I was in Troy last night for the final debate between Rep. Scott Murphy (D-Glens Falls) and former Army Col. Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook).<\/p>\n
Here’s the flat truth:\u00a0 I was impressed.<\/p>\n
These are two guys with blue ribbon resumes, one as a tested entrepreneur developing the kind of jobs and industries that most economists agree we need, the other a stand-out soldier and administrator who has done heroic service on behalf of his country.<\/p>\n
They both appear to be smart, personable, and grounded men.<\/p>\n
So here’s the dirty little secret in all three congressional races (NY20, NY23 & NY 24) that North Country voters will help to decide:\u00a0 All six candidates are worthy picks.<\/p>\n
We live in a cynical time.\u00a0 And a lot of the campaign rhetoric — especially the ads by third-party groups — aims to convince you that these politicians are, well, slimy politicians.<\/p>\n
A lot of the best and brightest in our society have decided that campaign culture is just too toxic and they’re opting out of public service.<\/p>\n
But we’re fortunate this year.\u00a0 Some of our best and brightest have opted in.<\/p>\n
Mike Arcuri and Richard Hanna in the 24th district are both intelligent, able men.\u00a0 One was a district attorney for years, deeply rooted in the community.\u00a0 The other is a successful businessman, also with deep ties in the district.<\/p>\n
Matt Doheny and Bill Owens are both successful businessman, with roots in the 23rd district but also a lot of experience out in the big, modern world that surrounds our rural region.<\/p>\n
I’ve already heaped praise on Murphy and Gibson.<\/p>\n
The truth is that voters have great choices this year.<\/p>\n
These are good people and\u00a0 they’re offering some clear, articulate choices in terms of policy and the direction they want to take the North Country and the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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