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MY BROTHER, A RETIRED MARINE, IS NOT A LOSER OR A SUCKER
ORIGINALLY FROM NORTHCOUNTRYNOW.COM
9/15/20
To the Editor:
My brother is S/Sgt Daniel William George, a retired US Marine from the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne. He served with the Corps from 1972-1992. He was one of the last Marines assigned to Viet Nam and survived combat during the Gulf War-Desert Storm where his job as a frontline photographer placed him at the highest risk.
He was ordered to record the invasion of Iraq by allied forces as well as photographing the petrochemical fires set by Saddam Hussein during his retreat; as such he was witness to the devastation brought upon the Iraqi military by the power of the American army. He has endured grave illnesses caused by his exposure to those infernos.
While current US President Trump may refer to him as a "loser" or a "sucker" he is neither. He is an honored combat veteran held in the highest esteem by the Mohawk people.
His family and community calls upon US Rep. Stefanik to condemn in the harshest words possible the insults Trump has thrown at all veterans including former US Senator John McCain. My brother had the bravery to defend this country-she should have the guts to stand with him and all other vets against an infamous draft dodger.
Should she fail to show this act of moral courage and defend all US military personnel she does not deserve reelection. Her silence in this instance will not be forgotten or forgiven by my family or the people of Akwesasne.
Doug George-Kanentiio
Akwesasne
My brother is S/Sgt Daniel William George, a retired US Marine from the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne. He served with the Corps from 1972-1992. He was one of the last Marines assigned to Viet Nam and survived combat during the Gulf War-Desert Storm where his job as a frontline photographer placed him at the highest risk.
He was ordered to record the invasion of Iraq by allied forces as well as photographing the petrochemical fires set by Saddam Hussein during his retreat; as such he was witness to the devastation brought upon the Iraqi military by the power of the American army. He has endured grave illnesses caused by his exposure to those infernos.
While current US President Trump may refer to him as a "loser" or a "sucker" he is neither. He is an honored combat veteran held in the highest esteem by the Mohawk people.
His family and community calls upon US Rep. Stefanik to condemn in the harshest words possible the insults Trump has thrown at all veterans including former US Senator John McCain. My brother had the bravery to defend this country-she should have the guts to stand with him and all other vets against an infamous draft dodger.
Should she fail to show this act of moral courage and defend all US military personnel she does not deserve reelection. Her silence in this instance will not be forgotten or forgiven by my family or the people of Akwesasne.
Doug George-Kanentiio
Akwesasne
NICOLE DUVE RECEIVES TWO KEY POLICE ENDORSEMENTS FOR COUNTY COURT JUDGE
CANTON POLICE ASSOCIATION ENDORSES DUVE FOR ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY JUDGE
8/20/20
ORIGINALLY FROM NORTHCOUNTRYNOW.COM
Nicole Duvé has been endorsed by the Canton Police Association to be the next St. Lawrence County Court judge.
The Association announcement said “Duvé’s 30 years of experience working in the criminal justice system as a prosecutor, town judge, defense attorney and court attorney/law clerk for the county court, has provided her with vast knowledge and experience no other candidate has.”
It goes on to state “Nicole is a fair and honest, hardworking person who would effectively perform the duties of County Court Judge and would assure the fair administration of justice which would serve the residents of St. Lawrence County well. The Canton Police Association truly believes Nicole Duve is the only qualified candidate for St. Lawrence County Court Judge.”
“I truly appreciate the Canton Police Association’s endorsement. These hard-working officers know first-hand how important it is to have a judge with experience sitting on the County Court bench and there is no substitute for the experience I’ve gained over years of doing felony jury trials, preparing vulnerable witnesses to testify at trial and grand jury, and working for the court system to get the work of County Court done,” said Duvé.
Currently serving as principal law clerk in the St. Lawrence County Court, Duvé is running to fill the seat left vacant by County Court Judge Jerome J. Richards upon his retirement.
The Association announcement said “Duvé’s 30 years of experience working in the criminal justice system as a prosecutor, town judge, defense attorney and court attorney/law clerk for the county court, has provided her with vast knowledge and experience no other candidate has.”
It goes on to state “Nicole is a fair and honest, hardworking person who would effectively perform the duties of County Court Judge and would assure the fair administration of justice which would serve the residents of St. Lawrence County well. The Canton Police Association truly believes Nicole Duve is the only qualified candidate for St. Lawrence County Court Judge.”
“I truly appreciate the Canton Police Association’s endorsement. These hard-working officers know first-hand how important it is to have a judge with experience sitting on the County Court bench and there is no substitute for the experience I’ve gained over years of doing felony jury trials, preparing vulnerable witnesses to testify at trial and grand jury, and working for the court system to get the work of County Court done,” said Duvé.
Currently serving as principal law clerk in the St. Lawrence County Court, Duvé is running to fill the seat left vacant by County Court Judge Jerome J. Richards upon his retirement.
STATE TROOPERS POLICE ASSOCIATION ENDORSES DUVE FOR ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY JUDGE
8/17/20
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The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association has announced its endorsement of Nicole Duvé for St. Lawrence County Court Judge.
The PBA announcement states, “Nicole’s experience spans a 30-year career from Potsdam Town Justice to her tenure as Saint Lawrence County District Attorney. Nicole has always been fair and impartial and understands the challenges facing members of the law enforcement community. She is committed to bringing her experience to County Court for the betterment of the community. We need individuals like Nicole Duvé in leadership positions to better serve the residents of New York State.”
“I am deeply honored to receive the New York State Troopers PBA endorsement for St. Lawrence County Court Judge. Many years working with law enforcement as a prosecutor, together with my experience as a town judge, defense attorney and court attorney/law clerk for the County Court, have allowed me to know the criminal justice system inside and out. Given the opportunity to serve in this important role, I know those experiences will let me hit the ground running and help assure the fair and impartial administration of justice for everyone in St. Lawrence County,” Duvé said in a prepared statement.
Currently St. Lawrence County Court’s principal law clerk, Duvé is running to fill the seat left vacant by County Court Judge Jerome J. Richards, who retired earlier this year. She is running against Republican Greg Storie.
The PBA announcement states, “Nicole’s experience spans a 30-year career from Potsdam Town Justice to her tenure as Saint Lawrence County District Attorney. Nicole has always been fair and impartial and understands the challenges facing members of the law enforcement community. She is committed to bringing her experience to County Court for the betterment of the community. We need individuals like Nicole Duvé in leadership positions to better serve the residents of New York State.”
“I am deeply honored to receive the New York State Troopers PBA endorsement for St. Lawrence County Court Judge. Many years working with law enforcement as a prosecutor, together with my experience as a town judge, defense attorney and court attorney/law clerk for the County Court, have allowed me to know the criminal justice system inside and out. Given the opportunity to serve in this important role, I know those experiences will let me hit the ground running and help assure the fair and impartial administration of justice for everyone in St. Lawrence County,” Duvé said in a prepared statement.
Currently St. Lawrence County Court’s principal law clerk, Duvé is running to fill the seat left vacant by County Court Judge Jerome J. Richards, who retired earlier this year. She is running against Republican Greg Storie.
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8/14/20
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7/21/20
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STEFANIK LYING TO HER CONSTITUENTS, SAYS COLTON RESIDENT
7/21/20
(ORIGINALLY pOSTED ON NORTHCOUNTRYNOW.COM)
At the Back the Blue rally in St. Lawrence County, Stefanik lied to her supporters about her political opponent, Tedra Cobb. She said, “I have an opponent who supports defunding the police” (Watertown Daily Times July 19, 2020).
That is not true! In June, Cobb stated, “’First and foremost I do not support defunding the police,’ Cobb wrote in an email. ‘But I do think we need reforms. . .’ Cobb has not released public statements on these [Congressional police reform] bills, but the Stefanik campaign sent out press releases with assumptions of what Cobb’s opinions are.” Stefanik didn’t respond to that reporter’s request for comments (The Adirondack Daily Enterprise, June 30, 2020).
The article is easily found on the web, so you can read for yourself details about Ms. Cobb’s positions on police reform, and her clear statement that she “[does] not support defunding the police.” Cobb’s campaign confirmed to me that her position has not changed.
Stefanik is lying to her own constituents, mirroring her mentor Trump’s style of fear tactics and boldfaced lies.
Tedra Cobb probably understands local law enforcement better than Stefanik does. Cobb worked inside of prisons and was a volunteer firefighter. Nationwide, we do need reforms: the rates at which Black Americans are detained, arrested, hurt and killed by police are horrific and must change. We must come together to stop dangerous practices for the good of everyone. Our own St. Lawrence County Sherriff Bigwarfe is already willingly working to meet new state standards (North Country This Week, July 14, 2020).
And where is Elise Stefanik? She is lying to us, the voters, in order to scare us and divide us. The truth is that law enforcement officers are not under attack, and Tedra Cobb does not want to defund the police. We deserve an honest, responsible, balanced representative in Congress, and that is Tedra Cobb.
Jennifer Mitchell
Colton
That is not true! In June, Cobb stated, “’First and foremost I do not support defunding the police,’ Cobb wrote in an email. ‘But I do think we need reforms. . .’ Cobb has not released public statements on these [Congressional police reform] bills, but the Stefanik campaign sent out press releases with assumptions of what Cobb’s opinions are.” Stefanik didn’t respond to that reporter’s request for comments (The Adirondack Daily Enterprise, June 30, 2020).
The article is easily found on the web, so you can read for yourself details about Ms. Cobb’s positions on police reform, and her clear statement that she “[does] not support defunding the police.” Cobb’s campaign confirmed to me that her position has not changed.
Stefanik is lying to her own constituents, mirroring her mentor Trump’s style of fear tactics and boldfaced lies.
Tedra Cobb probably understands local law enforcement better than Stefanik does. Cobb worked inside of prisons and was a volunteer firefighter. Nationwide, we do need reforms: the rates at which Black Americans are detained, arrested, hurt and killed by police are horrific and must change. We must come together to stop dangerous practices for the good of everyone. Our own St. Lawrence County Sherriff Bigwarfe is already willingly working to meet new state standards (North Country This Week, July 14, 2020).
And where is Elise Stefanik? She is lying to us, the voters, in order to scare us and divide us. The truth is that law enforcement officers are not under attack, and Tedra Cobb does not want to defund the police. We deserve an honest, responsible, balanced representative in Congress, and that is Tedra Cobb.
Jennifer Mitchell
Colton
STEFANIK CONSISTENTLY MISSING FROM INTELLIGENCE BRIEFINGS, WON'T COMMENT ON RUSSIA BOUNTIES
7/21/20
When Russia put a bounty on American soldiers, @EliseStefanik looked on in silence.
— Tedra Cobb for Congress (@TedraCobb) July 2, 2020
She won’t take responsibility for anything. Not our national security, not our troops, and not her job. #Watch: pic.twitter.com/WFX3nydYr9
ELISE STEFANIK BROKE HOUSE ETHICS RULES & STEFANIK VOTERS GROW WEARY OF HER RECENT CONDUCT
2/28/2020
Yahoo News broke a story today that reveals that Stefanik violated House Ethics rules by using official floor proceedings in fundraising appeal(s) for her election campaign. A formal complaint has been filed with the House Ethics Committee. To put it simply, she used taxpayer funds to raise money for her re-election.
To read the full story, click here.
The Conversationalist published an excellent piece on this district and the differences between Stefanik and Tedra. We were really happy to see the author quote some reformed Stefanik voters who seem pretty upset with her recent conduct.
To read that story, click here.
To read the full story, click here.
The Conversationalist published an excellent piece on this district and the differences between Stefanik and Tedra. We were really happy to see the author quote some reformed Stefanik voters who seem pretty upset with her recent conduct.
To read that story, click here.
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