believe him. The ruthless effort by his supporters to knock me off the ballot without a word of protest by him proves his unfitness for any office let alone Congress in these critical times.
I will be voting for Scott Murphy on Tuesday. While we disagree on some important issues, I find him to be a man of honor, a good family man and successful businessman. Unlike Tedisco, he actually lives in the District. And, unlike Mr. Tedisco, I view Scott's business success as a virtue, not a vice.
I urge my supporters and all those who believe in open and free elections to show their disgust at the tactics of the Republican political machine to win at all costs. Please join me in voting for Scott Murphy on Tuesday.
Oh SNAP.
Election day is next Tuesday, March 31. The race is deadlocked. It all comes down to GOTV.
On the web:
Scott Murphy for Congress
Phonebank for Scott Murphy
Albany Project ActBlue Page