NY-03: Thank You!

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Thursday November 09, 2006 · 11:25 AM PST

2006/11/09 · 11:25

Dear friends:

With your help, we waged a tremendous campaign for change. We held the Republicans accountable and showed Peter King that he cannot take re-election for granted.

While we came up short in the 3rd Congressional District, the Democrats have taken back both the House and Senate! This means the issues that we were fighting for - a new direction in Iraq, raising the minimum wage, ending the culture of corruption in Washington, protecting the environment - will finally take top priority in Congress.
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NY-03: My Newest Ad - Your Feedback Is Important!

Dave Mejias for Congress

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Friday October 27, 2006 · 1:13 PM PDT

2006/10/27 · 13:13

Today my newest television advertisement hit the air, and I'd appreciate your comments.

The ad hits Peter King on the Iraq war and his support for George "Stay the Course" Bush and Donald "Back Off" Rumsfeld. Peter King is one of the few Republicans who still stand by the failed Republican policies in Iraq. He has refused to ask tough questions and hold the Bush administration accountable.
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NY-03: Peter King Thinks He's Thomas Jefferson

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Monday October 23, 2006 · 10:04 AM PDT

2006/10/23 · 10:04

It seems that every time Peter King opens his mouth he says something unbelievable, something that clearly puts him at odds with the constituents he's supposed to serve. Among his more memorable quotes:

"My campaign is that I'm George Bush's guy in Congress." (New York Times)

"I thank God every night that he is our president."
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NY-03: My First Campaign Ad - I Want Your Feedback

Dave Mejias for Congress

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Monday September 25, 2006 · 9:02 AM PDT

2006/09/25 · 09:02

It's been a tough few days for Peter King. First, his smear campaign against me was exposed in the press. Then his dirty tricks were denounced, both in the press and by leaders of the Jewish community. Read More

NY-03: Peter King Starts His Smear Campaign

Dave Mejias for Congress

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Friday September 15, 2006 · 10:19 AM PDT

2006/09/15 · 10:19

You would think a fourteen year incumbent Congressman would have a lot of positive things to say about his record in a reelection campaign. You would think an incumbent Congressman who claims he's in no danger of defeat would ignore his opponent. Not Peter King. He's kicked off his campaign with a campaign mailing that attacks me! And while I'm honored that King takes me seriously enough to attack in his first campaign mailing, he's made it very clear how he plans to try to win: smear his opponent, and run a campaign based on fear and divisiveness. It's a typical Republican tactic across the country - we've seen in the Virginia and Montana senate races, as well as countless House races. Now the Rove-approved, fear-based campaign tactics have finally come to Long Island. Read More

NY-03: Peter King - Knee-jerk reactionary

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Monday August 28, 2006 · 8:54 AM PDT

2006/08/28 · 08:54

In a recent Newsday article, Peter King endorsed a proposal to base our airport security on a full-scale racial profiling program. This is a cheap election year stunt aimed at motivating King's ultra-conservative base, NOT at increasing security. The security of our country is a serious problem that requires significant thought and practical answers. King has repeatedly shown that he cares little for coming up with a real solution. Read More

NY-03: Now Peter King Thinks You're A Bigot

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Thursday August 10, 2006 · 12:19 PM PDT

2006/08/10 · 12:19

Ned Lamont's stunning defeat of Joe Lieberman in Connecticut's Democratic primary on Tuesday has sent shockwaves across the political landscape. It has also sent a warning to Democrats and Republicans alike: supporting the failed policies of the Bush administration can be hazardous to your political health.

The defeat of someone of Lieberman's stature--in a primary no less--is nothing short of monumental. And it signals the start of a very uneasy election season for Bush and his cronies. Here we have a three-term incumbent whose support from his own party has been crippled through the efforts of a grassroots campaign run by a political neophyte. And by all accounts the dissatisfaction with Lieberman seems to stem directly from his cozy relationship with the Bush administration. Read More

N Y-03: Peter King thinks you're a malcontent

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Saturday August 05, 2006 · 11:59 AM PDT

2006/08/05 · 11:59

As Chairman of the Nassau County Legislature's committee on Economic Development and Labor, I take great pride in the work I have done on behalf of Long Island's working families. My mother was a housekeeper and then nurse's aide at New Island Hospital and a member of the healthcare workers union, 1199 SEIU. My brother is a member of 1199 and a nurse's aid at New Island to this day. My father died when my sister and I were very young, and my family was able to make ends meet because of my mother's union benefits and the Social Security safety net.
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NY-03: Why I'm going to give the boot to Peter King

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Thursday July 27, 2006 · 7:01 AM PDT

2006/07/27 · 07:01

Recently, I had the opportunity to introduce myself to this community and talk a little bit about who I am, where I come from, and what I have accomplished as an elected official in New York. I want to thank everyone who took the time to read my post as well as those who took the extra step of providing feedback concerning some vital issues. Your insights and comments are important to me and provide me with a window into the issues that people really care about. I know that there is far more on the minds of Americans than the Republican wedge issues designed to fracture public opinion and polarize our nation.

In the midst of the escalating violence in the Middle East, one issue with the potential to affect millions of Americans was all but shut out of the news last week: stem cell research. Read More

NY-03: An Introduction to Change

Dave Mejias for Congress

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Tuesday July 18, 2006 · 11:20 AM PDT

2006/07/18 · 11:20

My name is Dave Mejias and I am the Democratic candidate for New York's 3rd Congressional District against Republican incumbent Peter King. I wanted to introduce myself, tell you why I am running for Congress, and why Peter King no longer deserves to represent the people of the 3rd District. I also want to ask for the support of this online community, as I see blogging to be the future of grassroots politics. I look forward to using the amazing opportunity provided by this site to speak with individuals concerning the important issues facing our country today.

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